Female Therapists in Ledgewood, NJ
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Melany Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Are you looking for a teen therapist that can offer adult guidance that is well received by your child? Are you a college student struggling with the transition to adulthood? My ideal client is an adolescent or young adult looking for support in navigating peer relationships, changing responsibly, and anxiety about life stressors. If you're looking to improve your mood and build your confidence, I can support you. Whether you are looking to find your ideal friend group, confidently face the challenges of "adulting," or communicate better with your family, I can help you find your way.
Are you looking for a teen therapist that can offer adult guidance that is well received by your child? Are you a college student struggling with the transition to adulthood? My ideal client is an adolescent or young adult looking for support in navigating peer relationships, changing responsibly, and anxiety about life stressors. If you're looking to improve your mood and build your confidence, I can support you. Whether you are looking to find your ideal friend group, confidently face the challenges of "adulting," or communicate better with your family, I can help you find your way.
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Nicole Bolognini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Are your childhood memories confusing because you know you were cared for but never felt important? Perhaps you had emotionally immature parents or distant parents who met your basic needs but neglected your emotional needs. Do you often feel lonely, disconnected, and searching for love you didn't receive? Do you wonder why you often feel "not good enough," unlovable or unworthy? Perhaps you have found loving relationships but you still feel unfulfilled, untrusting or alone in life. You may even recall the early life events that triggered your mistrust of loving relationships, but you can't resolve these feelings.
Are your childhood memories confusing because you know you were cared for but never felt important? Perhaps you had emotionally immature parents or distant parents who met your basic needs but neglected your emotional needs. Do you often feel lonely, disconnected, and searching for love you didn't receive? Do you wonder why you often feel "not good enough," unlovable or unworthy? Perhaps you have found loving relationships but you still feel unfulfilled, untrusting or alone in life. You may even recall the early life events that triggered your mistrust of loving relationships, but you can't resolve these feelings.
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Beverly Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, ACS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to the first step on your journey to peace and wellness! I work with children, adolescents and adults to increase their ability to dream big and move forward! I am a fully Licensed seasoned therapist with over 30 years or experience. In addition I hold credentials as a Certified Clinical Supervisor, A Certified EMDR therapist / EMDRIA approved consultant , A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & A Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I draw from psychotherapy modalities in both verbal and creative realms. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, trauma and Perinatal Mental Health.
Welcome to the first step on your journey to peace and wellness! I work with children, adolescents and adults to increase their ability to dream big and move forward! I am a fully Licensed seasoned therapist with over 30 years or experience. In addition I hold credentials as a Certified Clinical Supervisor, A Certified EMDR therapist / EMDRIA approved consultant , A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & A Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I draw from psychotherapy modalities in both verbal and creative realms. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, trauma and Perinatal Mental Health.
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You are in the process of taking a very important step in getting to a healthier you. Often, the first step is the most difficult. Be proud that you are now making a choice that will likely lead to healing and growth and will enable you to make more positive choices moving forward. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties, suffering from grief or loss, demonstrating communication problems or simply feeling "stuck," contact me at Three Steps Forward to discuss how I can help you. I now offer Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). Call to inquire.
You are in the process of taking a very important step in getting to a healthier you. Often, the first step is the most difficult. Be proud that you are now making a choice that will likely lead to healing and growth and will enable you to make more positive choices moving forward. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties, suffering from grief or loss, demonstrating communication problems or simply feeling "stuck," contact me at Three Steps Forward to discuss how I can help you. I now offer Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). Call to inquire.
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R Ellen Runyon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , EMDR, CCP
Verified Verified
Ledgewood, NJ 07852 (Online Only)
I will work with you to find the best approach in helping you to achieve positive changes in your life. Life can create all types of challenges, but together, we can find solutions. I specialize in helping you feel confident, overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship/transition struggles, or the impact of trauma. We together will find a treatment option, coping strategies, and focus for empowering you to move forward in a positive, and healthy life. Let’s together work to help you find your own inner peace.
I will work with you to find the best approach in helping you to achieve positive changes in your life. Life can create all types of challenges, but together, we can find solutions. I specialize in helping you feel confident, overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship/transition struggles, or the impact of trauma. We together will find a treatment option, coping strategies, and focus for empowering you to move forward in a positive, and healthy life. Let’s together work to help you find your own inner peace.
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Jennifer Quigley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ledgewood, NJ 07852 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients! Hello, My name Jennifer Quigley and I am Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience. My therapeutic approach is characterized by support and empathy, aimed at guiding clients towards getting back to feeling like themselves. I am currently in-network with Aetna, Oscar, United Healthcare & Cigna. Please feel free to call or send me an email, or you can book directly through my website. Looking forward to working together!
Currently accepting new clients! Hello, My name Jennifer Quigley and I am Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience. My therapeutic approach is characterized by support and empathy, aimed at guiding clients towards getting back to feeling like themselves. I am currently in-network with Aetna, Oscar, United Healthcare & Cigna. Please feel free to call or send me an email, or you can book directly through my website. Looking forward to working together!
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Life is filled with obstacles of all different shapes and sizes which often leave us feeling worn down emotionally; oftentimes, when this happens, what we need the most is someone that will listen to us without judgment and that will allow us to feel safe. I believe that when a client is able to connect with a therapist and genuinely feels respected and supported, the client is able to start to make progress on their journey and positive changes start to blossom.
Life is filled with obstacles of all different shapes and sizes which often leave us feeling worn down emotionally; oftentimes, when this happens, what we need the most is someone that will listen to us without judgment and that will allow us to feel safe. I believe that when a client is able to connect with a therapist and genuinely feels respected and supported, the client is able to start to make progress on their journey and positive changes start to blossom.
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Narda Ludena
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Succasunna, NJ 07876 (Online Only)
I have served as an agent of change for families and couples for 30 years. As a consultant, I provide options for clients to engage in moments and experiences that offer reflection and presence in areas that clients may feel alone, abandoned, lack of safety, and devalued. I provide a safe and open environment where each individual and couple can risk reaching within and/or with their significant other in identifying areas in need of healing and repair. Whether it is improving in school, work, or with significant other, it is an opportunity in participating in the possibilities.
I have served as an agent of change for families and couples for 30 years. As a consultant, I provide options for clients to engage in moments and experiences that offer reflection and presence in areas that clients may feel alone, abandoned, lack of safety, and devalued. I provide a safe and open environment where each individual and couple can risk reaching within and/or with their significant other in identifying areas in need of healing and repair. Whether it is improving in school, work, or with significant other, it is an opportunity in participating in the possibilities.
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Is it challenging to feel joy in your life? Is it hard to navigate daily stressors and feel present? Do you struggle to enjoy relationships with others? Have you lost touch with yourself, or feel disconnected? Do you find yourself stuck in thoughts and feelings about negative events from your past? Maybe you’ve answered yes to some of these questions. If so, I am here to offer support as you navigate these complexities. I partner with clients to build upon existing strengths and enact change you seek in your life. Every person is unique and I will work with you to find an approach to therapy that feels right.
Is it challenging to feel joy in your life? Is it hard to navigate daily stressors and feel present? Do you struggle to enjoy relationships with others? Have you lost touch with yourself, or feel disconnected? Do you find yourself stuck in thoughts and feelings about negative events from your past? Maybe you’ve answered yes to some of these questions. If so, I am here to offer support as you navigate these complexities. I partner with clients to build upon existing strengths and enact change you seek in your life. Every person is unique and I will work with you to find an approach to therapy that feels right.
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Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
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Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
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Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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Jessica Stiskin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Succasunna, NJ 07876 (Online Only)
Perhaps you've been feeling like you're the passenger in your own metaphorical car as it drives cruise control through your life. You have wants and needs but feelings of fear, self-doubt, or unworthiness, keep you from fulfilling them. You've been viewing other people as having it better than you, always wishing to be someone else other than yourself. What if I told you, you are deserving and capable of the happiness you desire. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have a poor connection with themselves, and difficulty accepting themselves and their life circumstances, both fortunate and unfortunate.
Perhaps you've been feeling like you're the passenger in your own metaphorical car as it drives cruise control through your life. You have wants and needs but feelings of fear, self-doubt, or unworthiness, keep you from fulfilling them. You've been viewing other people as having it better than you, always wishing to be someone else other than yourself. What if I told you, you are deserving and capable of the happiness you desire. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have a poor connection with themselves, and difficulty accepting themselves and their life circumstances, both fortunate and unfortunate.
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How did I get here again? I don’t want to be here. I absolutely refuse to stay here. You’ve tried so many things… yoga, the gym, a new diet, social media, meditation. They all have one thing in common. They haven’t worked. Change? What? How? Let's face it, change is scary. You don’t know what you'll look or feel like. Therapy may be just what you’re looking for. I’ve been where you are. I have come out the other side. Let’s explore this together. I’ve got the “map.” I know the "route." I also have the lamp to light the way. And oh, I’ll be there with you every step of the way. Let’s do it! Call now.
How did I get here again? I don’t want to be here. I absolutely refuse to stay here. You’ve tried so many things… yoga, the gym, a new diet, social media, meditation. They all have one thing in common. They haven’t worked. Change? What? How? Let's face it, change is scary. You don’t know what you'll look or feel like. Therapy may be just what you’re looking for. I’ve been where you are. I have come out the other side. Let’s explore this together. I’ve got the “map.” I know the "route." I also have the lamp to light the way. And oh, I’ll be there with you every step of the way. Let’s do it! Call now.
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Navigating adolescence and young adulthood can be both exciting and challenging, and I'm here to support you through this transformative period with empathy and guidance. You might be dealing with issues like questioning your identity, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress, or experiencing sadness and hopelessness. Relationship difficulties and struggles with self-esteem, eating disorders, and addiction may also be affecting your well-being. I am to provide you a space where you’re truly heard and understood, along with practical strategies to manage stress and build resilience.
Navigating adolescence and young adulthood can be both exciting and challenging, and I'm here to support you through this transformative period with empathy and guidance. You might be dealing with issues like questioning your identity, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress, or experiencing sadness and hopelessness. Relationship difficulties and struggles with self-esteem, eating disorders, and addiction may also be affecting your well-being. I am to provide you a space where you’re truly heard and understood, along with practical strategies to manage stress and build resilience.
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I have over 30 years experience working with children and their families. I use creative techniques to address anxiety, impulsive behaviors, anger and depression. For children the most effective therapy is Play Therapy and for Adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral and creative techniques. I have extensive expereince working within these modalties
I have over 30 years experience working with children and their families. I use creative techniques to address anxiety, impulsive behaviors, anger and depression. For children the most effective therapy is Play Therapy and for Adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral and creative techniques. I have extensive expereince working within these modalties
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Welcome to therapy! My goal when entering a therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe, inclusive and nonjudgmental space to support you as you tell your story. Everyone’s journey through the healing process looks different and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I utilize an eclectic style to my therapeutic approach to support each individual and their unique needs. This includes person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens and adults.
Welcome to therapy! My goal when entering a therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe, inclusive and nonjudgmental space to support you as you tell your story. Everyone’s journey through the healing process looks different and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I utilize an eclectic style to my therapeutic approach to support each individual and their unique needs. This includes person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens and adults.
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Karen’s experience includes assisting clients of all ages to work on anxiety, depression, divorce/separation, life transitions, death and dying, grief, trauma, and perinatal concerns. Karen has an extensive background in hospice work, crisis management as well as working in a school-based setting working with children, adolescents and teens. Karen’s goals are to work with clients to help them feel comfortable, respected and heard. In return, Karen will be open, encouraging and direct.
Karen’s experience includes assisting clients of all ages to work on anxiety, depression, divorce/separation, life transitions, death and dying, grief, trauma, and perinatal concerns. Karen has an extensive background in hospice work, crisis management as well as working in a school-based setting working with children, adolescents and teens. Karen’s goals are to work with clients to help them feel comfortable, respected and heard. In return, Karen will be open, encouraging and direct.
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I am a licensed clinical Psychologist and board certified coach. I have over a decade of experience working in various settings including hospitals, agencies and private practice. I offer psychotherapy and life coaching for adolescents, adults and couples facing a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress and academic performance. I have a particular expertise in helping couples make their relationship work and prevent conflict. My treatment approach is informed from a psychodynamic perspective, although I integrate a range of techniques, to meet my clients specific needs.
I am a licensed clinical Psychologist and board certified coach. I have over a decade of experience working in various settings including hospitals, agencies and private practice. I offer psychotherapy and life coaching for adolescents, adults and couples facing a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress and academic performance. I have a particular expertise in helping couples make their relationship work and prevent conflict. My treatment approach is informed from a psychodynamic perspective, although I integrate a range of techniques, to meet my clients specific needs.
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Dana Leigh Ippolito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flanders, NJ 07836 (Online Only)
This ever-changing world can be difficult for today's teens, and young adults. The pressure to fit in, keep up with social media, learning how to balance school, friends, home life, and extracurricular activities all while trying to figure out who they are and who they want to become can be not only stressful but confusing. Working with adolescents, and young adults requires specialized knowledge and skills as well as warmth, empathy, optimism, and an ability to connect quickly to your clients. I provide all of these in the therapeutic setting.
This ever-changing world can be difficult for today's teens, and young adults. The pressure to fit in, keep up with social media, learning how to balance school, friends, home life, and extracurricular activities all while trying to figure out who they are and who they want to become can be not only stressful but confusing. Working with adolescents, and young adults requires specialized knowledge and skills as well as warmth, empathy, optimism, and an ability to connect quickly to your clients. I provide all of these in the therapeutic setting.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.