Therapists in Jersey City, NJ

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.

Are you afraid of failure? Do you speak/think negatively about yourself? Need help with boundaries in relationships? For many people, these discomforts are worsened by the addition of self-judgment. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can explore these thought and relational patterns. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, perfectionism, womens issues, relationship/familil issues, major life adjustments. Additionally, I am an allied therapist with experience supporting the LGBTIA+ community, as well as individuals and couples from all races, ethnicities, cultures, and ages.

Sonna Kem is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with up to 8 years of experience. Her experience includes treating adolescents, adults, families, and couples with a diverse range of clinical needs including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues.

Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.

Therapy is only as good as the relationship between therapist and client. I provide a space for the client to explore their vulnerabilities, hopes, challenges and meet them with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and an environment where growth can occur. The human experience is universal and yet it is as unique as each individual human. Culture, family background, and one’s own personal circumstances directly inform a client’s worldview. I work closely with those struggling to manage the stress of daily life and those experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, and relational challenges.

Notice an increase in anxiety, depression, and/or stress in recent years? Worried your anxiety has begun to affect self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, or overall enjoyment in life? Living with this is difficult and does not need to be managed alone. By offering a welcoming space and utilizing an individualized evidence-based approach I aim to help clients reach their personal goals. I utilize a strengths-based approach to empower clients to challenge negative self-talk, support emotional regulation, and develop healthy coping skills.

Embark on a transformative journey with a therapist who truly understands. Facing life's challenges can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for you to be heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your unique needs and goals, empowering you to build resilience, find balance, and achieve personal growth. Embrace the opportunity to turn your struggles into strengths and live the life you've always envisioned.

The human experience is filled with joy and challenges. Sometimes these challenges exceed our own capacity to cope effectively. My goal as a therapist is to lend the support needed for my clients to create meaningful, fulfilling lives while overcoming any challenges they face. I am passionate about helping individuals and families recognize and embrace their capacity to understand and to change their life experience. If you are in need of a supportive environment to weather an emotional storm, I am here to listen compassionately and provide a safe therapeutic space for all clients.

Asking for help is difficult, and finding a therapist you connect with can sometimes feel insurmountable. Whether you’ve decided to go back to therapy, never tried it before, or struggled repeatedly to get started with a therapist, I am here to support you as you begin your journey to exploring and achieving change. As we go about our day to day activities, it is easy to forget to attend to our minds and bodies, connect with our loved ones and communities, keep strong boundaries and live by our values. Oftentimes we desire to try something new, be something new, and despite that we feel we're slipping back into old routines.

Life is overwhelming in the best and worst ways. As Glennon Doyle explains, “Life is brutal. But it’s also beautiful. Brutiful”. I strive to collaboratively work with you to process these brutiful moments. Through evidence-based practices, professional support, and an empathetic perspective, you no longer have to handle it on your own. Our work together will be goal-oriented to support you in becoming the best version of yourself. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, major life transitions and interpersonal relationship or familial conflict.

Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Are you feeling anxious, exhausted, or “not enough” as a parent, partner, or person? Are you not being seen or heard by others? If you’re feeling hopeless and out of ideas to make things better, it may be time to gain new perspective and skills with a professional. Using evidence-based approaches, I provide wraparound support for children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental disorders, parenting issues, and relationship challenges.

I pride myself on my ability to connect with clients and build a relationship that allows you to flourish by amplifying your innate strengths and eliminating barriers. In life, we often find ourselves continuously engaging in patterns that lead to stress, anxiety, uncertainty, low self-worth, and unproductivity. I am here to help recognize where these patterns come from and how we can move beyond. Let’s work together toward creating the life you’ve imagined. To name a few, I specialize in working with individuals affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

Accepting New Clients! Has life become increasingly challenging to manage, feeling a seemingly endless barrage of emotions? This can easily create challenges with functioning in our daily lives. Recognizing the need for support is the first step on your path to emotional wellness. Support can come from many different areas within your life, but sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone who can provide support objectively. The goal in treatment is to increase your emotional well-being from a strength-based approach to support your path of personal growth.

You deserve to have a life free of anxiety, sadness, flashbacks from past crises and conflicts in relationships. Share your troubles with me so I can strengthen and empower you to help you manage your worries. I work w Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Grief, Bipolar DO, Stress, Anxiety , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Self esteem , Depression , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Codependency , Communication Problems , Divorce and Separation , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame. I am also certified in EMDR

I've been helping people to improve their lives for over thirty years. I began working with young adults in inpatient psychiatry and expanded to include outpatient counseling, research, training and professional development. I received my MS from Columbia University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both New Jersey and New York. I have completed over twenty years of supervised psychotherapy experience. In my practice, I specialize in working with people to gain insight and maximize their potential.

My deepest commitment is to help you find hope, healing, and transformation. I've had the privilege of walking alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds, including new mothers, children, teenagers, married couples, and people working through anxiety, trauma, grief, body image or eating disorders, and major life transitions. I prioritize the well-being and growth of each client and I provide unwavering support and guidance through life's challenges.

Ever feel like you’re on autopilot? Moving through life disconnected from your inner guidance and unsure how to reclaim your sense of peace and joy? We live in a culture where everyone is in a rush, and the time to be in flow and reflective isn’t built into our day to day. My intention is to hold a space where you can slow down to meet yourself in new ways and move forward from a place of true self-knowledge. I specialize in working with those who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I also work with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma.

When the burden of carrying trauma and stress becomes too much, people often feel like life is out of control. These periods of personal struggle can be an opportunity for growth and hope instead of continued hurt and personal crisis. Talking to a therapist offers an avenue to understand what is happening to you and your relationships (ie. with loved ones, friends, family, and of course yourself). It is an experience that can help you feel listened to, understood, and help you find solutions to improve how you feel and live.

As a bicultural and bilingual therapist, I work with adults, families, teens, and kids facing trauma, ADHD, depression, grief/loss, and LGBTQIA+ challenges. I help individuals and families resolve conflict, intergenerational trauma, and work closely with frustrated parents to navigate the social, behavioral, and academic challenges of their children. In my work, I provide trauma-informed care as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and am able to bring yoga practices into my psychotherapy work as a Certified Yoga Teacher.