Female Therapists in Lincroft, NJ

With the proper support and guidance, therapy helps you cultivate your strengths, regain control, learn ways to overcome challenges, enrich your life, and take steps toward a more fulfilling future. My broad experience as a therapist enables me to offer you professional help for your specific struggles. My specialty areas include self-esteem, self-image, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, developmental and social difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief/loss.

I have found that many individuals find it difficult to manage life's demands. This can manifest into depression, anxiety etc., which leads to feeling out of balance. At Ascending Lotus Counseling, LLC, I strive to collaborate with clients and assist them with reaching their goals and managing symptoms. I believe in an existential approach in which discovering your life's meaning, is at the heart of mental wellness.

Negative and anxious feelings can be transformed. If self-defeating behaviors, anxious feelings, dysfunctional relationships, or feelings of hopelessness are continually causing you pain, we can help you. You can heal and begin to live with a sense of fulfillment. With psychotherapy, you can begin your journey to personal transformation. You can develop tools to decrease your suffering, increase your confidence, and shift your consciousness. If you are ready to rise higher, let's start the conversation. Your best self is waiting.

When faced with one of life’s many obstacles, an important step is to reach out for support. I have no doubt you have strengths. You and I will work together to capitalize on those strengths and develop a healthier sense of self. My goal as your therapist is to help you navigate challenging transitions in the most productive way possible as we improve on your quality of life. Please consider visiting my website and giving me a call to learn more about how we may work together.

Accepting NEW Clients for individual therapy through insurance and private pay! Some consider putting others needs before your own needs a weakness but I consider this a strength. My ideal client is someone willing to put themselves first even if they may not understand how to at the moment. Deciding to seek therapy can feel scary and uncertain. Together we can provide a safe space where you will feel supported and encouraged. With so much uncertainty in the world I am here to listen. Whether you are returning to therapy or beginning for the first time, together we can identify what is holding you back and how to overcome it.

Making sense of your thoughts and behaviors while managing daily stress can be a daunting task. We can work together to organize thought patterns and develop healthy strategies to live a better tomorrow. Many of us are strained by life roles and struggle to see things in a positive light. Let me help.

Whether you have experienced a single upsetting event or something that was ongoing, chances are you are feeling confused, on edge, and stuck in the past. It may even be difficult to imagine a future for yourself. Relationships seem to be more difficult, trusting those you shouldn’t and not trusting those who you should; your judgment feels off and you don’t feel like yourself. You can’t focus and you can’t sleep. Your stomach hurts. At Vetiver Mind, we hold a practical lifestyle approach, providing support for the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - without drugs.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been counseling adolescents, and adults since 2000. I have worked with insurance companies in the past advocating for time for those in need of coverage to obtain the treatment in need. I have worked with adults who have been persistently chronically mental ill. I have worked for a large healthcare facility in Monmouth County, and had previously worked for a large, nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh, PA in crisis and crisis diversion; Currently, I work with first responders and veterans. I believe in being supportive and available for those who work with me.

Jennifer Kelly, LPC, is a dedicated licensed clinician whose professional journey has been guided by a deep commitment to holistic wellness. With a profound belief in the interconnectedness of our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects, Jennifer has devoted her career to understanding and treating individuals as complete beings. She applies this whole person approach to therapy and her practice reflects a comprehensive understanding of the human experience. She has years of experience working with teens and adults with a specialty in treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and relationships.

Amanda Brower M.S.Ed, LAC, is dedicated to establishing a solid foundation for her clients, building trusted rapport, and fostering growth. Serving the communities of New Jersey, she aims to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can thrive. Through strengths in problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, Amanda strives to be a resourceful member of society, promoting efficiency and influencing positive outcomes. Amanda specializes in treating children and adolescents, offering a compassionate and skilled approach to their unique challenges.

Courtney Lamourt, LSW, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health in New Jersey, committed to helping clients realize they are more than their negative thoughts, emotions, or current situations. By emphasizing clients’ strengths and abilities, Courtney helps foster positive thoughts and a sense of hope, guiding individuals towards the possibility of positive outcomes. Serving clients in New Jersey, she specializes in working with teens and adults. Courtney is passionate about treating anxiety, depression, and substance use/abuse.

Experience: During my lifetime, I have always had a very deeply invested interest in the psychology of the mind and how we, as people, develop emotionally, mentally and how that all connects to our physicality. This in turn had been applied to my undergraduate career by integrating that research into my work. I believed by delivering evidence-based and clinically-informed information to people about how interaction in all environments is fueled I could help more people feel heard, understood and empowered. This is where, at the end of my undergraduate career, I found myself diving deeper into the Psychological Profession.

I received my Master of Arts in counseling from Montclair State University and I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. Throughout my counseling career I have worked in various community mental health settings and have worked with clients in person as well as through telehealth. I have experience working with various different age groups from middle schoolers to those facing end of life. No matter what has you seeking therapy, I believe finding the right therapist for you is one of the key steps to its success. My goal in working with you is to provide a space where you can be heard and feel understood.

Agnes Raczynski is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from Seton Hall University with a Master's of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Agnes believes in a collaborative and supportive approach to therapy, offering a safe and comfortable space for her clients to share their experiences and emotions. Therapeutic approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems. Her main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, and couple's counseling.

Dr. Taylor DiGravina is a clinical neuropsychologist in New Jersey specializing in comprehensive evaluations for individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of cognitive, developmental, social, and emotional issues. Dr. DiGravina graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Psychology, and she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. Dr. DiGravina is distinctive in her whole person approach to assessment.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about the work I do and enjoy helping individuals work through life concerns. My goal when working with individuals is to build a therapeutic alliance where the individual feels comfortable sharing and working through the process. My focus is on the whole person and building on strengths the individual already possesses. While incorporating new ways to approach their wellness and adopt coping skills.

Tjurra Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2019. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science from Ashford University and completed her Master of Science in Counseling from Monmouth University. Tjurra believes that individuals can be the architect of their own lives. As a result, she chooses to work from an empathic person-centered perspective. Her primary focus is on the individual client and their unique needs, goals, and aspirations.

I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in American Studies from Rutgers University and earned a Master's degree in Counseling from Regis University in Colorado. While obtaining my Master's degree, I also completed a two-year training in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy. Hakomi uses the body as an access point to discover unconscious patterns and core beliefs. It has the potential to create long-lasting healing and deeply informs my work. I had the privilege of providing bereavement counseling to hospice clients during my internship in graduate school and also facilitated a support group for individuals struggling with eating disorders.

Maria Kodopidis is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2019. She holds a Master of Arts majoring in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health from Kean University. Maria utilizes a person-centered approach to mental health. She believes in tailoring treatment to each individual's unique needs and draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Sandtray Therapy. Maria helps individuals develop coping strategies and resilience to manage symptoms effectively and provides trauma-focused therapy to support healing and recovery.