Relationship Issues Therapists in Highland Park, NJ

I practice interpersonal psychotherapy with the belief that our upbringing has a definite impact on our present functioning in relationships at home and outside of home.

I am a firm believer in encouraging positivity, bolstering self-efficacy, and cultivating independence in others. My typical client is a child, adolescent, or young adult (age 3 to 29) who may be struggling academically, socially, or with developing effective emotional coping skills. Often, the individuals I see have difficulty with attention, concentration, organization, and with meeting the daily demands required of them at school. I also offer much support to parents who may be frustrated with their attempts at connecting with their kids and who are in need of guidance relating to discipline techniques and behavior management.

I am a licensed psychologist and DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician(tm) at the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with expertise in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and trauma. I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatments to children, adolescents, and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior, as well as complex psychosocial stressors. I am devoted to providing exceptional treatment to children, adolescents, and families, empowering them with tools to enhance their relationships and navigate life’s challenges effectively.

Authenticity, honesty, empathy and creativity is what I have based my practice on. Life can be TOUGH, and it can feel difficult to get out of that loop, or I like to say, crawl out of the mud, it takes time but it's very possible and I hope to help provide you with the tools you will need to do so. I'm eclectic in my practice, using therapeutic evidenced based modalities, such as CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) Art therapy/creative therapy, person centered therapy, family therapy etc. with a specialty in eating disorders/body image issues and self-esteem .

Are you struggling with anxious thoughts that leave you feeling upset, nervous, or scared? Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Are you having a hard time communicating with your friends and loved ones? Trauma and anxiety can often leave us feeling confused, lost, lonely, or afraid. You are not alone in your pain. I will walk with you on your path of healing towards a life that holds peace, happiness, and self-love. We will work to identify memories that are holding you back, learn ways to help you reconnect to your body, and help you live your authentic life. You deserve to heal; you deserve to feel whole again.

I have been a clinical psychologist for more than 25 years. I have extensive experience treating adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges with life's transitions and milestones, anxiety, depression, relationship or social difficulties, or have survived childhood trauma or more recent traumatic events. The work that I do involves a combination of insight oriented, Somatic Experiencing, and emotion regulation therapies. I also have extensive experiencing helping people with ADHD develop more effective compensatory strategies and thrive despite their challenges.

Whether you are coping with a new challenge or working through an old challenge in a new way, I believe that good therapy begins with a relationship between the therapist and client, it has to work for you for it to work. My goal is to provide respectful, compassionate, genuinely caring services from a person-centered perspective in order to assist people to achieve satisfaction with their lives. I work to support individuals, groups and families to re/discover and utilize their own inherent strengths and resources, capacity for growth and goals for transformation.

Feeling unhappy, overwhelmed, or in pain about your life? Do you wish you could feel more confident, happier, and at peace with yourself and in your relationships? Fears, losses, limiting beliefs, and stress can block us from having the balanced, connected life we desire. In over 25 years as a therapist, I have helped many women, men and adolescents become more accepting, resourceful, and resilient. Here, you will find a warm and compassionate environment where you can voice your needs, develop skills to create emotional healing, and enliven your relationships. My approach is holistic and tailored to your needs.

Sometimes the struggles of life catch up with us. We can't seem to find our way to clear ground. Finding a therapist and starting the process of therapy can be very anxiety-provoking. It's important you find someone with whom you feel comfortable, who will take the time to listen, really get to know you, empathize with what you are experiencing, and help you find your way. I hope you'll view my profile and visit my website to learn more about how I work and whether I'm someone you feel you can entrust with this journey.