Multicultural Therapists in Hoboken, NJ

Do you struggle with worrisome thoughts throughout the day? Do you feel you need a change but don’t know how or where to start? You are not alone. Anxiety, depression and obsessive thoughts are very common and most of us need help in managing life’s stressors. I am here to support you in achieving well-being through effective coping skills. I am experienced in working with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds struggling with mental health challenges including anxiety, depression and OCD. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing various modalities to fit clients’ goals.

Therapy can be transformative by providing you with the support and care that you need. Together we will work to understand your story to shed light on the thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that are causing you distress. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with racial identity, assimilation, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. I also have experience in working with individuals of the LGBTQ+ community surrounding queer identity formation and coming out.

I am a licensed mental health professional since 2019 and use a collaborative approach of evidence-based interventions and our therapeutic relationship to help guide you to a place of hope and healing. I have specialized training in supporting the needs of BIPOC, LGBTQ, TGNC, first generation and immigrant individuals who may be experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms due to various challenges in their life, such as trauma and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. I identify as a second generation Filipino American female and find my lived and professional experiences add value to my work with clients.

Are you stressed, stuck, and burned out? Are past events haunting you? Stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and life happens. When life gets tough, a therapist is a great resource for help and support. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey and allow me to assist you in overcoming mental health obstacles.

Center for Hope and Renewal is committed to helping the residents of New Jersey with a variety of presenting concerns. Our staff are expertly trained and devoted therapists who share CHR's commitment to high-quality mental and emotional health services using a multi-tiered approach to help our clients on their journey to wellness. CHR is a group practice with therapists who work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Our therapists specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, loss/grief, relationship issues and life transitions amongst many other presenting issues.

You’re exhausted from feeling like this. Feeling like there is something… off. This could be persistent feelings of emptiness in your chest, feelings of jitters in your stomach, or thoughts that won’t let go in your mind. As you’re reading this, I want to congratulate you. You have already completed the first step towards taking control.

Experience social anxiety? Poor boundaries in relationships? Lack motivation to engage in the very tasks you once enjoyed? In a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment, let’s explore what you need to improve your mental health. Through emphasizing your strengths and identifying effective coping skills, you can begin to feel equipped to handle life's challenges.

I proudly identify as an LGBTQ therapist who believes in a therapeutic relationship that is stepped in active-listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. In turn, this allows for clients to feel safe and secure when we engage in a therapeutic relationship. Therapy is about being yourself without the judgment of the world; and it is a discovery process that gives you the opportunity to visualize possibilities in life. My attention is drawn to connecting with clients, being collaborative and interactive, and learning how to help clients become unstuck in life.

Are you finding that you are having feelings of persistent worry and excessive fear or tension over everyday life and can't pinpoint why? Are you struggling with a depressed mood or loss of interest in everyday activities? I'm glad you took the brave and courageous step to begin therapy and explore what may be keeping you from feeling peace. What would it feel like, for you to be at ease, to suffer less? I want to help you explore that calmness and tranquility.

After working for the past 6.5 years closely with survivors of sexual abuse at a prominent NYC hospital, I have developed a strong passion for continuing my work with survivors. Recently, many survivors are being triggered by events in the worlds of entertainment, national, and local news. The increased reporting has created significant public awareness leading people to flashback to painful and traumatic events of childhood and adult sexual abuse. You do not have to live alone with those memories, thoughts, feelings, anxiety, and depression. If untreated, the effects of trauma can have a lasting life impact.

When life feels like a high-pressure balancing act, therapy can help. I work with clients seeking more ease and grace as they walk through a difficult world. My speciality is supporting Black women and other women of color, clients from immigrant backgrounds, and people from marginalized communities. Many of my clients are also helping professionals who need some space to get out of the "helper" role and focus on themselves for a change.

I believe that the process of psychotherapy is reparative and restorative. Working together, therapy provides an authentic human connection allowing for change to occur towards a healthy, balanced and genuine way of living. I provide a therapeutic space that is safe, warm, non-judgmental, empathic and respectful. My approach is integrative and holistic involving psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic and social justice elements. I understand that people and life in general are complex and in therapy we will work together to determine the best approach for the our therapeutic process.

Our emotions, thoughts, relationships, identities, and experiences shape how we process, cope, and find meaning in life's rewarding and stressful moments. I work with you to build a professional relationship fostering mutuality, understanding, bravery, empowerment, and accountability. I use humanistic, experiential, attachment, mindfulness, emotion-focused, and relational-cultural approaches to support individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals, liberation, and desired sense of self. Recognizing our social-cultural-political nature, I help clients explore these aspects to live more authentically, fully, and healthily.

Finding the right therapist is crucial for a great psychotherapy experience. And while you may usually handle life's challenges well unexpected stress, anxiety, depression, or navigating difficult relationships can be confusing and overwhelming. I'm not one of those therapists who just listens and nods. My proven approach is characterized by warmth and supportiveness and is grounded in evidence-based treatment modalities, critical thinking, and unwavering confidentiality. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I'm here to help you uncover the root of your issues and guide you towards confidence and clarity for a brighter future.

I am a compassionate and dedicated Pakistani-American Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with Taima M. Elliott Counseling Service LCSW, PLLC. I embarked on my academic journey at Stony Brook University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology before pursuing a Masters in Social Work at the same institution. As an immigrant from Pakistan with a background shaped by both my cultural roots and my upbringing in the US, I am deeply committed to fostering cultural competence within the mental health field and building bridges to mental wellness.

Empowerment, empathy, compassion, & trust are the cornerstones upon which I build a safe healing space to overcome obstacles. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) & Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to assist clients with life's navigation by making healthier emotional choices & achieving unconditional acceptance. I have completed Level 1 & 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and when working with couples I channel my skills towards building a strong base to increase relationship intimacy through healthy communication, conflict resolution, & making life dreams come true.

Navigating through life’s everyday stressors is a daunting task. Emotions can be difficult to manage, and you may feel overwhelmed by personal, familial, and societal expectations. Gathering the necessary tools and techniques to lead a healthy and a successful life are attainable and in your future.

My group practice specializes in work with the LGBTQ+, consensually non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM communities. Are you worried that most therapists will not truly understand you or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because of your sexual and/or gender minority status? I had these same concerns and they motivated me to become a psychotherapist who could help others like me. We will work together in a safe and relaxing environment to discover and actualize the solutions you need in order to live a more fulfilling life.

I believe therapy should be a collaborative, exploratory, and compassionate space for clients to work toward their goals. I utilize a blend of different treatment modalities that are psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed, as well as integrate cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices when appropriate.