Psychodynamic Therapists in Hightstown, NJ
I am a Columbia University trained licensed social worker who has been in private practice since 2007. Throughout my development and training as a clinician, my priority has been to maintain a fresh and open empathic approach to helping individuals and couples. My ideal goal is to establish rapport and connect with others, so that they can ultimately help themselves. I value a safe, comfortable meeting space where people can relax and be themselves, so that they can feel better as soon as possible.
I am a Columbia University trained licensed social worker who has been in private practice since 2007. Throughout my development and training as a clinician, my priority has been to maintain a fresh and open empathic approach to helping individuals and couples. My ideal goal is to establish rapport and connect with others, so that they can ultimately help themselves. I value a safe, comfortable meeting space where people can relax and be themselves, so that they can feel better as soon as possible.
Roberta Tessler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hightstown, NJ 08520
Whether you are a young adult overwhelmed by college, a parent trying to maintain intimacy with your partner, or a baby boomer searching for meaning in retirement, I provide a collaborative, non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My expertise, support, and practical feedback will help you tap into your strengths and reach your goals. You may be looking for individual therapy, or to come in with your partner or family. I have had great success with all configurations, as well as with people of all ages and backgrounds. I offer evening and Saturday hours to accommodate busy schedules, and have offices in West Windsor and Princeton.
Whether you are a young adult overwhelmed by college, a parent trying to maintain intimacy with your partner, or a baby boomer searching for meaning in retirement, I provide a collaborative, non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My expertise, support, and practical feedback will help you tap into your strengths and reach your goals. You may be looking for individual therapy, or to come in with your partner or family. I have had great success with all configurations, as well as with people of all ages and backgrounds. I offer evening and Saturday hours to accommodate busy schedules, and have offices in West Windsor and Princeton.
Christopher Hadfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hightstown, NJ 08520 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with the demands of living? Do you want more out of the efforts you make? I believe people mean well and want the best for themselves and those they care about. Sometimes the world gets too complicated, and we may rely on strategies that may no longer serve our purposes. I believe that everyone has it within themselves to create the changes they desire.
Are you struggling with the demands of living? Do you want more out of the efforts you make? I believe people mean well and want the best for themselves and those they care about. Sometimes the world gets too complicated, and we may rely on strategies that may no longer serve our purposes. I believe that everyone has it within themselves to create the changes they desire.
Rebecca Sears received her Doctoral Degree from Pace University in Manhattan, and began her career as a school psychologist. She has worked in a Community Mental Health setting in Asbury Park for 5-years, and sees children, adolescents, and young adults in private practice. Therapeutic techniques utilized include those from EMDR, Positive Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, CBT/TF-CBT, and DBT.
Rebecca Sears received her Doctoral Degree from Pace University in Manhattan, and began her career as a school psychologist. She has worked in a Community Mental Health setting in Asbury Park for 5-years, and sees children, adolescents, and young adults in private practice. Therapeutic techniques utilized include those from EMDR, Positive Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, CBT/TF-CBT, and DBT.
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The Nomad Center for Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cranbury, NJ 08512
We provide individual, family and couples therapy based largely on the foundational principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My goal in working with all who come into my office, be it child, adolescent or adult is healing. I founded The Nomad Center for Counseling out of a desire to offer healing in a compassionate and creative therapeutic setting regardless of culture or country of origin. I believe that each individual has an innate ability to heal and the capacity to move beyond the resolution of symptoms to a deeper, more authentic understanding of themselves and of life. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where people can allow their true selves to emerge, whether they are 4 or 74 years old.
We provide individual, family and couples therapy based largely on the foundational principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My goal in working with all who come into my office, be it child, adolescent or adult is healing. I founded The Nomad Center for Counseling out of a desire to offer healing in a compassionate and creative therapeutic setting regardless of culture or country of origin. I believe that each individual has an innate ability to heal and the capacity to move beyond the resolution of symptoms to a deeper, more authentic understanding of themselves and of life. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where people can allow their true selves to emerge, whether they are 4 or 74 years old.
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.
Diane Vanucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08512
I am DBT informed and supplement a psychodynamic approach with Mindfully based Cognitive Therapy, CBT as well as breathing and meditation.
"We don't remember days or years, we remember moments." Let this be the moment you decide to take a step to change your life by reaching out. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25+ years experience specializing in Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues. I work with individuals to create a safe, nurturing environment , collaborating on a treatment strategy that best suits their needs. Together we work to develop healthy strategies to reduce symptoms. Experience includes Inpatient Eating Disorders (Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center), Women's Program Princeton House, inpatient psychiatric units, private practice.
I am DBT informed and supplement a psychodynamic approach with Mindfully based Cognitive Therapy, CBT as well as breathing and meditation.
"We don't remember days or years, we remember moments." Let this be the moment you decide to take a step to change your life by reaching out. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25+ years experience specializing in Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues. I work with individuals to create a safe, nurturing environment , collaborating on a treatment strategy that best suits their needs. Together we work to develop healthy strategies to reduce symptoms. Experience includes Inpatient Eating Disorders (Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center), Women's Program Princeton House, inpatient psychiatric units, private practice.
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.
Marie Kifun Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN, QEEGD
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08520
I work with adults, couples, children and adolescents combining a variety of approaches including talk therapy and neurotherapy. I emphasize the value of our relationship, building trust by listening and understanding your needs. Treatment is geared to removing barriers that prevent you from having a meaningful life, developing the skills to support your journey towards healing and free you from negative emotions such as guilt, shame, fear, anxiety and anger. Through a process of self- exploration, problem solving, skills development, you can learn to overcome obstacles, clarify your values and reach your goals..
I work with adults, couples, children and adolescents combining a variety of approaches including talk therapy and neurotherapy. I emphasize the value of our relationship, building trust by listening and understanding your needs. Treatment is geared to removing barriers that prevent you from having a meaningful life, developing the skills to support your journey towards healing and free you from negative emotions such as guilt, shame, fear, anxiety and anger. Through a process of self- exploration, problem solving, skills development, you can learn to overcome obstacles, clarify your values and reach your goals..
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
Every individual has a different road in self discovery. Over the past 25 + years I have had the privilege of assisting young adults, couples and seniors presenting with a broad array of issues including: anxiety, depression, phobias, marital conflict, substance abuse, personality disorders and major mental illness. The years of experience and my clients have taught me that everyone heals in their own unique way. I embrace a holistic approach and I invite you to explore all realms that may pertain to your emotional and psychological well being.
Every individual has a different road in self discovery. Over the past 25 + years I have had the privilege of assisting young adults, couples and seniors presenting with a broad array of issues including: anxiety, depression, phobias, marital conflict, substance abuse, personality disorders and major mental illness. The years of experience and my clients have taught me that everyone heals in their own unique way. I embrace a holistic approach and I invite you to explore all realms that may pertain to your emotional and psychological well being.
Jenni Rispoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Windsor, NJ 08520 (Online Only)
In my practice, I provide psychotherapy for people presenting with a wide variety of difficulties. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, and self- esteem. I provide a supportive environment in which we work together to discover obstacles to happiness and fulfillment and how to remove them. I assist clients in investigating the history of their struggles as well as current contributing factors to create a plan for successful change. Using insight oriented psychotherapy, along with cognitive-behavioral approaches, I work with clients to empower them to change their own lives.
In my practice, I provide psychotherapy for people presenting with a wide variety of difficulties. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, and self- esteem. I provide a supportive environment in which we work together to discover obstacles to happiness and fulfillment and how to remove them. I assist clients in investigating the history of their struggles as well as current contributing factors to create a plan for successful change. Using insight oriented psychotherapy, along with cognitive-behavioral approaches, I work with clients to empower them to change their own lives.
J Randall Nichols
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, AAMFT
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08520 (Online Only)
Welcome. I am a pastorally trained psychotherapist who works with people who are struggling with painful and difficult issues, events, people, and feelings-without quite getting to where they want to be. The work I do and like best is joining you in understanding the story of that struggle and moving it forward. The main personal values I bring to that work and offer to you are kindness, respect, and enthusiasm-with a premium on honesty, openness and curiosity from both of us. I view my work with clients and their stories as a powerful healing partnership.
Welcome. I am a pastorally trained psychotherapist who works with people who are struggling with painful and difficult issues, events, people, and feelings-without quite getting to where they want to be. The work I do and like best is joining you in understanding the story of that struggle and moving it forward. The main personal values I bring to that work and offer to you are kindness, respect, and enthusiasm-with a premium on honesty, openness and curiosity from both of us. I view my work with clients and their stories as a powerful healing partnership.
Moradeyo Adeyi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08520
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
Joe Kessel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Waitlist for new clients
I do not believe in the idea of an "ideal client". I believe that every client is unique in their own way. They come to session with their own issues, needs, and goals. As a counselor, I feel that it is my job to make sure that their concerns are adequately addressed and that their needs and goals are met.
I do not believe in the idea of an "ideal client". I believe that every client is unique in their own way. They come to session with their own issues, needs, and goals. As a counselor, I feel that it is my job to make sure that their concerns are adequately addressed and that their needs and goals are met.
Jennifer L Lovaglio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Windsor, NJ 08520 (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor I provide clients with a safe space to share their concerns, struggles, or challenges. I believe the therapeutic relationship should be collaborative and built on warmth and trust. Together we will work to identify issues, past and present, with the goal of stability, healing and empowerment. Offering a holistic perspective, I specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health, trauma and addiction (i.e. substance/alcohol abuse/dependency).
As a licensed professional counselor I provide clients with a safe space to share their concerns, struggles, or challenges. I believe the therapeutic relationship should be collaborative and built on warmth and trust. Together we will work to identify issues, past and present, with the goal of stability, healing and empowerment. Offering a holistic perspective, I specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health, trauma and addiction (i.e. substance/alcohol abuse/dependency).
Alexa Rapach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Windsor, NJ 08520 (Online Only)
Welcome; I’m Alexa and I am currently accepting new clients! I specialize in helping parents manage the unique challenges of raising children. Whether you're struggling with exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed by parental guilt, navigating co-parenting struggles, or trying to balance the demands of parenting and maintaining your relationship, I provide support to help you regain control. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies to manage burnout, reduce anxiety, and create self-care routines that fit into your life—while also strengthening your confidence as a parent.
Welcome; I’m Alexa and I am currently accepting new clients! I specialize in helping parents manage the unique challenges of raising children. Whether you're struggling with exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed by parental guilt, navigating co-parenting struggles, or trying to balance the demands of parenting and maintaining your relationship, I provide support to help you regain control. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies to manage burnout, reduce anxiety, and create self-care routines that fit into your life—while also strengthening your confidence as a parent.
Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08520
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
Roberta Hantman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08520 (Online Only)
Do you feel worried all the time? Do you feel sad? Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Do you have low self-esteem? Do you have a chronic health condition? Do you need to learn helpful coping skills to manage life's difficult challenges and transitions? My passion is working with adults to help them feel happier, more confident and sociable, less lonely and stressed, and to improve their quality of life. Contact me and let me teach you techniques to help you feel better.
Do you feel worried all the time? Do you feel sad? Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Do you have low self-esteem? Do you have a chronic health condition? Do you need to learn helpful coping skills to manage life's difficult challenges and transitions? My passion is working with adults to help them feel happier, more confident and sociable, less lonely and stressed, and to improve their quality of life. Contact me and let me teach you techniques to help you feel better.
Robin Axel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Windsor, NJ 08520 (Online Only)
You are struggling with life crisis issues, grief, relationship conflict or divorce and are looking for a compassionate and non-judgmental clinician. In my twenty-five years experience with individuals and couples I maintain a solution oriented, psychotherapeutic setting in which insights are formed and behaviors changed. You will find me down to earth and easy to talk with and in my sensitive approach there is the wisdom and the strength to help you face your life's challenges.
You are struggling with life crisis issues, grief, relationship conflict or divorce and are looking for a compassionate and non-judgmental clinician. In my twenty-five years experience with individuals and couples I maintain a solution oriented, psychotherapeutic setting in which insights are formed and behaviors changed. You will find me down to earth and easy to talk with and in my sensitive approach there is the wisdom and the strength to help you face your life's challenges.
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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.