Therapists in Hillsdale, NJ
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Trauma and Stress Reduction. I provide trauma-informed, general psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, family, work, and academic problems, and those who wish to resolve traumatic events, sexual abuse, and/or domestic abuse. People have varying reasons to seek therapy, but generally they are experiencing discomfort in one or more areas of their everyday life. This discomfort may be experienced as depression, anxiety, anger, sleeping and eating problems, compulsive behaviors, and/or relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Trauma and Stress Reduction. I provide trauma-informed, general psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, family, work, and academic problems, and those who wish to resolve traumatic events, sexual abuse, and/or domestic abuse. People have varying reasons to seek therapy, but generally they are experiencing discomfort in one or more areas of their everyday life. This discomfort may be experienced as depression, anxiety, anger, sleeping and eating problems, compulsive behaviors, and/or relationship issues.
![Photo of Lisa C Ruane, LCSW, CHT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45e23ed4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lisa holds her MSW from the Boston College School of Social Work and has been a clinical Social Worker since 2011. Her experience lies with psychiatric diagnoses. Additionally, she is a certified Hypnotherapist, who received her training through The Wellness Institute in Seattle. In her private practice, she treats adults who are looking to improve their quality of life through self-awareness and healing.
Lisa holds her MSW from the Boston College School of Social Work and has been a clinical Social Worker since 2011. Her experience lies with psychiatric diagnoses. Additionally, she is a certified Hypnotherapist, who received her training through The Wellness Institute in Seattle. In her private practice, she treats adults who are looking to improve their quality of life through self-awareness and healing.
![Photo of Veronica Nealis, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/543b3b39-cab9-4dca-9b0e-bd9080662b7a/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a counselor, it is my job to see and understand people as individuals. To help people find the strength within that can so easily become forgotten. There are various schools of thought that I pull from such as REBT, CBT, and DBT depending on the needs of the individual. My approach is humanistic in nature, which means that the sessions are client driven. I believe the journey to wholeness starts with taking time for self-discovery. I enjoy empowering individuals to find and work through their barriers to success. This approach is used when working with adults and adolescents.
As a counselor, it is my job to see and understand people as individuals. To help people find the strength within that can so easily become forgotten. There are various schools of thought that I pull from such as REBT, CBT, and DBT depending on the needs of the individual. My approach is humanistic in nature, which means that the sessions are client driven. I believe the journey to wholeness starts with taking time for self-discovery. I enjoy empowering individuals to find and work through their barriers to success. This approach is used when working with adults and adolescents.
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Yara Salman, LAC Yara Salman is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2023. Yara is a holistic therapist who utilizes and integrates evidence-based practices to help individuals move through their concerns. She is passionate about helping individuals learn coping skills, find hope, and tools they need to care for themselves and their relationships. Yara brings extensive knowledge to each session, providing everyone with a unique therapy experience. Above all, Yara creates space for each of her clients to be heard and allows them to be their authentic selves.
Yara Salman, LAC Yara Salman is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2023. Yara is a holistic therapist who utilizes and integrates evidence-based practices to help individuals move through their concerns. She is passionate about helping individuals learn coping skills, find hope, and tools they need to care for themselves and their relationships. Yara brings extensive knowledge to each session, providing everyone with a unique therapy experience. Above all, Yara creates space for each of her clients to be heard and allows them to be their authentic selves.
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Irena Tsapelas is a Psychologist in New York who has been practicing since 2019. Irena has extensive research experience that informs her clinical work and experience treating clients. In her spare time, Irena enjoys music and travel.
Irena Tsapelas is a Psychologist in New York who has been practicing since 2019. Irena has extensive research experience that informs her clinical work and experience treating clients. In her spare time, Irena enjoys music and travel.
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Kimberly Iraheta is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2023. Kimberly is an eclectic clinician who focuses on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a person-centered approach. She prides herself in providing the best possible care for each individual and their unique needs. Kimberly wants to be able to provide a safe place for individuals to feel and process their emotions without judgment, while helping them work through their traumas and troubles. She would like to help open up a new path and offer you the opportunity to rediscover who you truly are at your core.
Kimberly Iraheta is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2023. Kimberly is an eclectic clinician who focuses on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a person-centered approach. She prides herself in providing the best possible care for each individual and their unique needs. Kimberly wants to be able to provide a safe place for individuals to feel and process their emotions without judgment, while helping them work through their traumas and troubles. She would like to help open up a new path and offer you the opportunity to rediscover who you truly are at your core.
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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I am a firm believer that our past affects us, but it does not define us. My therapeutic approach is designed to understand where you come from while helping you work toward your future goals. I utilize various therapeutic techniques to engage my clients toward change and an insight-oriented lifepath. I strive to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients based on trustworthiness and transparency.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I am a firm believer that our past affects us, but it does not define us. My therapeutic approach is designed to understand where you come from while helping you work toward your future goals. I utilize various therapeutic techniques to engage my clients toward change and an insight-oriented lifepath. I strive to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients based on trustworthiness and transparency.
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Kelly Arendacs is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from William Paterson Univeristy with a Master's of Education in Counseling. Kelly believes in listening and trust are the foundations of a therapeutic relationship. She is here to listen and work with anyone including young children through adulthood with a variety of struggles including depression, anxiety and ADHD. The experience in session will be supportive and guided with what you need and want. She will work together to get you where you want to be in life.
Kelly Arendacs is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from William Paterson Univeristy with a Master's of Education in Counseling. Kelly believes in listening and trust are the foundations of a therapeutic relationship. She is here to listen and work with anyone including young children through adulthood with a variety of struggles including depression, anxiety and ADHD. The experience in session will be supportive and guided with what you need and want. She will work together to get you where you want to be in life.
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Creative Arts Therapy of Rockland
Art Therapist, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Creative Arts Therapy of Rockland is a special place for children and teens in need of therapy. We work with people of all ages, helping them to build confidence, problem-solve, improve communication, and manage behaviors. Our psychotherapists use talk and art therapy to engage clients to work through anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, and peer relationships. There is no skill or talent required for art therapy and expression can come in unique ways.
Creative Arts Therapy of Rockland is a special place for children and teens in need of therapy. We work with people of all ages, helping them to build confidence, problem-solve, improve communication, and manage behaviors. Our psychotherapists use talk and art therapy to engage clients to work through anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, and peer relationships. There is no skill or talent required for art therapy and expression can come in unique ways.
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Tamsen Adams-Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2001. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Tamsen believes in meeting the client where they are, aligning with them and supporting their goals in treatment through a strengths-based perspective. She utilizes creative techniques to help clients engage in meaningful work.
Tamsen Adams-Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2001. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Tamsen believes in meeting the client where they are, aligning with them and supporting their goals in treatment through a strengths-based perspective. She utilizes creative techniques to help clients engage in meaningful work.
![Photo of Patricia Grego - Therapeutic Arts, LPAT, LCAT, ATR-BC, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a14fd779-a440-48e5-a0c5-2e804fd75f90/1/320x400.png)
Our Art Therapy practice is a special place for children, teens and adults for self discovery, emotional wellness, building self-esteem and expressing feelings. Our NJ team is highly trained in development challenges, self regulation, moods, anger management, bereavement, chronic illness, divorce, PTSD and anxiety.
Our Art Therapy practice is a special place for children, teens and adults for self discovery, emotional wellness, building self-esteem and expressing feelings. Our NJ team is highly trained in development challenges, self regulation, moods, anger management, bereavement, chronic illness, divorce, PTSD and anxiety.
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Whether you are a Medicare or private insurance subscriber, call me at (201)594-9900 and inquire about addressing your Depression, Anxiety, Marriage, Relationship or Transgender Issues, Or, if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, my team of solution-focused therapists is ready, willing and capable of helping you to finally become the person you were meant to be. I look forward to initially discussing your issues with you to start you on your journey.
Whether you are a Medicare or private insurance subscriber, call me at (201)594-9900 and inquire about addressing your Depression, Anxiety, Marriage, Relationship or Transgender Issues, Or, if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, my team of solution-focused therapists is ready, willing and capable of helping you to finally become the person you were meant to be. I look forward to initially discussing your issues with you to start you on your journey.
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Samantha Tinter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Are you juggling multiple responsibilities? Feeling pulled in 99 different directions? Wondering if there is any escape from the stress and frustrations that can overwhelm us? Your pleasure of the day should not be grocery shopping without your kids in tow. It is so easy to lose our identity, especially now that we are trying to be all things to all people. Adulting in 2020, right? Up until now you have managed to kind of, sort of, keep it all together but it is obvious that this is not sustainable. Self-care should not be a luxury! Let's carve out time to focus on you and increase your bandwidth to be able to enjoy your life!
Are you juggling multiple responsibilities? Feeling pulled in 99 different directions? Wondering if there is any escape from the stress and frustrations that can overwhelm us? Your pleasure of the day should not be grocery shopping without your kids in tow. It is so easy to lose our identity, especially now that we are trying to be all things to all people. Adulting in 2020, right? Up until now you have managed to kind of, sort of, keep it all together but it is obvious that this is not sustainable. Self-care should not be a luxury! Let's carve out time to focus on you and increase your bandwidth to be able to enjoy your life!
![Photo of Kirsten Adams, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9ce4abda-a38e-4c53-a018-d78f8cdf95cb/2/320x400.png)
Psychotherapy is a practice of deep listening and a process that provides the opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Therapy can help you feel connected, grounded and deeply understood; it facilitates the opportunity to work through current and older challenges, which are impacting you (and possibly your loved ones) in the present. My style is holistic, eclectic and relational. I provide a safe environment, listen deeply and engage genuinely with the individuals, couples and families I meet. I believe that we each possess the innate ability to transform our lives so we can flourish, create, connect, accept and thrive.
Psychotherapy is a practice of deep listening and a process that provides the opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Therapy can help you feel connected, grounded and deeply understood; it facilitates the opportunity to work through current and older challenges, which are impacting you (and possibly your loved ones) in the present. My style is holistic, eclectic and relational. I provide a safe environment, listen deeply and engage genuinely with the individuals, couples and families I meet. I believe that we each possess the innate ability to transform our lives so we can flourish, create, connect, accept and thrive.
![Photo of Ben Silverman, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f31a8a9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Finding someone to talk to, the first step in therapy, is often the most difficult. I understand that the idea of opening up to someone, let alone a stranger, can be daunting, so I would like to offer you time, patience, empathy, and understanding. Life is a journey full of obstacles which may lead to depression, anxiety, confusion, or unhappiness. Sometimes we forget that we are the ones that know ourselves best. Therapy is a way to help yourself be the happiest you can be, and my role as a counselor is to walk that path with you.
Finding someone to talk to, the first step in therapy, is often the most difficult. I understand that the idea of opening up to someone, let alone a stranger, can be daunting, so I would like to offer you time, patience, empathy, and understanding. Life is a journey full of obstacles which may lead to depression, anxiety, confusion, or unhappiness. Sometimes we forget that we are the ones that know ourselves best. Therapy is a way to help yourself be the happiest you can be, and my role as a counselor is to walk that path with you.
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Anna Flores Locke
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Trouble conceiving? Can't get pregnant? Feel isolated, alone, and ashamed? I've been there, I get it. Infertility is the beast that can ruin your life, your marriage, and your sense of self. Don't give up, until you become the mother you are meant to be. I am here for you every step of the way. The family building journey is hard, you need support, you need comfort, and most importantly you need a counselor who truly gets it. I'm proof that you can battle the infertility beast and win. I will show you how to do the same, and finding meaning in your pain. Your time is now! Don't give up and don't do it alone.
Trouble conceiving? Can't get pregnant? Feel isolated, alone, and ashamed? I've been there, I get it. Infertility is the beast that can ruin your life, your marriage, and your sense of self. Don't give up, until you become the mother you are meant to be. I am here for you every step of the way. The family building journey is hard, you need support, you need comfort, and most importantly you need a counselor who truly gets it. I'm proof that you can battle the infertility beast and win. I will show you how to do the same, and finding meaning in your pain. Your time is now! Don't give up and don't do it alone.
![Photo of Renee Caronia, LPC, LCADC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51c36b43-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/6/320x400.jpeg)
Renee Caronia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. I emphasize establishing strong therapeutic relationships founded on trust and safety. My approach integrates person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and EMDR, tailored to each individual's needs. My dedication, insight, and compassion guide clients towards healing and personal growth. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, I empower clients to explore their challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. I emphasize establishing strong therapeutic relationships founded on trust and safety. My approach integrates person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and EMDR, tailored to each individual's needs. My dedication, insight, and compassion guide clients towards healing and personal growth. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, I empower clients to explore their challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
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Dr. Jerry Opthof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LPC, LCADC, NCC, CSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Are you facing obstacles in your relationships, work, and/or education? These obstacles may be, feeling stuck; general unhappiness; sadness; high anxiety; anger; low motivation; confusion; and difficulty adjusting after a disappointment, failure, or loss. You do not have to hit bottom for the change to begin. You have taken the first step by looking for help. I am a licensed therapist who uses the most effective methods available for improving your mood, reducing your stress or improving your relationships. I help you find solutions to a wide range of life challenges.
Are you facing obstacles in your relationships, work, and/or education? These obstacles may be, feeling stuck; general unhappiness; sadness; high anxiety; anger; low motivation; confusion; and difficulty adjusting after a disappointment, failure, or loss. You do not have to hit bottom for the change to begin. You have taken the first step by looking for help. I am a licensed therapist who uses the most effective methods available for improving your mood, reducing your stress or improving your relationships. I help you find solutions to a wide range of life challenges.
![Photo of Nazeli M. Mouradian-Afarian, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f1790b5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nazeli M. Mouradian-Afarian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
When unresolved lifelong challenges cause feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, proper diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve general well-being. My clinical experience encompassed serving families and individuals who are going through life cycle changes such as developmental delays, ADHD, coping with grief/loss, adjustment to divorce, parenting support, adoption, chronic pain, and family estrangement. I aim to empower my clients to discover their best selves by utilizing my clinical expertise, and providing them with essential tools needed to attain their highest level of independent functioning.
When unresolved lifelong challenges cause feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, proper diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve general well-being. My clinical experience encompassed serving families and individuals who are going through life cycle changes such as developmental delays, ADHD, coping with grief/loss, adjustment to divorce, parenting support, adoption, chronic pain, and family estrangement. I aim to empower my clients to discover their best selves by utilizing my clinical expertise, and providing them with essential tools needed to attain their highest level of independent functioning.
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Loren A. Galese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
I believe everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives with encouragement, positive regard and by building effective lines of communication. My specialty areas include Self esteem in adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, stress and life changes, family conflict and relationship conflict. I believe in person center therapeutic approach, helping the client feel safe while giving them the tools to work towards overcoming their challenges in life.
I believe everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives with encouragement, positive regard and by building effective lines of communication. My specialty areas include Self esteem in adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, stress and life changes, family conflict and relationship conflict. I believe in person center therapeutic approach, helping the client feel safe while giving them the tools to work towards overcoming their challenges in life.
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Number of Therapists in Hillsdale, NJ
40+
Average cost per session
$162
Therapists in Hillsdale, NJ who prioritize treating:
98% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
72% | Grief |
60% | Trauma and PTSD |
58% | Women's Issues |
56% | Relationship Issues |
56% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
53% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Hillsdale, NJ see their clients
96% | In Person and Online | |
4% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
18% | Male |