Therapists in Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY currently providing video psychotherapy sessions. I see teens, adults, and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, academic stressors, and identity development. I approach psychotherapy holistically, integrating models such as Internal Family Systems Theory, The Ackerman Relational Approach, and Trauma Theory. Working in an environment focused on social justice, it is important to me to be able to help clients navigate issues related to experiences of racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and sexism.

I am a holistic psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, and my goal is to help you feel worthy and fulfilled. Whether you are experiencing a condition such as anxiety or depression, coping with past trauma, wanting to feel more gratified in your relationships or needing support in managing life stress, I will meet you where you are at to start working towards your goals. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques and practice holistic treatment that focuses on overall wellness of mind and body. I specialize in treating anxiety, building self-worth and self-compassion, and supporting clients in life transitions.

You are tired of thinking about the worst-case scenarios when it comes to your work and current/future relationships. You are tired of listening to the never-ending dialogue of your inner critic that you are not good enough to keep you stuck. You are tired of accommodating others but not putting yourself first without tremendous guilt or feeling selfish. You want to feel empowered, gain confidence, and access your resilience. It’s time to get joy and excitement back into your life. It's time to start showing up for yourself!

You are trying to make changes in your life but you do not know where to start, and that might lead you to feel anxious and depressed. You may experience racing or intrusive thoughts, sadness, irritability, and a lack of motivation. You are struggling to cope with these feelings on your own. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help you identify, prioritize, and achieve your goals to create a happier and healthier mindset and lifestyle.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a cutting-edge treatment in which ketamine is supplemented by therapy to more effectively treat things like depression, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma. Ketamine is a safe, legal, effective medicine used for over 50 years by the medical community for its sedative and euphoric effects, and more recently used therapeutically for its anti-depressive, mood-elevating, and stress-reducing effects, especially when complemented by psychotherapy. The short-term effects can last weeks, while also helping form new synaptic connections in the brain and boost neuroplasticity for long-lasting symptom improvement.

Do you feel caught in the past & unable to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed or burned out? Tired of repeating the same patterns? Ready for a change, but unsure of what it looks like and how to get there? Whether you feel anxious & overwhelmed or depressed & bored by your relationships with work, partners, friends and family, I'm here to help you move forward into the life that you want for yourself. Everyone comes to therapy for unique reasons. Whether you have a specific goal for therapy, or a nagging feeling you would like to shake, I am here to support you through an active & holistic process of collaborative exploration.

Therapy is not about being put in a box. Every person is different and their individual needs should be approached as such. I believe that therapy is to be tailor made for every person on a step-by-step basis. Individualized for the individual person.

I'm a compassionate and creative psychotherapist in private practice in Maplewood and Jersey City, NJ. I use an eclectic approach to healing using mind, body, and heart connections. I believe in the ability for all of us to heal and grow from a place of self acceptance and compassion. I help my clients define their goals for therapy and we create a plan together in a safe and calming environment. My areas of experience include trauma, childhood abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I enjoy working with individuals and couples.

Thinking of therapy? Ask for the for the first session free. IPG has 3 offices throughout New Jersey (Highland Park, Jersey City, and Freehold), with almost 30 therapists, many of whom are experts in sex therapy. Because many sexual problems affect relationships, not just individuals, our sex therapists also have extensive training in various forms of couples therapy, so we are ideally equipped to handle relationship problems with a sexual component. Whether your concern is primarily a sexual issue or part of a larger marital issue, we are the right choice. We also work of course with individuals for various sex-related concerns.

As an Italian-American immigrant and expatriate with extensive training in Social Work and Psychotherapy, as well as over 20 years in the Corporate world, I bring a lot of life experience to my work as a therapist. We will work together to confront the roots of anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem and confidence, and self-destructive behaviors. I can help you with anxiety and depression, relationships, immigration issues, sexuality, emotional impact of student loans, and addictive compulsive behavior. Career counseling.

As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.

Thinking of therapy? Ask us for the first session free. At IPG, we are proud pioneers in gender-affirming psychotherapy for trans and gender gon-conforming people. We view gender diversity as normal, not a mental illness. We're likely more experienced than any other practice in New Jersey, with roughly 20% of our clients being gender-diverse in some way, though of course we work with other communities. In 2019 we were awarded a PROUD Award recognizing our decades of work with the trans community. All of our NJ locations (Highland Park, Jersey City, Freehold) have therapists who work with trans/GNC adults, adolescents, and children.

My clinical approach is rooted in the therapeutic relationship. Empathy, validation, and the provision of a safe environment are essential aspects of a positive healing alliance. It will become easier to make more satisfying choices by gaining a fuller understanding of yourself. Together, we can develop an approach that feels comfortable and help you find greater fulfillment in your life.

Are you aware of your patterns and struggling to change them? Do you often feel overwhelmed? Have difficulties saying no? We may look at different areas of your life: career, family, grief/loss, life purpose, relationships, spirituality, trauma recovery and more. Together we will explore habits, beliefs and blocks, which contribute to stress as well as interfere with feeling fulfillment, satisfaction and joy. With a holistic approach, I support learning how every emotion is trying to help you in some way. For example, you might often feel anxious and frustrated, then learn to better represent your needs, set boundaries and more.

I will provide you with presence, openness and a genuine commitment to healing. If you are reading this you may be considering facing a problem in your life. This takes courage and a willingness to face something that is real and present. I have been most drawn to the view that we are shaped by our unconscious being and the decisions we make are greatly influenced by things we are not even aware of. Knowing this can help us be gentle and kind with ourselves as we approach the therapeutic process.

Throughout my many years serving a young adult/adult population, I have gained a great respect for working collaboratively with each client to understand the most effective approach for the individual. My approach involves providing a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment in which we can gain a greater awareness of the individual's unique concerns and work from this awareness to affect change in the present.

I strive to be the therapist I'd want for myself—actively engaged and genuinely invested in your journey. I don't just problem-solve; I help you discover your genuine self. Whether working on your challenges, I work with you to figure out what really matters even when life feels stacked against you. Clients, whether new to therapy or experienced, often find me to be their secret weapon in navigating life's challenges. I specialize in DBT, ACT, CBT, and Gottman methods, integrating these approaches to tailor a unique, effective strategy for each individual.

The world we live in is complicated. Many of us are faced with uncertainty and harsh demands. It's often hard to function under so much pressure. My aim is to provide you with a nonjudgmental, supportive environment and to help you understand and face your challenges. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a Masters degree from the university of Southern California. I have over 15 years of experience working with families and adults of all ages. I work with a wide array of clinical issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and relational difficulties.

February 2024: Accepting new clients in person in Millburn, Hoboken, and with telehealth! My ultimate goal is to help you, your child or teen, and/or your family develop resiliency, strengthen relationships, reconnect with your possibilities, and learn new ways of handling the stresses and challenges facing us today. Utilizing a strength-based, client-centered approach, we will work together to develop meaningful goals and work towards them in a collaborative way in order to decrease stress, learn new coping skills, and develop flexible ways of handling life's ups and downs.