In Person Therapists in Leonia, NJ
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I work primarily with older adolescents and adults who seek help in dealing with stress, challenging relationships and life transitions, including loss. I work collaboratively with my clients toward reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe that within the context of a supportive therapy relationship individuals can develop insight into the roots of their struggles and effective strategies for change. In addition, I specialize in the use of a harm reduction approach in the treatment of young adults who struggle with alcohol or other drugs. See WWW.THE-DRINKING-GAME.COM
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I work primarily with older adolescents and adults who seek help in dealing with stress, challenging relationships and life transitions, including loss. I work collaboratively with my clients toward reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe that within the context of a supportive therapy relationship individuals can develop insight into the roots of their struggles and effective strategies for change. In addition, I specialize in the use of a harm reduction approach in the treatment of young adults who struggle with alcohol or other drugs. See WWW.THE-DRINKING-GAME.COM
Bonnie Malajian LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Leonia, NJ 07605
I work in an eclectic manner with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, loss, PTSD, at-risk behaviors, relationship issues and life transitions. I offer a supportive and interactive experience for clients, providing the most appropriate modality and pace for each client. For over 30 years, I have enabled teenagers, adults and older adults to master the skills needed to manage emotions and navigate life's challenges. I do assessments to verify people needing "Therapy Pets" for travel and Clinical Assessments for Bariatric Surgery. I offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy as an alternate experiential approach or as an adjunct modality to traditional talk therapy.
I work in an eclectic manner with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, loss, PTSD, at-risk behaviors, relationship issues and life transitions. I offer a supportive and interactive experience for clients, providing the most appropriate modality and pace for each client. For over 30 years, I have enabled teenagers, adults and older adults to master the skills needed to manage emotions and navigate life's challenges. I do assessments to verify people needing "Therapy Pets" for travel and Clinical Assessments for Bariatric Surgery. I offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy as an alternate experiential approach or as an adjunct modality to traditional talk therapy.
We fear being vulnerable. We run from difficult feelings. We seek approval of others. We feel ashamed of our emotional baggage. Worst part is, we often try to hide these under our mask because of shame, fear, and anxiety. But hiding in shame only makes us feel worse about ourselves with isolation, emptiness, and a sense of self-hatred. In my practice, I support my clients to feel accepted, validated with no judgement. To promote healing and growth, I sit through difficult emotions until self-acceptance and self-compassion is communicated and received in a safe space.
We fear being vulnerable. We run from difficult feelings. We seek approval of others. We feel ashamed of our emotional baggage. Worst part is, we often try to hide these under our mask because of shame, fear, and anxiety. But hiding in shame only makes us feel worse about ourselves with isolation, emptiness, and a sense of self-hatred. In my practice, I support my clients to feel accepted, validated with no judgement. To promote healing and growth, I sit through difficult emotions until self-acceptance and self-compassion is communicated and received in a safe space.
I work with adults ages 22-38 looking to develop personally and professionally. I specialize in helping my clients with coping with anxiety and stress, make decisions, make life transitions, improve self-esteem, and achieve personal advancement. I have a sports background that has led me to have a methodical, goal-oriented, results-driven therapy style. My treatment with you will be tailored to your goals and desired outcomes for therapy.
I work with adults ages 22-38 looking to develop personally and professionally. I specialize in helping my clients with coping with anxiety and stress, make decisions, make life transitions, improve self-esteem, and achieve personal advancement. I have a sports background that has led me to have a methodical, goal-oriented, results-driven therapy style. My treatment with you will be tailored to your goals and desired outcomes for therapy.
Why do you need a therapist when you have the internet? With access to an abundance of health information via the internet, you can read about conditions, self-diagnosis, self-treat, and can request specific medications from your doctor. So why go to therapy? -- Even with the best information, change is challenging. One reason for this is that thoughts and emotions are not readily exchanged for what we desire. Thus concrete solutions are often not easily implemented. Therapy helps us to understand why we are not getting our desired effect and to define routes toward positive change.
Why do you need a therapist when you have the internet? With access to an abundance of health information via the internet, you can read about conditions, self-diagnosis, self-treat, and can request specific medications from your doctor. So why go to therapy? -- Even with the best information, change is challenging. One reason for this is that thoughts and emotions are not readily exchanged for what we desire. Thus concrete solutions are often not easily implemented. Therapy helps us to understand why we are not getting our desired effect and to define routes toward positive change.
I value building a supportive alliance based on honesty and frank communication. My approach is psychodynamic integrated with cognitive behavioral, body based, emotionally focused and mindfulness approaches. We talk together to find out what works best for you. I am well suited to working with trauma victims, couples and families, and those with an interest in the bodymind perspective. Years spent living abroad inspired an interest in cross cultural dynamics and diversity.
I value building a supportive alliance based on honesty and frank communication. My approach is psychodynamic integrated with cognitive behavioral, body based, emotionally focused and mindfulness approaches. We talk together to find out what works best for you. I am well suited to working with trauma victims, couples and families, and those with an interest in the bodymind perspective. Years spent living abroad inspired an interest in cross cultural dynamics and diversity.
You are seeking help from an experienced therapist and that is the first step toward feeling better! Whether worried, overwhelmed, resentful, and/or "down-in-the dumps," you are reaching out to a professional, with whom you can feel safe to be yourself and tell your story. Sometimes it is difficult to say out loud what you have not wanted to articulate; however healing takes place when you begin to share, feel understood and problem-solve. We may discover patterns of behavior that are not in your best interest, and explore ways to affect change toward a more satisfying life.
You are seeking help from an experienced therapist and that is the first step toward feeling better! Whether worried, overwhelmed, resentful, and/or "down-in-the dumps," you are reaching out to a professional, with whom you can feel safe to be yourself and tell your story. Sometimes it is difficult to say out loud what you have not wanted to articulate; however healing takes place when you begin to share, feel understood and problem-solve. We may discover patterns of behavior that are not in your best interest, and explore ways to affect change toward a more satisfying life.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in family, couple, group and individual settings for over 25 years. My sub-specialty is with children and adolescents, as I have served as an elementary and middle school Principal, a non-formal Educator, and a teacher in addition to my many years as a Mental Health Clinician. I have led workshops in schools on the topic of bullying.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in family, couple, group and individual settings for over 25 years. My sub-specialty is with children and adolescents, as I have served as an elementary and middle school Principal, a non-formal Educator, and a teacher in addition to my many years as a Mental Health Clinician. I have led workshops in schools on the topic of bullying.
Luisa Fernanda Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, HTP, INHC
Verified Verified
Leonia, NJ 07605
Luisa Moreno is a licensed master social worker who specializes in holistic health and spiritual healing. Luisa received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Penn State University and her Master of Social Work from Marywood University. She is a certified integrative nutrition health coach who is currently working on her Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Medicine & Healing Nutrition from the University of Natural Health.
Luisa Moreno is a licensed master social worker who specializes in holistic health and spiritual healing. Luisa received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Penn State University and her Master of Social Work from Marywood University. She is a certified integrative nutrition health coach who is currently working on her Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Medicine & Healing Nutrition from the University of Natural Health.
I am a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals establish a clear vision for their lives that incorporates both personal desires and professional goals. Different points in life present different challenges. Are you relatively new to the workforce and trying to figure out your career path? Do you feel stuck in a job or profession that you've outgrown? Has a life change (marriage, parenthood, eldercare) altered your priorities? Perhaps you're contemplating a life makeover but don't know how to proceed. These are areas where I can help.
I am a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals establish a clear vision for their lives that incorporates both personal desires and professional goals. Different points in life present different challenges. Are you relatively new to the workforce and trying to figure out your career path? Do you feel stuck in a job or profession that you've outgrown? Has a life change (marriage, parenthood, eldercare) altered your priorities? Perhaps you're contemplating a life makeover but don't know how to proceed. These are areas where I can help.
Rize-Up Together was started by three women of The Bronx who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities where confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Rize-Up Together began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Rize-Up Together was started by three women of The Bronx who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities where confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Rize-Up Together began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Dr. Hyosook Park
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, DMin, QMHP-A, AMFT
Verified Verified
Leonia, NJ 07605
길은 길로 연결되어 있습니다. 저는 어린시절 경험한, 복합외상에서 벗어나기 위해 상담공부를 시작했고, 상담사의 길을 선택하였습니다. 저의 미션은 한국에 살고 있는 한국인뿐만 아니라 전 세계에 흩어져 살고있는 디아스포라의 한국인을 대상으로, 운디드 힐러로서, 깨어지고, 무너져 가는 가정을 일으켜 세워, 행복하고 기쁜, 개인과 부부로 살아가도록 돕는 일입니다. 사람은 누구나 변화하고, 자신의 문제를 해결할 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있습니다. 따라서 내담자가 긍정적인 삶의 변화를 추구해 나가도록 최선을 다해 도울 것입니다. 내담자와 치료적 동맹관계를 맺고 함께 동반 성장해 나갈 것입니다. 이 과정을 통해 보다 행복한 삶을 영위해 가도록 도울 것입니다. 한 사람과의 관계를 소중히 생각합니다. 길에서 만난 사람들과 만들어 갈 아름다운 세상을 기대합니다. 감사합니다.
길은 길로 연결되어 있습니다. 저는 어린시절 경험한, 복합외상에서 벗어나기 위해 상담공부를 시작했고, 상담사의 길을 선택하였습니다. 저의 미션은 한국에 살고 있는 한국인뿐만 아니라 전 세계에 흩어져 살고있는 디아스포라의 한국인을 대상으로, 운디드 힐러로서, 깨어지고, 무너져 가는 가정을 일으켜 세워, 행복하고 기쁜, 개인과 부부로 살아가도록 돕는 일입니다. 사람은 누구나 변화하고, 자신의 문제를 해결할 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있습니다. 따라서 내담자가 긍정적인 삶의 변화를 추구해 나가도록 최선을 다해 도울 것입니다. 내담자와 치료적 동맹관계를 맺고 함께 동반 성장해 나갈 것입니다. 이 과정을 통해 보다 행복한 삶을 영위해 가도록 도울 것입니다. 한 사람과의 관계를 소중히 생각합니다. 길에서 만난 사람들과 만들어 갈 아름다운 세상을 기대합니다. 감사합니다.
Vanessa De Jesus Guzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leonia, NJ 07605
There is a lot that pulls you in a thousand directions as a mom. You're expected to run a seamless household, support your family, spend time with friends, and look good while doing it all. Advice from family and friends doesn't help much, and instead it leaves you more confused. Your older family members suggest parenting with a heavy hand how you were raised, but that doesn't feel good to you, or your kids. You wonder... how is it that other mothers seem to have it all together? You can allow motherhood to take over your well-being, or you can get support from a licensed therapist - who looks like you and totally gets it.
There is a lot that pulls you in a thousand directions as a mom. You're expected to run a seamless household, support your family, spend time with friends, and look good while doing it all. Advice from family and friends doesn't help much, and instead it leaves you more confused. Your older family members suggest parenting with a heavy hand how you were raised, but that doesn't feel good to you, or your kids. You wonder... how is it that other mothers seem to have it all together? You can allow motherhood to take over your well-being, or you can get support from a licensed therapist - who looks like you and totally gets it.
John Gesumaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leonia, NJ 07605
Feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities? I understand. With a unique blend of therapeutic expertise & a ten-year career in business for those dealing with the workplace, I offer a fresh perspective on your challenges. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, or navigating life transitions, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your deepest thoughts and feelings. I believe in looking beyond surface-level symptoms to uncover the root causes of your struggles. By combining evidence-based therapies with genuine empathy, I empower you to build resilience, foster healthier relationships, and unlock your full potential.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities? I understand. With a unique blend of therapeutic expertise & a ten-year career in business for those dealing with the workplace, I offer a fresh perspective on your challenges. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, or navigating life transitions, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your deepest thoughts and feelings. I believe in looking beyond surface-level symptoms to uncover the root causes of your struggles. By combining evidence-based therapies with genuine empathy, I empower you to build resilience, foster healthier relationships, and unlock your full potential.
You are stuck in a dark maze carrying the crushing pressure of the world to succeed on your chest. While everybody is at the finish line of the race, you are handcuffed to the beginning of the line. The isolation and loneliness feel like a void in the pit of your stomach that is never filled. The emotions are like waves in the ocean, when it comes, it drowns you, and when it's quiet, it's boxed up in a container ready to explode. My post-grad includes the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with extensive training in AEDP (focus on here-and-now relational and body - somatic) and EMDR for dating and breakups.
You are stuck in a dark maze carrying the crushing pressure of the world to succeed on your chest. While everybody is at the finish line of the race, you are handcuffed to the beginning of the line. The isolation and loneliness feel like a void in the pit of your stomach that is never filled. The emotions are like waves in the ocean, when it comes, it drowns you, and when it's quiet, it's boxed up in a container ready to explode. My post-grad includes the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with extensive training in AEDP (focus on here-and-now relational and body - somatic) and EMDR for dating and breakups.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better, happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, career/education and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind, body and spirit. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. As a psychotherapist I can help you work through your past traumas, connect back to your heart and heal your life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better, happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, career/education and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind, body and spirit. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. As a psychotherapist I can help you work through your past traumas, connect back to your heart and heal your life.
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“It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.” Taking that initial step to search for a therapist is a courageous move on your healing journey. As a licensed social worker, my primary focus is guiding individuals towards a happier, healthier life while placing a strong emphasis on emotional well-being. Drawing from my experience as a former college athlete, I understand the intricate balance required to meet life’s various demands. My intention is to create a safe and nurturing space for my clients, where we can embark on a journey of self-discovery while collaboratively working towards their personal goals.
“It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.” Taking that initial step to search for a therapist is a courageous move on your healing journey. As a licensed social worker, my primary focus is guiding individuals towards a happier, healthier life while placing a strong emphasis on emotional well-being. Drawing from my experience as a former college athlete, I understand the intricate balance required to meet life’s various demands. My intention is to create a safe and nurturing space for my clients, where we can embark on a journey of self-discovery while collaboratively working towards their personal goals.
My ideal client is focused on personal growth and healing. One of the most courageous things you can do is to understand your journey.
My ideal client is focused on personal growth and healing. One of the most courageous things you can do is to understand your journey.
Jennifer Kunert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hackensack, NJ 07602
I am a licensed professional counselor, because I believe everyone has the ability to make a change and create a set of coping strategies to overcome life's many challenges. Acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration are the main objectives of my sessions. During my years of experience in practice, my areas of specialization include working with individuals and families struggling with Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Gender Identity, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a licensed professional counselor, because I believe everyone has the ability to make a change and create a set of coping strategies to overcome life's many challenges. Acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration are the main objectives of my sessions. During my years of experience in practice, my areas of specialization include working with individuals and families struggling with Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Gender Identity, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Sawubona! In Zulu, the most widely spoken language in South Africa, this means more than hello, it means - I see you, I recognize your worth and dignity. Life can often leave us in mental and emotional survival mode, stripping us of our worth. I am passionate about helping people move from simply surviving towards thriving. I work best with individuals experiencing PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or various types of conflict including familial, relational, spiritual, and self.
Sawubona! In Zulu, the most widely spoken language in South Africa, this means more than hello, it means - I see you, I recognize your worth and dignity. Life can often leave us in mental and emotional survival mode, stripping us of our worth. I am passionate about helping people move from simply surviving towards thriving. I work best with individuals experiencing PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or various types of conflict including familial, relational, spiritual, and self.
