Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Fort Lee, NJ

I believe we all need unconditional support and compassionate understanding in navigating through life's unpredictable journey. I promote an empathic and positive therapeutic relationship between client and clinician that is respectful of the client's strengths and right to self-determination and encourages healing, self-awareness, and self-care. I also challenge the client to think out-of-the-box and explore the possibilities for growth and change in one's own thinking and circumstances. I am culturally sensitive and tailor therapy to the individual needs of the client as there is no one-size-fits-all therapeutic modality.

I am a dual licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical addiction and drug counselor (LCSW and LCADC) with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in various care level and treatment environments. I strongly believe in the potential of the mind, body and spirit that empower each person to regain a balanced life, healthier relationship with others and the world. I am passionate in encouraging and empowering clients to learn and grow using various approaches meeting the unique needs of each client to resolve their issues.

I am a compassionate and empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker, dedicated to supporting individuals who are facing the stresses and challenges of life. I understand that everyone experiences difficult times, and I believe in the power of personal strengths and the potential for growth and healing. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can feel hopeful and empowered. Through our journey together, I will assist you in discovering your unique strengths and guide you in developing the necessary skills and tools to cope with your mental and emotional health.

My style as a psychotherapist is engaging, warm, and reflective, and I place a great emphasis on building trust and connection as the foundation of my clinical work. From there, we can begin to explore difficult and sometimes painful life experiences and understand the emotions beneath it. By paying attention to these experiences and emotional signals, you can better understand yourself, both past and present. I believe, at birth, we are all hard wired for healing and self-repair but we need the support of trusting and caring relationships to access the powerful drive within ourselves to heal, grow, love, and flourish.

Many of life's challenges stem from difficulties in navigating our relational, social, and cultural worlds. You may be struggling with distress related to relationships, emotion regulation, racial trauma, cultural identity, or self-worth. These problems can present as depression, anxiety, PTSD, somatic symptoms, or couple distress. You may have already tried many different ways of solving your problems before seeking professional help. Sometimes, the symptoms you present with are a result of trying to adapt to impossible situations.

The best thing to do if you want an appointment is to keep calling us and leaving messages. We will get back to you. If not, call the NJCC at 973-577-6482 for immediate availability of services on a sliding scale if I cannot take you. We have skilled, experienced psychologists. The most important thing is that the patient be comfortable and be helped to talk as much as possible-and that we identify the problem and solve it.

At various points in one's life, people can sometimes feel stuck or overwhelmed or unfulfilled. Maybe you've been feeling this way for awhile and unsure of how to proceed. Fortunately, you are not alone. As a psychologist, I am here to help you work through the challenges you face. The heart of my approach centers on providing a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space to help you feel safe as you embark on your therapeutic journey. I strive to empower you by helping you feel more in control of your life, and live a life worth living.

If you are feeling that you need and/or want to change something for the better, that is wonderful! It means that you are already one step ahead and very resilient. If you don’t know how to change and what to change, you don’t need to worry. I am here to guide you throughout your journey in order to build a more satisfying and peaceful life.

Are you looking for a safe, comfortable place to work through life’s emotional ups and downs, stressors, traumas or behaviors that may be getting in the way of obtaining the best life possible? Look no further. I am Katherine and I am here to help you tap into yourselves and the powers within you to unlock a life beyond your wildest dreams. Through telehealth therapy you will be able to work with me from your home in order to improve the areas of life that are just no longer serving you

I am dedicated to working with clients whose personality and life experience were shaped by more than one culture: You might be an international student or in your 20's or 30's navigating anxiety. You might have been raised by 1st generation Asian parents or one and half or 2nd generation immigrants. You might be struggling in a relationship where you and your partner come from different cultural backgrounds not feeling understood. You are in the relationship but you both feel alone in the relationship. I love to help. I work with clients individually and as couples.

I work with people suffering from various mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, or grieving a loss. In my 25 years as a therapist, I have worked with patients from diverse cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. In the recent years, my focus has been psychotherapy, support and psycho-education for people with acute or chronic medical conditions. The achievements of modern medicine do not replace attention to potentially devastating psychological effects of being sick, yet doctors often overlook or ignore them, leaving us to cope with fear, loneliness, and critical decisions to make.

Currently accepting clients for autism & ADHD assessments! Hi, I'm Dani, and fostering a SAFE, specialized, affirming space for neurodivergent adults is my life's work. I work with adult autistics and ADHDers who exist in varying stages of their identity exploration process, careers, relationships, etc. I'm here for people who have always felt different & are looking to understand/accommodate how their brain works through therapy, coaching, & diagnostic assessment. I'm an AuDHD therapist currently providing telehealth in NJ, VT, SC, & FL. BIPOC-affirming. I additionally enjoy supporting LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse individuals.

My motto is that progress is a process when implementing growth. Through exploration of thoughts and feelings, we will build a collaborative avenue for change. I utilize a patient-centered, strengths-based perspective, and trauma-informed lens. Through relationally-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, we will create a safe space filled with empathy, warmth, and challenge. We will partner together to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how you will build the tools to navigate both positive and difficult situations.

Our practice specializes in assisting intelligent, high-functioning adults to mobilize their inherent strengths toward achieving their highest potential. Clients that come to our practice often report a range of difficulties that impede them from living a well-balanced life. Most commonly reported symptoms range from feeling chronic stress, addictions, panic attacks, depressed mood, obsessive thoughts, interpersonal conflicts at work and home, and even spiritual struggles.

How can I be the best therapist for you? I'm passionate about supporting you towards your goals be it anxiety and depression, social phobia's, relationship issues, building self-esteem and managing ADHD and/or Autism. Common goals with my clients are building self confidence, accessing resources, focusing on healthy coping strategies, processing emotions and working through trauma and increasing self-care. I work with kids through adults and focus on meeting your personal goals. You are in the driver's seat and my job is to help you reach your destination. I look forward to supporting you towards accomplishing your therapy goals.

I am accepting new clients via Telehealth only at this time. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of experience. I have extensive experience in helping and supporting clients with a different range of mental health issues and life challenges. I provide psychotherapy in both English and Japanese. I have extraordinary experience working with people of Asian descent.

Are you feeling hopeless, fearful, or locked in despair? My specialty areas include working with core beliefs of "not good enough" shame, rejection, deeply entrenched internalized judgment, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, & alcohol/substance use disorders. I provide more than talk therapy & integrate a clinical approach grounded in research on neuroscience and psychology. Moreover, I have 21-plus years of providing comprehensive clinical expertise in addition to supervising and training other therapists as a clinical supervisor.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Are your anxious thoughts keeping you from living your best life? How are your relationships? Our group of 13 therapists is experienced and equipped to help you achieve your goals. We know how you feel. We, and others, have felt the same way. You are not alone. We can help. Together, we will work to conquer the issues keeping you from experiencing life to the fullest. The journey will not be easy, but it will be worth it.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, and increased reliance on substances to cope with uncertainty and confusion, you aren't alone. The Covid pandemic took the world by surprise and left us feeling unsafe and uncertain. Ever since, it's been crisis after crisis from climate change, deep-seated political divisions, and the threat of violence in our city and on a global scale. Talking about what's difficult to articulate is therapeutic. If you find yourself without the anchor of personal values and purpose, life can feel adrift and unmoored. I am here to help you make sense of it.