Female Therapists in Lakewood, NJ

I believe in treating everyone with the respect and dignity that they deserve. I have a range and variety of treatment experiences, including working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma. I have a special ability to assess and counsel individuals in crisis. I have over 30 years of experience working in crisis intervention and crisis management within hospital type settings, as well as outpatient agencies. I prefer to work with individuals 18 and older. Currently, only providing virtual sessions.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who approaches therapy with a warm and compassionate perspective. My goal is to help empower you to unlock your full potential in a safe, non-judgmental space so you can become the best version of yourself.

From the outside, your life looks wonderful. But somehow, it doesn’t feel wonderful at all. Everything in your life seems fine except for you. You are walled off from your feelings. It’s hard to connect to yourself and even harder to connect to other people. When asked what you want or what you feel, you have no idea. At times, you feel a deep emptiness, as if you’re hollow inside. When in a crowd, you feel lonelier than you do when you're by yourself. When things go wrong, you blame yourself so harshly that it’s downright mean.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Art Therapist. I am passionate about guiding women in overcoming challenges in their lives and resolving trauma and difficult experiences which are holding them back from accomplishing their goals and leading happy and fulfilling lives. I aspire to assist individuals in accessing and utilizing their unique strengths to enhance their lives and achieve their personal goals.

Welcome! I am Antoniette Richburg. I have an MSW and LCSW. As a social worker I worked in various industries such as Addictions, Domestic Violence, Developmental Disabilities. I began my clinical journey in 2007 as hospice Social Work. After 11 yrs. in that industry, I crossed over the provide private in-home counseling and psychotherapy to senior or homebound population. I opened my own practice in 2018 and began work with a wider range of clientele from ages 25 up to Centenarians. I help those truly seeking change in their life develop the tools unique to their needs, personality and circumstances.

I firmly believe that life's most difficult challenges - intense and explosive emotions, impulsive behaviors, trauma, emotional eating, suicidality, self-harm, substance abuse - can be handled and surmounted through compassionate support and attainable goals. I am a certified DBT therapist, a skill-based therapy designed to help those living with overwhelming emotions and harmful behavior patterns. In my years of practice, I have seen my clients master the tools of Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness to build happy and productive lives, with increased self-respect and positive relationships. I know there is hope and relief for everyone.

Feel like you keep on getting stuck in patterns and behaviors that make you feel worse? Wondering why feeling good and healthy feels so elusive? Getting curious why your relationships aren't going how you want them to? Explore your inner world, work through procedural patterns, and create awareness and health to live the life you desire.

Are you feeling that your life is not as wonderful as you thought it would be? Struggling to be a good wife and mother when you can barely catch your breath and hold yourself up. You struggle with grief after divorce or loss of a loved one. You might have had a difficult childhood during which your necessary and adaptive responses can bring suffering in the present. There is the possibility of remarrying and raising a larger family. You feel overwhelmed and unhappy and want others to respond to you in a more positive way. It’s hard to feel confident being a mother when you didn’t have the right role model growing up.

Life can be exhilarating or exhausting, deeply satisfying or lacking meaningful relationships or passions. It is not at all unusual at times to feel lost, confused or stuck. Often you can self- correct and get back on a clear path. But if you are reading my profile you may be considering some help to get there.

I believe the therapy journey should be authentic, compassionate and healing. I recognize my clients as the best experts on their own self and the strength it takes to seek support. I consider myself an integrative therapist and use techniques from various modalities such as a strength-based approach, IFS and DBT, with a psychodynamic lens. Using empathy and my open nature, I empower each of my clients in their growth. I work with adults and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinician and Certified Coach with 15+ years of experience. I provide support for clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds and a broad range of clinical and personal concerns. I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care. I can confidently help to guide you to become "unstuck" from mental/emotional/behavioral burdens, to be able to experience significant relief, even during such intense world crises. Let's start by clarifying which support tools we need to help you to feel and be at your best!

You may think of yourself as bad, worthless, crazy or sick. You may feel shame for behaviors you have done. You may wish the ground would swallow you up. You may have no energy to face another day. You may know that beneath that darkness and gloom is a beautiful soul. It is okay to be human and to have ups and downs. It is okay to need someone to embrace your journey and tread the waters of life with you. You are worth the fight. You are deserving of peace. You matter. No amount of trauma, pain, challenge, illness and broken-heart can change that.

Do you feel that your life is a constant struggle? You struggle to gain effectiveness at work and at home, though encounter no success. I can help you achieve a life that is satisfying, a life you so much deserve. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, mood issues, I believe in your ability to heal. There is so much you can do to gain inner peace, healing, and conquer your goals. Through the use of IFS along with building tools and skills to give you inner strength, I can help you feel empowered in your situation.

I'm Dinelle Polchinski and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in NJ. I am trained in individual, couples, and structural family therapy. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, severe and persistent mental illness, grief and trauma focused therapy. While my style can be described as eclectic, my sessions with individuals are primarily person-centered, interpersonal and supportive. I incorporate techniques from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, mindfulness and self-compassion. I am trained in grief support, trauma therapy and I'm a certified ADHD professional.

Hey hey! I am Tysheira Maddox, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of NJ, PA, and D.C. As your therapist, I will be journeying by your side as we work through your most challenging moments and the self-limiting thoughts that keep you from living the life you desire. My counseling style is warm, laid back, and sprinkled with some humor. My most common approaches that I like to use from my therapy tool kit are CBT, DBT, Narrative and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

You wish your child would follow the bedtime or breakfast routine better. Your child seems unable to communicate, problem solve, reflect, or play with friends. Your child has difficulty with homework or following rules. Your child gets into trouble at school or with the kids on the block. You want your child to learn the art of communication, how to express their emotions in appropriate ways or to understand other people’s feelings. Your child needs help! You have tried everything you know including interventions. You feel frustrated and emotionally drained. You agonize about their behavior that is affecting the rest of the family.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.

My ideal client is someone who is grappling with substance use or addiction and is seeking a path to healing and positive change. I understand that individuals facing addiction often carry a heavy emotional burden and require a supportive and non-judgmental environment to navigate the complexities of their journey. My clients typically aspire to achieve sobriety, regain control of their lives, and foster healthier relationships. They seek personal growth, self-discovery, and a renewed sense of purpose. I recognize the importance of addressing the holistic well-being of the clients and meet all concerns with empathy and respect.

Are you experiencing pain and loneliness? Are you ready to do the inner work of healing? I am passionate about working with women and teenagers. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, relationships, self expression or the effects of trauma on your emotional wellbeing, then you have come to the right place! I welcome my clients into a safe, supportive and empathetic space in which we journey together. I offer a listening ear and a compassionate heart. We work together to find the techniques in my toolbox that work best to empower you.