LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hackettstown, NJ

Photo of Matthew Soriano, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Matthew Soriano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840  (Online Only)
Life can be challenging. Anxiety, depression, stress, strained relationships, and low self-esteem can be debilitating. Sometimes we might try to put on a brave face and push away feelings, only to increase our sense of isolation. Feeling alone can intensify these emotions and decrease our self-worth. Therapy takes many forms and looks different for everyone. I strive to provide a unique space for all of my clients. We will uncover issues around self-doubt, perfectionism, feeling like a failure, and indecision while working to increase self-compassion and empathy.
Life can be challenging. Anxiety, depression, stress, strained relationships, and low self-esteem can be debilitating. Sometimes we might try to put on a brave face and push away feelings, only to increase our sense of isolation. Feeling alone can intensify these emotions and decrease our self-worth. Therapy takes many forms and looks different for everyone. I strive to provide a unique space for all of my clients. We will uncover issues around self-doubt, perfectionism, feeling like a failure, and indecision while working to increase self-compassion and empathy.
(908) 829-6653 View (908) 829-6653
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Kimberly Draghi
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Now accepting new clients! I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Drew University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. As a Licensed Social Worker I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults. In particular I have worked closely with children and adolescents in a Special Education setting providing case management, psychoeducation, individual counseling, and addressing children's behavioral issues. In addition I have worked with clients of all ages regarding issues of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, navigating life transitions, and self-esteem issues.
Now accepting new clients! I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Drew University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. As a Licensed Social Worker I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults. In particular I have worked closely with children and adolescents in a Special Education setting providing case management, psychoeducation, individual counseling, and addressing children's behavioral issues. In addition I have worked with clients of all ages regarding issues of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, navigating life transitions, and self-esteem issues.
(908) 246-1480 View (908) 246-1480
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Kimberly Schaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSSW, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
It takes courage and strength to seek help and you are taking the first step today. As a licensed clinical social worker, I recognize and appreciate how difficult this process is for you. I believe it is an honor and privilege to work with clients and provide the support needed during challenging times. Through challenges we become even stronger. It can be a relief to share your thoughts, feelings, fears, and joys with a professional who is trained in the art of listening and counseling. I work with a variety of issues in a warm, compassionate, and confidential setting.
It takes courage and strength to seek help and you are taking the first step today. As a licensed clinical social worker, I recognize and appreciate how difficult this process is for you. I believe it is an honor and privilege to work with clients and provide the support needed during challenging times. Through challenges we become even stronger. It can be a relief to share your thoughts, feelings, fears, and joys with a professional who is trained in the art of listening and counseling. I work with a variety of issues in a warm, compassionate, and confidential setting.
(908) 246-1480 View (908) 246-1480
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Jillian Higbee
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
I help clients to strengthen their sense of resiliency, knowing that they have the power to choose to use the skills discussed in sessions to better their lives. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults and help them to better understand their issues and the factors maintaining them; this awareness helps my clients to regain control and live more fulfilling and joyous lives. I help my clients to see that their past does not define their future, as well as strengthen their willingness to accept current circumstances so that they can live more presently, each day.
I help clients to strengthen their sense of resiliency, knowing that they have the power to choose to use the skills discussed in sessions to better their lives. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults and help them to better understand their issues and the factors maintaining them; this awareness helps my clients to regain control and live more fulfilling and joyous lives. I help my clients to see that their past does not define their future, as well as strengthen their willingness to accept current circumstances so that they can live more presently, each day.
(908) 246-1480 View (908) 246-1480
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Sue Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Hello my name is Sue Santos LPC. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years working in different social services areas. I received my Masters in counseling from Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ.
Hello my name is Sue Santos LPC. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years working in different social services areas. I received my Masters in counseling from Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ.
(908) 860-9671 View (908) 860-9671
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Kathleen Azzaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
My professional experience over the last three decades consists of working in a variety of settings including College Counseling & Psychological Service, Emergency Room Crisis Intervention Counselor, Partial Care Programs, Community Mental Health Center, and Counseling Center for Pregnant Teens. For the past 23 years, I have counseled a diverse population of college students who have struggled with PTSD, Social and General Anxiety, Relationships, Depression, Trauma, Grief/loss, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders and Life Transitions providing a collaborative relationship in a safe, open and nonjudgmental atmosphere. ​
My professional experience over the last three decades consists of working in a variety of settings including College Counseling & Psychological Service, Emergency Room Crisis Intervention Counselor, Partial Care Programs, Community Mental Health Center, and Counseling Center for Pregnant Teens. For the past 23 years, I have counseled a diverse population of college students who have struggled with PTSD, Social and General Anxiety, Relationships, Depression, Trauma, Grief/loss, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders and Life Transitions providing a collaborative relationship in a safe, open and nonjudgmental atmosphere. ​
(908) 246-1480 View (908) 246-1480
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Katherine Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840  (Online Only)
Whether facing challenges, seeking a deeper understanding of yourself or managing life transitions, psychotherapy provides a supportive opportunity for self-reflection and empowerment. Through non-judgmental and open conversations, there are opportunities to enhance well-being, improve relationships, and empower yourself to handle life's complexities with resilience and a greater sense of self-awareness.
Whether facing challenges, seeking a deeper understanding of yourself or managing life transitions, psychotherapy provides a supportive opportunity for self-reflection and empowerment. Through non-judgmental and open conversations, there are opportunities to enhance well-being, improve relationships, and empower yourself to handle life's complexities with resilience and a greater sense of self-awareness.
(908) 676-7492 View (908) 676-7492
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Heidi Kolman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Heal your past so you can live in your present, and then plan for a future worth living. I see my job as being a guide. I utilize creative modalities to guide you in facing burdens you carry from the past, so you can put the pieces of your life back together.
Heal your past so you can live in your present, and then plan for a future worth living. I see my job as being a guide. I utilize creative modalities to guide you in facing burdens you carry from the past, so you can put the pieces of your life back together.
(908) 979-1144 x21 View (908) 979-1144 x21
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Latino Healing Partners, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Certainly, providing quality Bilingual (English-Spanish) Immigration Mental Health Evaluation services is essential for addressing the needs of the Latino populations and under-resourced communities. These evaluations play a crucial role in assessing the mental health and well-being of individuals who may be going through the immigration process or facing related challenges. These evaluations can be use for petitions for Asylum, VAWA, U & T visas, Extreme hardship waiver, cancellation of removal, etc. Other services include bilingual individual, family, children and adolescent mental health counseling. Se habla español.
Certainly, providing quality Bilingual (English-Spanish) Immigration Mental Health Evaluation services is essential for addressing the needs of the Latino populations and under-resourced communities. These evaluations play a crucial role in assessing the mental health and well-being of individuals who may be going through the immigration process or facing related challenges. These evaluations can be use for petitions for Asylum, VAWA, U & T visas, Extreme hardship waiver, cancellation of removal, etc. Other services include bilingual individual, family, children and adolescent mental health counseling. Se habla español.
(732) 314-7302 View (732) 314-7302
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Linda Friedricks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Join me on a journey of self discovery and empowerment. I provide a safe environment in which to understand the roots of your difficulties and to change self-defeating patterns of behavior, which interfere with work and intimate relationships. I love my work and continue to learn so much from the courageous people I work with as they struggle to make changes in their lives. I have 30+ years of experience working with individuals and couples. My treatment approach may include psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Join me on a journey of self discovery and empowerment. I provide a safe environment in which to understand the roots of your difficulties and to change self-defeating patterns of behavior, which interfere with work and intimate relationships. I love my work and continue to learn so much from the courageous people I work with as they struggle to make changes in their lives. I have 30+ years of experience working with individuals and couples. My treatment approach may include psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
(973) 850-4279 View (973) 850-4279
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Jamie Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
I aim to create an environment where people I work with feel heard, nurtured, and confident so they can share openly without fear of judgment. The majority of the clients I work with are aiming to gain insight into their own behaviors and feelings while concurrently healing emotional wounds and traumas. From our families of origin through to our present day situations, we have collected unhelpful thought patterns that can impact our emotional state - our work in therapy is to exonerate ourselves from some of the burdens of our programming and learn to embrace who we really are.
I aim to create an environment where people I work with feel heard, nurtured, and confident so they can share openly without fear of judgment. The majority of the clients I work with are aiming to gain insight into their own behaviors and feelings while concurrently healing emotional wounds and traumas. From our families of origin through to our present day situations, we have collected unhelpful thought patterns that can impact our emotional state - our work in therapy is to exonerate ourselves from some of the burdens of our programming and learn to embrace who we really are.
(908) 838-4574 x13 View (908) 838-4574 x13
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Dr. Paul J Spergel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
The Chester Psychotherapy Group offers a wide variety of services that can help you and your family deal with mental health and substance abuse-related issues. We have both male and female therapists who are ready to address your needs in a professional manner. Our staff is dedicated to helping you lead a normal and productive life utilizing the most advanced therapeutic approaches. We strive to offer most of our clients an appointment within 72 hours of the initial call. Please visit our website at www.Chesterpsygroup.com or call us at 973-527-7072 for more information.
The Chester Psychotherapy Group offers a wide variety of services that can help you and your family deal with mental health and substance abuse-related issues. We have both male and female therapists who are ready to address your needs in a professional manner. Our staff is dedicated to helping you lead a normal and productive life utilizing the most advanced therapeutic approaches. We strive to offer most of our clients an appointment within 72 hours of the initial call. Please visit our website at www.Chesterpsygroup.com or call us at 973-527-7072 for more information.
(973) 814-2711 View (973) 814-2711
Photo of Robyn Baron Durst, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Robyn Baron Durst
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
I empathize with the strength and courage needed to reach out and ask for help; this initial step can be the most difficult in the treatment process. Keeping this in mind, I strive to ensure the initial session is a comfortable and empowering experience. My primary focus will be getting to know the individual, couple or family and identifying treatment goals. I will assist the client in working towards realistic goals within a therapeutic framework based on personal needs. I believe building a therapeutic rapport is a critical component of the process as it works towards creating a healing enviroment.
I empathize with the strength and courage needed to reach out and ask for help; this initial step can be the most difficult in the treatment process. Keeping this in mind, I strive to ensure the initial session is a comfortable and empowering experience. My primary focus will be getting to know the individual, couple or family and identifying treatment goals. I will assist the client in working towards realistic goals within a therapeutic framework based on personal needs. I believe building a therapeutic rapport is a critical component of the process as it works towards creating a healing enviroment.
(973) 435-6246 View (973) 435-6246
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Laura Carite
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
I understand it is not easy to come to therapy but talking to family and friends is entirely different then talk "therapy". This is especially true if you are depressed, anxious, grieved, struggling in your marriage or have trauma. Just take that first step and make the phone call and I will guide you through the rest. My clients are so surprised to find out what a relief it is to come to therapy and wonder why they waited so long. My seasoned listening skills and thought provoking questions will help you know yourself better and reach your goals. My style is light and warm yet focused on results. Growth is my specialty!
I understand it is not easy to come to therapy but talking to family and friends is entirely different then talk "therapy". This is especially true if you are depressed, anxious, grieved, struggling in your marriage or have trauma. Just take that first step and make the phone call and I will guide you through the rest. My clients are so surprised to find out what a relief it is to come to therapy and wonder why they waited so long. My seasoned listening skills and thought provoking questions will help you know yourself better and reach your goals. My style is light and warm yet focused on results. Growth is my specialty!
(973) 380-0277 View (973) 380-0277
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Kayla Tarazona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Have you ever had the thought that you can’t remember what it’s like to NOT feel anxious? Does your mind continuously operate on overdrive? Are you tired of the same repetitive thought patterns? Is life feeling like one endless chore with no light at the end of the tunnel? Have you ever told yourself you know you need to make a change, but you can't muster the will power to follow through? Do you feel stuck in your relationship patterns but don't know what or how to change? If you answered yes to any of the above, we might be a great match. I believe that great therapy involves using many lenses or frameworks in order to heal. 11/12
Have you ever had the thought that you can’t remember what it’s like to NOT feel anxious? Does your mind continuously operate on overdrive? Are you tired of the same repetitive thought patterns? Is life feeling like one endless chore with no light at the end of the tunnel? Have you ever told yourself you know you need to make a change, but you can't muster the will power to follow through? Do you feel stuck in your relationship patterns but don't know what or how to change? If you answered yes to any of the above, we might be a great match. I believe that great therapy involves using many lenses or frameworks in order to heal. 11/12
(908) 460-1799 View (908) 460-1799
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Jeffrey Thoelen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
I work primarily with young adults (college, 20-30 somethings) and adolescents through various life changes and transitions, that include relationships and social issues, academic stress, and significant life changes like new jobs or location changes. Significant change is a normal part of adolescence and young adulthood, but it can be a stressful and confusing time. I've also worked extensively with psychiatric issues such as phobias and OCD and have significant experience working with young people who were recently diagnosed with chronic illness or are experiencing health anxiety
I work primarily with young adults (college, 20-30 somethings) and adolescents through various life changes and transitions, that include relationships and social issues, academic stress, and significant life changes like new jobs or location changes. Significant change is a normal part of adolescence and young adulthood, but it can be a stressful and confusing time. I've also worked extensively with psychiatric issues such as phobias and OCD and have significant experience working with young people who were recently diagnosed with chronic illness or are experiencing health anxiety
(908) 883-3728 View (908) 883-3728
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Meghan Stanford
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Welcome to therapy! My goal when entering a therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe, inclusive and nonjudgmental space to support you as you tell your story. Everyone’s journey through the healing process looks different and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I utilize an eclectic style to my therapeutic approach to support each individual and their unique needs. This includes person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens and adults.
Welcome to therapy! My goal when entering a therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe, inclusive and nonjudgmental space to support you as you tell your story. Everyone’s journey through the healing process looks different and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I utilize an eclectic style to my therapeutic approach to support each individual and their unique needs. This includes person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens and adults.
(973) 658-5644 View (973) 658-5644
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Kelsey 'cox' Giannone
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840  (Online Only)
From the uniquely sensitive, unexpected, or lifelong struggles to your, "Average Joe," white-knuckling, it through lifes' everyday stressors; I am here to help. Utilizing a sense of community, camaraderie, common sense, and the empirically significant my eclectic approach to therapy is meaningful and healing. I welcome all walks of life and every part of you. I encourage you to find relief in embracing both the highlights and shadows of the journey. My individualized and down to earth style has been quoted as refreshing, particularly to those who have, "tried it all and seen therapists before."
From the uniquely sensitive, unexpected, or lifelong struggles to your, "Average Joe," white-knuckling, it through lifes' everyday stressors; I am here to help. Utilizing a sense of community, camaraderie, common sense, and the empirically significant my eclectic approach to therapy is meaningful and healing. I welcome all walks of life and every part of you. I encourage you to find relief in embracing both the highlights and shadows of the journey. My individualized and down to earth style has been quoted as refreshing, particularly to those who have, "tried it all and seen therapists before."
(862) 314-6439 View (862) 314-6439
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Sarah J Huertas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
The world and life can feel overwhelming, and we all can benefit from space to process, and grow from it! I am here to support you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of NJ with 15 years of work experience in the mental health field working with teens, adults, and healers of all kinds. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, shame, anxiety, care giver stress, trauma, life transitions, health anxiety, anger, marital/ relationship stress, addictions, co-dependency, self-love deficit, burnout, people pleasing, disconnection from self, self-esteem, and generational challenges.
The world and life can feel overwhelming, and we all can benefit from space to process, and grow from it! I am here to support you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of NJ with 15 years of work experience in the mental health field working with teens, adults, and healers of all kinds. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, shame, anxiety, care giver stress, trauma, life transitions, health anxiety, anger, marital/ relationship stress, addictions, co-dependency, self-love deficit, burnout, people pleasing, disconnection from self, self-esteem, and generational challenges.
(862) 375-5123 View (862) 375-5123
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