Anger Management Therapists in Hackensack, NJ

Do you experience the blues, anger, anxiety? Lost pleasure in things you usually enjoy? Feeling hopeless/helpless, misunderstood, mistreated, abandoned, alone? Stuck in your career, in your relationships, lost? My approach is supportive and Insight driven. I encourage clients to express their feelings, supporting them in a judgement free zone. In a warm environment you'll feel supported, appreciated, validated. I teach you assertiveness skills and anger management so you can advocate for yourself. I'll underline maladaptive patterns, helping you change them. I'll empower you to regain your footing. Together we'll discover a more tolerable existence.

Professional - Doctoral Level - Theologically Sensitive - TeleHealth Friendly - Diagnostician & Therapist: Dr. Maddux offers tools for escaping bothersome thoughts, behaviors & reactions so you can reclaim self-control, fresh perspectives, stable relationships, energy & hope. I also understand that faith is important. I completed postdoctoral Theology & Ministry education at Princeton Theological Seminary to ethically combine faith-based tools & evidence-based psychotherapies, such as CBT & ERP. My style is time-limited & practical. Get a "Game Plan" for reaching your social, emotional & relationship goals.

My therapeutic approach works with Individuals, couples, families and groups seeking to have a more integrated way to live their lives while facing the challenges that can interfere with that goal. I am a psycho-dynamically trained psychologist who finds that initially focusing on symptom relief helps the individual begin the healing process. My work centers on assisting the individual or groups to break free from past issues that interfere with the present and that may impact the future. My many years as a former psychology professor and practicing psychologist has informed my practice with the latest techniques in mental health.

My philosophy is to work with patients on a short-term and goal-oriented manner so you can improve your functioning, comfort, and happiness as soon as possible. Every person is different, and I tailor my approach to each patient to find what works for them. I am very interactive and dynamic in my approach, and look at each individual patient (or organization) for their specific needs. I work on providing every individual patient (or business) with a useful, meaningful, and results-oriented learning experience.

Therapy is a great way to learn new skills and to gain insight about the issues that are keeping you stuck in life preventing you from achieving your full potential. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depressive symptoms and feeling overwhelmed with life challenges? Are these symptoms impacting your relationship, social/family life or work? Are you motivated to work on your issues and ready to do what it takes to reach your goals?

I am a licensed psychologist in NJ and NY and I have been working as a clinical psychologist for 13 years to improve my patients' quality of life, strengthen their relationships, and develop self awareness, emotional stability, and a positive sense of self. I welcome individuals, couples, and families, as well as young adults and adults. My patients often come to me seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and depression; I help them to develop better coping skills, mindfulness, and improved adjustment and communication skills. At times in life, many of us will require guidance in various areas to navigate interpersonal challenges:

Welcome, and thanks for taking a moment to review my Psychology Today profile. More importantly, hoping you embrace this moment, and acknowledge your tremendous courage in taking this next step in your journey. Perhaps you’re immersed in a strong emotion, or any combination of: pain, fear, anger, shame, guilt, envy, jealously, joy. Perhaps you’re in the process of a major life adjustment: Moving from your family-of-origin home and on your own; exploring sexual identity; new job, old ‘stale’ job; work-related stress; relationship challenges; adjusting to a ‘new normal’ after injury, physical illness / surgical procedure; aging.

Today you are one step closer to making changes in your life that will lead to new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. If you are seeking therapy for your child or yourself, we can help. We strive to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and hope in a safe, inclusive environment so that our clients can speak freely about any issue or concern. Our providers are ready to collaborate with you to process whatever is causing your distress. We use a strength based, integrative approach and draw from a range of methods to address issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, work stress, relationships and family conflict.

Deepjot is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Deepjot is a multicultural therapist and enjoys working with a diverse community. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience in the areas of mood disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments, self-esteem, attachment issues, parenting styles, anger management, emotional/spiritual distress, and co-occurring disorders. Deepjot is open to expanding her horizon and working with other individuals outside her expertise.

My ideal client is someone who is struggling to cope with overwhelming emotions. They may have experienced trauma or abuse in the past, and they may be struggling with unstable and intense relationships. They may have tried individual therapy or even been psychiatrically hospitalized, but they still struggle with anger, mood swings, impulsive and erratic behavior, addictions, suicidal ideation, and self-harm urges and actions. My ideal client is someone who is ready to do more than just change their thinking; they want to change their life.

If you're skeptical about starting therapy because you're not sure if you really need it, please read on. No struggle is too small or insignificant, and every difficulty becomes manageable when you're supported. I specialize in guilt, burnout, and self-actualization and I work best with motivated clients seeking relief from stress and/or sadness. If you are looking for a doctor who prefers to be called by her first name - one who is direct but not harsh, curious but un-shockable, witty but not flippant, and relatable but not overly familiar - we're probably a great fit for each other.

As a stroke survivor, I understand the unique challenges that come with healing. What I know to be true is that consistency with patience will lead to resilience. I work with sensitivity and a focus on helping clients develop skills and strengths needed to reclaim their lives. Challenges are difficult. We all have them. Therapy can be a highly effective tool to assist in life's challenges and offer alternative strategies towards a solution. The time is now. Your time is now. I would like to help you create a supportive environment for those who struggle with ongoing patterns of self-defeating behaviors.

I am a licensed social worker, dedicated to providing a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to tap into their inner wisdom and learn to trust themselves and this unique process to live more meaningful lives. I take a person centered, humanistic approach and tailor therapy to meet clients’ individual needs. Together we will identify treatment goals, build tools to achieve these goals while processing difficult emotions. Since body and mind are uniquely interconnected, I focus on each person as a whole, using evidence based practices such as CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Work and use a strengths based approach.

At Compass Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC our ideal clients are those who are receptive to working together as a team. The clients do not have to love or like therapy but should in some small way be focused on wanting to get some relief for the issue. The ideal clients also is one who can be honest during the sessions and try to understand that therapy can be successful if time and work is put into it. Compass, Clinicians also love providing family therapy and have done so for many years. We are a diverse group of mental health clinicians from various backgrounds, with several years experience providing therapy.

I am a licensed psychotherapist practicing in New Jersey as well as via telehealth. My therapeutic style is warm, nonjudgmental, and solution focused. I describe myself as positive, compassionate, empathetic, fun, creative, and passionate. I work with Children as young as 4 years old as well as, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor(LCADC) with over 24 years of experience working with both Adults and adolescents, I have seen a wide range of mental health diagnosis that do not need to define who my clients are, but rather are unique elements of their own journeys. As each journey is unique, my role is to help my clients on that journey to navigate those obstacles, build new skills, and seek personal insight on how those obstacles can be overcome or managed.

I am a warm and genuine psychotherapist who is passionate about supporting others navigate life’s challenges and finding a deeper sense of meaning, connection and transformation. I am grateful to serve young and middle aged adults 18-40 yrs old located in NJ and NY who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life and adjustment challenges, self-esteem/self worth challenges and who've experienced relational/familial trauma.

I am a straightforward person who values humor and compassion in relationships. I will not dispense advice but will challenge you to think about yourself in new ways, encourage you to look at yourself honestly and talk about painful issues that you keep at a distance. My role is to help you figure out what needs to change in your life and then help you make those changes.The goal is for you to develop trust in your own wisdom and judgment so that you learn to look inside yourself for the answers you seek.

My name is Denese Longsworth, and thank you for visiting my profile. The therapy journey is often challenging in the therapeutic process compassion, collaboration, and connection are essential in your journey for healing. My experience in working with Addiction, Anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health conditions has provided me with insight into understanding clients are not one size fits all. In our session, I will provide an individualized treatment plan with tailored goals and techniques for optimal service for comprehension of your role in our sessions.