Female Therapists in Highlands, NJ
I’m happy to accept insurance and am here to support you on your journey. I understand that life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and I want you to know that you’re not alone in feeling this way. It’s okay to seek help. Together, we can explore what you’re going through and find ways to cope with the difficulties you’re facing. I’m here to listen and support you, helping you identify your strengths and develop strategies to navigate these tough times. Remember, it’s a journey, and taking the first step toward healing is a sign of strength.
I’m happy to accept insurance and am here to support you on your journey. I understand that life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and I want you to know that you’re not alone in feeling this way. It’s okay to seek help. Together, we can explore what you’re going through and find ways to cope with the difficulties you’re facing. I’m here to listen and support you, helping you identify your strengths and develop strategies to navigate these tough times. Remember, it’s a journey, and taking the first step toward healing is a sign of strength.
For 20 years, I have worked in multiple treatment settings including: outpatient/inpatient addiction treatment facilities, and specialized programs treating men and women who suffer with trauma/addiction related behaviors.
Do you find yourself feeling sad or lonely or are worrying all the time? Do you wonder "Is there is something wrong with me?" If so maybe it is time for you to contact me. Talking to someone does not mean that there is something wrong with you or that you are crazy; maybe you are just tired of living life how you have been. I believe that together, we can make this change happen by working to reduce your problematic symptoms, improve your quality of life, and get you to a place where you feel comfortable and happy again!
For 20 years, I have worked in multiple treatment settings including: outpatient/inpatient addiction treatment facilities, and specialized programs treating men and women who suffer with trauma/addiction related behaviors.
Do you find yourself feeling sad or lonely or are worrying all the time? Do you wonder "Is there is something wrong with me?" If so maybe it is time for you to contact me. Talking to someone does not mean that there is something wrong with you or that you are crazy; maybe you are just tired of living life how you have been. I believe that together, we can make this change happen by working to reduce your problematic symptoms, improve your quality of life, and get you to a place where you feel comfortable and happy again!
Heidi C Kiebler-Brogan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highlands, NJ 07732 (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting issues... I am here to help! Together, we will reduce stress, improve your coping strategies, communication skills, and relationships. You will experience an increase in self-confidence, improve interpersonal/professional relationships and start feeling good about yourself and your life again.
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting issues... I am here to help! Together, we will reduce stress, improve your coping strategies, communication skills, and relationships. You will experience an increase in self-confidence, improve interpersonal/professional relationships and start feeling good about yourself and your life again.
A Life You Love, LLC -Divorce Coach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Highlands, NJ 07732
I believe it is possible to significantly reduce the stress, financial hardship, and trauma of divorce by having the right support people on your team. Getting divorced is an overwhelming process wrought with intense emotions, financial uncertainties, and broken hopes and dreams. What most people don't realize is there are many options available to accomplish your divorce and move forward to a place of peace, satisfaction and hopefulness again. My goal is to guide and support you throughout the process so you not only have a successful divorce, but you walk away with A Life You Love.
I believe it is possible to significantly reduce the stress, financial hardship, and trauma of divorce by having the right support people on your team. Getting divorced is an overwhelming process wrought with intense emotions, financial uncertainties, and broken hopes and dreams. What most people don't realize is there are many options available to accomplish your divorce and move forward to a place of peace, satisfaction and hopefulness again. My goal is to guide and support you throughout the process so you not only have a successful divorce, but you walk away with A Life You Love.
Frances Aquino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, BCD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Highlands, NJ 07732 (Online Only)
Do you or a family member feel that life is so difficult and everything you try appears to be falling apart at the seam. Disappointment, hurt, grief and anger can morph into complicated unwanted behavior if left unresolved. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating and sleep disorders can arise when life circumstances are overwhelmingly stressful. Over the years the feedback that I have received from clients is: that I am warm, caring, understanding, easy to talk to; willing to help you tell your story by asking the questions that bring out your inner voice and easily reached by phone or text.
Do you or a family member feel that life is so difficult and everything you try appears to be falling apart at the seam. Disappointment, hurt, grief and anger can morph into complicated unwanted behavior if left unresolved. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating and sleep disorders can arise when life circumstances are overwhelmingly stressful. Over the years the feedback that I have received from clients is: that I am warm, caring, understanding, easy to talk to; willing to help you tell your story by asking the questions that bring out your inner voice and easily reached by phone or text.
Michele Bruce
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Highlands, NJ 07732 (Online Only)
I have worked in the Mental Health Field for eighteen years and in Education for over twenty five years. From my experiences, I have been able to assist young people and their families in developing stronger relationships, managing boundaries, and setting goals together. Most times when people are in crisis or conflict it is because something in their life does not feel comfortable, therefore causing discord. It is at this point, having more support to help you identify what those issues may be will help you to determine the best path forward.
I have worked in the Mental Health Field for eighteen years and in Education for over twenty five years. From my experiences, I have been able to assist young people and their families in developing stronger relationships, managing boundaries, and setting goals together. Most times when people are in crisis or conflict it is because something in their life does not feel comfortable, therefore causing discord. It is at this point, having more support to help you identify what those issues may be will help you to determine the best path forward.
Jaclyn Paradise
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC, CTP, CMIP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Highlands, NJ 07732 (Online Only)
I support adults who have endured trauma, with a focus on first responders and military personnel. Understanding the challenges of reintegrating into daily life, I offer a compassionate, whole-person approach connecting mind, body, and soul. My practice integrates mindfulness and trauma-informed care, utilizing techniques for emotional regulation. I also help clients through life transitions—such as returning to school—using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child work. Together, we’ll build confidence and self-understanding to empower your journey toward healing and growth.
I support adults who have endured trauma, with a focus on first responders and military personnel. Understanding the challenges of reintegrating into daily life, I offer a compassionate, whole-person approach connecting mind, body, and soul. My practice integrates mindfulness and trauma-informed care, utilizing techniques for emotional regulation. I also help clients through life transitions—such as returning to school—using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child work. Together, we’ll build confidence and self-understanding to empower your journey toward healing and growth.
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If you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed with parenting challenges, dealing with grief or loss, or seeking healing from longer term trauma, we’ll work together on your path to wellbeing. My practice is grounded in a traditional talk therapy approach that provides you the space, guidance and support to explore areas of your life that promote introspection and healing. I pride myself on helping my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their thoughts and behaviors. I’m trained in Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Structural Family Therapy, TF-CBT and am a Psychoanalytic post-graduate candidate.
If you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed with parenting challenges, dealing with grief or loss, or seeking healing from longer term trauma, we’ll work together on your path to wellbeing. My practice is grounded in a traditional talk therapy approach that provides you the space, guidance and support to explore areas of your life that promote introspection and healing. I pride myself on helping my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their thoughts and behaviors. I’m trained in Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Structural Family Therapy, TF-CBT and am a Psychoanalytic post-graduate candidate.
Lundrigan Counseling and Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rumson, NJ 07760
As a therapist with over 20 years experience, I enjoy working with individuals who are actively seeking to create positive change in their lives. My approach is psychodynamic and supportive and geared to helping clients find solutions to the challenges that they are currently facing.
As a therapist with over 20 years experience, I enjoy working with individuals who are actively seeking to create positive change in their lives. My approach is psychodynamic and supportive and geared to helping clients find solutions to the challenges that they are currently facing.
Brinley Kaston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rumson, NJ 07760 (Online Only)
Brinley's belief around the therapeutic value is that everyone can benefit from support and help throughout the various stages of life. Whether due to work or family stress, navigating friendships and romance, and adjustments to a myriad of life changes, having a place to unload and explore one's emotions can be so profound to the human experience.
Brinley's belief around the therapeutic value is that everyone can benefit from support and help throughout the various stages of life. Whether due to work or family stress, navigating friendships and romance, and adjustments to a myriad of life changes, having a place to unload and explore one's emotions can be so profound to the human experience.
Life can be challenging, and at times we may need a safe space to ground ourselves and find healing. Here at Safe Space Counseling, I am here to support you on your journey. I work with adults in individual counseling and couples counseling and offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space to heal from and cope with anxiety, trauma, self esteem, depression, anger and relationship issues. I will work with you to discover what you need to heal and become your most genuine and happiest self. I’m here when you are ready. Let healing begin!
Life can be challenging, and at times we may need a safe space to ground ourselves and find healing. Here at Safe Space Counseling, I am here to support you on your journey. I work with adults in individual counseling and couples counseling and offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space to heal from and cope with anxiety, trauma, self esteem, depression, anger and relationship issues. I will work with you to discover what you need to heal and become your most genuine and happiest self. I’m here when you are ready. Let healing begin!
Thank you for visiting my page! I am therapist who graduated from Monmouth University’s Master's of Social Work Program with a concentration in Clinical Practice with Children and Families. I work with a variety of populations, with a specialization in teenagers and young adults. I strive to provide a safe and encouraging environment that promotes understanding, acceptance and personal growth. I aim to incorporate my knowledge of childhood and adolescent milestones into my practice to address issues such as anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality.
Thank you for visiting my page! I am therapist who graduated from Monmouth University’s Master's of Social Work Program with a concentration in Clinical Practice with Children and Families. I work with a variety of populations, with a specialization in teenagers and young adults. I strive to provide a safe and encouraging environment that promotes understanding, acceptance and personal growth. I aim to incorporate my knowledge of childhood and adolescent milestones into my practice to address issues such as anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality.
Barbara Tatum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
My goal is to provide you with a positive, motivating, sincere, and authentic counseling experience. I truly enjoy supporting and empowering children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to partnering together authentically to help solve and resolve personal, interpersonal, family, career and other mental health changes that impact your functioning. Visit my website: yourshorelinecounseling.com for more information about my work and my vision for mental health CARE!
My goal is to provide you with a positive, motivating, sincere, and authentic counseling experience. I truly enjoy supporting and empowering children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to partnering together authentically to help solve and resolve personal, interpersonal, family, career and other mental health changes that impact your functioning. Visit my website: yourshorelinecounseling.com for more information about my work and my vision for mental health CARE!
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, dedicated to helping people achieve fulfilling lives in which they enjoy satisfying relationships, a feeling of productivity, and acceptance of oneself. In my thirty years of practice, I have seen, over and over, that establishing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship is the first and most critical step in fostering one's ability to examine their vulnerabilities and to recognize their own strengths.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, dedicated to helping people achieve fulfilling lives in which they enjoy satisfying relationships, a feeling of productivity, and acceptance of oneself. In my thirty years of practice, I have seen, over and over, that establishing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship is the first and most critical step in fostering one's ability to examine their vulnerabilities and to recognize their own strengths.
For years I have been privileged to empower women to treat themselves with the same kindness and compassion they would a good friend.
You’re overwhelmed. Your mind races, toggling between to-do lists, taking note of what still needs to get done. You agonize over whether or not what you said or did was good enough. You desperately want to say no to the next request, to cut yourself some slack but haven’t the slightest clue how. The idea terrifies you. What will others think? So instead, to quiet the internal chaos you over do it on whatever takes your mind anywhere but here – food, alcohol, work, TV, shopping, social media, sleep, exercise, etc.
For years I have been privileged to empower women to treat themselves with the same kindness and compassion they would a good friend.
You’re overwhelmed. Your mind races, toggling between to-do lists, taking note of what still needs to get done. You agonize over whether or not what you said or did was good enough. You desperately want to say no to the next request, to cut yourself some slack but haven’t the slightest clue how. The idea terrifies you. What will others think? So instead, to quiet the internal chaos you over do it on whatever takes your mind anywhere but here – food, alcohol, work, TV, shopping, social media, sleep, exercise, etc.
Therapy is all about healing and empowering your whole person: how you feel, what you think, what you do, and the perspectives and paradigms that shape and determine your quality of life. And therapy only works when you find someone with whom you can build a trusting therapeutic relationship. Unfortunately, finding the right therapist can be easier said than done. If you choose to work with me, you can be assured that I will always listen attentively, focus completely, conduct myself with professionalism and sensitivity, respect and care at all times, and never lose sight of the fact that we are in this journey together.
Therapy is all about healing and empowering your whole person: how you feel, what you think, what you do, and the perspectives and paradigms that shape and determine your quality of life. And therapy only works when you find someone with whom you can build a trusting therapeutic relationship. Unfortunately, finding the right therapist can be easier said than done. If you choose to work with me, you can be assured that I will always listen attentively, focus completely, conduct myself with professionalism and sensitivity, respect and care at all times, and never lose sight of the fact that we are in this journey together.
Zen Warrior Counseling Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rumson, NJ 07760
Zen Warrior Counseling Center is a group of clinicians who support those who serve others. We specialize in serving the law enforcement, first responder and veteran community. You can find your own meaning of success and achieve self-acceptance, long term sobriety, stabilization and gain life changing beliefs and behaviors. People with mental health and addiction issues can feel alone and misunderstood and have lost primary support systems over time. You are never alone. Aiding First Responders in their journey to healthy living is not a job, it is a passion.
Zen Warrior Counseling Center is a group of clinicians who support those who serve others. We specialize in serving the law enforcement, first responder and veteran community. You can find your own meaning of success and achieve self-acceptance, long term sobriety, stabilization and gain life changing beliefs and behaviors. People with mental health and addiction issues can feel alone and misunderstood and have lost primary support systems over time. You are never alone. Aiding First Responders in their journey to healthy living is not a job, it is a passion.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies to help people move beyond roadblocks towards personal growth. I see patients across the lifespan and particularly enjoy working with people who are looking to work collaboratively to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Through therapy we can address problematic behaviors, troubling emotions, maladaptive thought patterns and relationship issues. Having worked in college counseling centers for the past 15 years, I have helped many people through important transitions in their lives and welcome the opportunity to meet with you.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies to help people move beyond roadblocks towards personal growth. I see patients across the lifespan and particularly enjoy working with people who are looking to work collaboratively to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Through therapy we can address problematic behaviors, troubling emotions, maladaptive thought patterns and relationship issues. Having worked in college counseling centers for the past 15 years, I have helped many people through important transitions in their lives and welcome the opportunity to meet with you.
Deanna Puglio Zefferino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rumson, NJ 07760
Mom, Dad or guardian: Have you been struggling to find great help for your young child or teen? Is your 4 year old struggling at school, not getting along with others or having trouble managing emotions? Is your middle school girl shutting down, or your teenage boy acting out? You have come to the right place! I can help your family regulate back to "normal". I provide both individual and group therapy which target these issues at the source. I provide a safe, modern and fun space for children and teens to heal & play. Parents who I have worked with have felt the change in their lives, starting with their child.
Mom, Dad or guardian: Have you been struggling to find great help for your young child or teen? Is your 4 year old struggling at school, not getting along with others or having trouble managing emotions? Is your middle school girl shutting down, or your teenage boy acting out? You have come to the right place! I can help your family regulate back to "normal". I provide both individual and group therapy which target these issues at the source. I provide a safe, modern and fun space for children and teens to heal & play. Parents who I have worked with have felt the change in their lives, starting with their child.
Michelle Szekely LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rumson, NJ 07760 (Online Only)
Are you and your partner having trouble turning toward each other when you are upset, afraid or hurt? Perhaps your talks often trigger intense emotions, leading to anger, aggression or avoidance. Does it feel like no matter how many times your try to explain how you feel you aren’t heard? Do you feel like you’ve already done everything you can to make your relationship better and now feel it’s hopeless? If any of this reminds you of yourself, your partner or your relationship then maybe it’s time to consider couples therapy.
Are you and your partner having trouble turning toward each other when you are upset, afraid or hurt? Perhaps your talks often trigger intense emotions, leading to anger, aggression or avoidance. Does it feel like no matter how many times your try to explain how you feel you aren’t heard? Do you feel like you’ve already done everything you can to make your relationship better and now feel it’s hopeless? If any of this reminds you of yourself, your partner or your relationship then maybe it’s time to consider couples therapy.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.