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Alyssa Scolari
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hammonton, NJ 08037
If you are having a difficult time managing emotions, dealing with life stressors and relationships, or if you're simply not feeling like yourself lately, I am here to help you. I work with children, teenagers, and adults with a specialty in treating trauma and eating disorders. My treatment experience includes PTSD, Complex PTSD, eating disorders (anorexia, binge eating, bulimia, orthorexia, ARFID), anxiety, and depressive disorders. I also provide pet-assisted therapy with my dog, Noel, who has been trained by the American Kennel Club. My goal when working with any client is to help you feel like absolute best version of yourself.
If you are having a difficult time managing emotions, dealing with life stressors and relationships, or if you're simply not feeling like yourself lately, I am here to help you. I work with children, teenagers, and adults with a specialty in treating trauma and eating disorders. My treatment experience includes PTSD, Complex PTSD, eating disorders (anorexia, binge eating, bulimia, orthorexia, ARFID), anxiety, and depressive disorders. I also provide pet-assisted therapy with my dog, Noel, who has been trained by the American Kennel Club. My goal when working with any client is to help you feel like absolute best version of yourself.
(856) 502-1683 View (856) 502-1683

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Courtney Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JSOCCP
Verified Verified
Williamstown, NJ 08094  (Online Only)
In sessions I incorporate a mixture of therapeutic techniques and modalities such as psychodynamic therapy along side relational and traditional talk based therapy.
Feeling anxious? Stressed and not sure how to cope? Experiencing unhealthy boundaries in your relationships? Having a difficult time coping with life circumstances? Just know you don't have to go through this journey alone. Seeking therapy is not an easy decision but with a safe space to explore complex feelings it makes the process less overwhelming. I have extensive experience and training providing direct clinical services to clients ages 3 and up. I specialize in treating a variety of needs including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, emotional-regulation, self-esteem, and relationship conflicts.
In sessions I incorporate a mixture of therapeutic techniques and modalities such as psychodynamic therapy along side relational and traditional talk based therapy.
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Annemarie Cristino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP, CEAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Williamstown, NJ 08094  (Online Only)
For over 33 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and groups to help them manage stress, heal emotional wounds, and bring into awareness past learning that may block happiness today. Individuals want direct but supportive listening and honest feedback. My desire is to gently motivate, educate, and inspire Individuals to establish healthy emotional boundaries. Individuals will feel motivated, educated, and inspired to establish healthy emotional boundaries so that they can positively and productively increase their self-confidence and self-esteem.
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Rikki Zahler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Is waking up in the morning so challenging that you can barely enjoy your cup of coffee? Maybe you get so bogged down by excessive worry or chronic health concerns that you just can’t sleep anymore. Perhaps you’ve had a recent loss and don’t know how to cope on a daily basis, or maybe your emotions fluctuate so much between extremes that you feel out of control. I know how coping with your day to day can be hard and it may feel like you want to curl up in a ball and escape until all your overwhelming challenges disappear.
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Jane Bohn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Jane has a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Prior to starting in the mental health field 6 years ago, Jane spent 27 years working in long term care and ran grief and loss and caregiver support groups. Jane also has experience working with the special needs population and has an adult son with Autism so she has personal experience advocating for this population and an understanding of the challenges faced by this population and their families.
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Desiree Guyton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Williamstown, NJ 08094
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Denise Lauria Venitelli, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726  (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapeutic and Psychodynamic approach to individuals, children, and families.
TELETHERAPIST: From the comfort of your home. DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE OPTIONS/FEELING LOST AND CONFUSED. I AM HERE TO ASSIST YOU with integrating a new approach to your life and manifesting exciting opportunities using an integrative and multi-dimensional, eclectic approach focusing on traditional and holistic modalities. I assist clients by guiding them to listen to their inner wisdom as part of the healing process to empower themselves and transform their lives, Assist clients in building stronger levels of communication, deepening levels of attachments, developing healthy, loving, genuine and authentic relationships.
I provide psychotherapeutic and Psychodynamic approach to individuals, children, and families.
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Institute for Personal Growth - Freehold Office
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Our clinical staff has a wide range of expertise, from CBT to psychodynamic, EMDR and EFT.
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Our clinical staff has a wide range of expertise, from CBT to psychodynamic, EMDR and EFT.
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Gitty Gordon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Highland Park, NJ 08904
My practice is founded in CBT and DBT, although I integrate psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness and acceptance-based models, play therapy, and attachment-focused approaches, to meet the specific needs of each individual.
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Joanne R Laush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
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In my professional capacity as a licensed social worker and psychotherapist, I have had the honor to accompany persons of all ages and backgrounds in their quest for insight and self-discovery. I believe that trust and vulnerability are at the core of the client-therapist relationship and that the client’s innate wisdom and judgment rule supreme. With that in mind, strategies and interventions in achieving clearly defined yet dynamic goals arise through a process of critical inquiry. In this process, I have witnessed individuals redefine and recreate who they are as they move toward greater lucidity and self-fulfillment.
(848) 253-3693 View (848) 253-3693
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Anna Ogle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
In her clinical practice, Anna offers a multitude of psychodynamic modalities which include cognitive behavioral therapy, mentalization based therapy, solution focused therapy, behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, art, play therapy, positive psychology, ADHD coaching and mindfulness practice.
Anna M. Ogle is a bilingual licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 year of mental health experience in New Jersey and New York. She is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and she earned a Master’s degree in Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology as well as her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Kean University. Anna is also a certified clinical ADHD provider.
In her clinical practice, Anna offers a multitude of psychodynamic modalities which include cognitive behavioral therapy, mentalization based therapy, solution focused therapy, behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, art, play therapy, positive psychology, ADHD coaching and mindfulness practice.
Anna M. Ogle is a bilingual licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 year of mental health experience in New Jersey and New York. She is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and she earned a Master’s degree in Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology as well as her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Kean University. Anna is also a certified clinical ADHD provider.
(973) 221-8728 View (973) 221-8728
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Kristy Centrelli Fernand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wayne, NJ 07470
We will use psychodynamic, cognitive, and creative methods within a safe and warm relationship.
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We will use psychodynamic, cognitive, and creative methods within a safe and warm relationship.
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(201) 383-5716 View (201) 383-5716
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Shannon Santoro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
I utilize cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic approaches and am also trained in EMDR which can be helpful with treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
If you have aspects of your life that you would like to see improve or change, then you are in the right place. Almost everyone has things in their life that they would like to see change and therapy provides a great safe space for this. Together, we can work to help you gain insight into behavior patterns, which may be holding you back from living the life you want. We can also work to help you develop new coping skills and identify triggers to anxiety, depression, and anger.
I utilize cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic approaches and am also trained in EMDR which can be helpful with treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
If you have aspects of your life that you would like to see improve or change, then you are in the right place. Almost everyone has things in their life that they would like to see change and therapy provides a great safe space for this. Together, we can work to help you gain insight into behavior patterns, which may be holding you back from living the life you want. We can also work to help you develop new coping skills and identify triggers to anxiety, depression, and anger.
(973) 287-4189 View (973) 287-4189
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Lorna Lopez
Counselor, MEd, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Lorna loves to help clients unravel the source of their presenting issue(s) through a psychodynamic lens of their childhood experiences and family dynamics while also.
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Lorna loves to help clients unravel the source of their presenting issue(s) through a psychodynamic lens of their childhood experiences and family dynamics while also.
Lorna Lopez, M.Ed, LAC, NCC believes the most powerful aspect of counseling is the trust between client and counselor and prides herself on being able to build that therapeutic relationship with her clients. Lorna approaches counseling as a collaboration between client and counselor, working together with the client to help them discover how best to address their difficulties. She specializes in working with depression, anxiety, school issues, stress management, estranged relationships, and more for both children, teens and adults. Throughout the counseling process, she helps clients of all ages build resiliency and confidence.
(973) 604-8012 View (973) 604-8012
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Jacqueline Mesnik
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in various treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapies.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with individual children, adolescents and adults. I believe successful treatment is based upon a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Changing patterns of behavior, ways of thinking and relating to others can be daunting and requires a patient and understanding therapist who can help you tackle the problem from different angles.
I have training in various treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapies.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with individual children, adolescents and adults. I believe successful treatment is based upon a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Changing patterns of behavior, ways of thinking and relating to others can be daunting and requires a patient and understanding therapist who can help you tackle the problem from different angles.
(917) 243-9042 View (917) 243-9042
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Linda Goldmintz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666
I utilize an integrative approach, making use of techniques from array of modalities, including psychodynamic, CBT, somatic, and mindfulness based approaches.
Life is filled with an array of demands and transitions which can often feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are struggling with a life change, a stressful relationship or trying to find greater personal fulfillment. Therapy can offer a supportive and containing space to explore what you want and need for yourself, as well as growing the relational connections in your life. By creating a safe space together, you can learn to identify your body's cues and thereby better master areas in your life that feel unsettled or stuck. The goal of our work together is to provide awareness, clarity, and healing thereby improving self regulated living.
I utilize an integrative approach, making use of techniques from array of modalities, including psychodynamic, CBT, somatic, and mindfulness based approaches.
Life is filled with an array of demands and transitions which can often feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are struggling with a life change, a stressful relationship or trying to find greater personal fulfillment. Therapy can offer a supportive and containing space to explore what you want and need for yourself, as well as growing the relational connections in your life. By creating a safe space together, you can learn to identify your body's cues and thereby better master areas in your life that feel unsettled or stuck. The goal of our work together is to provide awareness, clarity, and healing thereby improving self regulated living.
(201) 831-7836 View (201) 831-7836
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Detelina Stoykova
MA, MAPs
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ocean City, NJ 08226  (Online Only)
I use a gentle psychodynamic approach to work together through unresolved issues, repetitive patterns, and crises. I work with clients facing the trauma of misplacement, domestic abuse, bullying, self-harm and eating disorders. I especially love working with immigrants who are navigating cultural, emotional, and economic adjustments. I have experience working with college students and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, life transition, and relationship issues. Free associations, dream analysis, art, and play are some of the ways I help my clients express themselves.
I use a gentle psychodynamic approach to work together through unresolved issues, repetitive patterns, and crises. I work with clients facing the trauma of misplacement, domestic abuse, bullying, self-harm and eating disorders. I especially love working with immigrants who are navigating cultural, emotional, and economic adjustments. I have experience working with college students and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, life transition, and relationship issues. Free associations, dream analysis, art, and play are some of the ways I help my clients express themselves.
(609) 552-8468 View (609) 552-8468
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Dr. Andrew E Lima
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, neuropsychological sciences, & mindfulness-based practices to address your problems, while taking into consideration your unique background and experiences.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. My focus is on providing a supportive and interactive dialogue with you to remove blocks, build upon strengths and resilience, and foster self-attunement to live more authentically and to attain the personal growth you are seeking. I provide individual therapy to clients of all ages well as comprehensive psychological evaluations. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, school refusal, disruptive behavioral problems, ADHD, chronic medical problems, chronic stress, anger management and substance abuse evaluations.
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, neuropsychological sciences, & mindfulness-based practices to address your problems, while taking into consideration your unique background and experiences.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. My focus is on providing a supportive and interactive dialogue with you to remove blocks, build upon strengths and resilience, and foster self-attunement to live more authentically and to attain the personal growth you are seeking. I provide individual therapy to clients of all ages well as comprehensive psychological evaluations. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, school refusal, disruptive behavioral problems, ADHD, chronic medical problems, chronic stress, anger management and substance abuse evaluations.
(908) 498-9230 View (908) 498-9230
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Shams Elbedeiwy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08837
I draw on elements of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
I draw on elements of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
(848) 278-6190 View (848) 278-6190
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Susan Glaser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Windsor, NJ 08550  (Online Only)
I also integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic techniques into my practice.
I am here to support you as an individual, a couple, or a family. If you are experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety due to a change in your circumstances, or to ongoing relationship problems, my goal is to assist you to heal and resolve difficulties. I work with many different family and marital issues, including helping adoptive families. I welcome couples and families, including young children, with whom I work in close consultation with their parents. Cómo terapeuta bilingual, estoy aquí para apoyar a Ud. como individuo, pareja, o familia.
I also integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic techniques into my practice.
I am here to support you as an individual, a couple, or a family. If you are experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety due to a change in your circumstances, or to ongoing relationship problems, my goal is to assist you to heal and resolve difficulties. I work with many different family and marital issues, including helping adoptive families. I welcome couples and families, including young children, with whom I work in close consultation with their parents. Cómo terapeuta bilingual, estoy aquí para apoyar a Ud. como individuo, pareja, o familia.
(908) 428-6901 View (908) 428-6901
Psychodynamic Therapists

Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?

Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?

Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.