Emotionally Focused Therapists in Linden, NJ
Therapy just got a whole lot more fun. I'm here to help you and your loved ones break free from your patterns and find some much-needed relief if you feel stuck in a rut. My expertise is helping people get to the 'other side' of difficult feelings, thoughts, and situations. Issues that I address include depression, anxiety, trauma, negative thinking, as well as children's, couples’ and family issues.
Therapy just got a whole lot more fun. I'm here to help you and your loved ones break free from your patterns and find some much-needed relief if you feel stuck in a rut. My expertise is helping people get to the 'other side' of difficult feelings, thoughts, and situations. Issues that I address include depression, anxiety, trauma, negative thinking, as well as children's, couples’ and family issues.
Clear Vision Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Linden, NJ 07036 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
CVCS aids individuals, families, and couples in finding relief from mental or emotional distress. Clients learn how current behaviors are influenced by past experiences thus enabling awareness of self and others. Therapeutics include coaching as well as interventional techniques designed to increase self-awareness, mindfulness, understanding of thoughts and their influence on behaviors, knowledge of relationship dynamics, effective communication, and conflict resolution. We assist clients in achieving clarity while on their journey to mental wellness and healing.
CVCS aids individuals, families, and couples in finding relief from mental or emotional distress. Clients learn how current behaviors are influenced by past experiences thus enabling awareness of self and others. Therapeutics include coaching as well as interventional techniques designed to increase self-awareness, mindfulness, understanding of thoughts and their influence on behaviors, knowledge of relationship dynamics, effective communication, and conflict resolution. We assist clients in achieving clarity while on their journey to mental wellness and healing.
My goal is to inspire hope, and to serve the important functions in communal human interactions, from the family to the wider world of care giving, to create congruence and equilibrium within ourselves. I will collaborate carefully with your vulnerabilities, to comfort, explore and restore your strengths and intrinsic worth. My vision is a picture where people can individuate and stand strong for what they believe is the best for themselves.
My goal is to inspire hope, and to serve the important functions in communal human interactions, from the family to the wider world of care giving, to create congruence and equilibrium within ourselves. I will collaborate carefully with your vulnerabilities, to comfort, explore and restore your strengths and intrinsic worth. My vision is a picture where people can individuate and stand strong for what they believe is the best for themselves.
All of our lives are full of ups and downs, heartache and happiness, life and death. Do you feel alone in a room full of people? Do you feel like you are in the middle of a tunnel and you can't see the way out? Do you put a smile on your face to walk into work after crying on the commute? Do you make excuses to stay home so people don't see you have gained weight, lost your job, are depressed, do you have social anxiety? Do you stay at work late or out with friends so you don't have to face your partner, children, empty house? Do you feel like a stranger in your own home?
All of our lives are full of ups and downs, heartache and happiness, life and death. Do you feel alone in a room full of people? Do you feel like you are in the middle of a tunnel and you can't see the way out? Do you put a smile on your face to walk into work after crying on the commute? Do you make excuses to stay home so people don't see you have gained weight, lost your job, are depressed, do you have social anxiety? Do you stay at work late or out with friends so you don't have to face your partner, children, empty house? Do you feel like a stranger in your own home?
Monica Salermo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Linden, NJ 07036 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
There are times when we feel out of touch with who we are or want to be, when our motivation, and ability to organize aren’t easily accessible. I address mental illness and take a proactive stance on wellness by exploring tools that empower us to feel good. I am the therapist for you if you find yourself in a pattern style of thinking that leaves you feeling angry, anxious, or sad. If you feel like you want certain things in life and beat yourself up for not doing them. If you have anger or sadness from childhood that gets in your way now. Do you know want support in accessing your power and overcoming unhelpful thinking patterns?
There are times when we feel out of touch with who we are or want to be, when our motivation, and ability to organize aren’t easily accessible. I address mental illness and take a proactive stance on wellness by exploring tools that empower us to feel good. I am the therapist for you if you find yourself in a pattern style of thinking that leaves you feeling angry, anxious, or sad. If you feel like you want certain things in life and beat yourself up for not doing them. If you have anger or sadness from childhood that gets in your way now. Do you know want support in accessing your power and overcoming unhelpful thinking patterns?
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Therapy is different for everyone. I believe that our early relationships and experiences deeply shape how we see ourselves and respond to feelings. I use a flexible model of therapy that draws from Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, neuropsychology, feminist/multicultural, and attachment theories. An emphasis is placed on appreciating the current emotional coping system before attempting to change it. I see my role as helping you develop a relationship with the parts of yourself that you may avoid, reject, or fear. My role is not to fix you (-you're not broken), and it is not to solve your problems.
Therapy is different for everyone. I believe that our early relationships and experiences deeply shape how we see ourselves and respond to feelings. I use a flexible model of therapy that draws from Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, neuropsychology, feminist/multicultural, and attachment theories. An emphasis is placed on appreciating the current emotional coping system before attempting to change it. I see my role as helping you develop a relationship with the parts of yourself that you may avoid, reject, or fear. My role is not to fix you (-you're not broken), and it is not to solve your problems.
I utilize a holistic approach that integrates several different therapy modalities, including CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
My ideal client is someone motivated to improve their life & well-being. They would be open to exploring various therapeutic techniques and strategies to better help them understand their issues, whether it be communication, relationships, anxiety, or depression. My clients will want to cultivate skills to help them navigate their challenges and take more control over their lives. Additionally, my clients will value a therapist who provides support and a nonjudgmental environment but also challenges them.
I utilize a holistic approach that integrates several different therapy modalities, including CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
My ideal client is someone motivated to improve their life & well-being. They would be open to exploring various therapeutic techniques and strategies to better help them understand their issues, whether it be communication, relationships, anxiety, or depression. My clients will want to cultivate skills to help them navigate their challenges and take more control over their lives. Additionally, my clients will value a therapist who provides support and a nonjudgmental environment but also challenges them.
I use specific modalities such as Trauma-Focused CBT, IFS, and EFT as specialties to apply to aid the treatment process.
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
I use specific modalities such as Trauma-Focused CBT, IFS, and EFT as specialties to apply to aid the treatment process.
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
I use specific modalities such as Trauma-Focused CBT, IFS, and EFT as specialties to apply to aid the treatment process.
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
I use specific modalities such as Trauma-Focused CBT, IFS, and EFT as specialties to apply to aid the treatment process.
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
Some of the therapy approaches I use are CBT, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey towards understanding themselves and committing to the process of working with me to progressively achieve their goals and desires.
Some of the therapy approaches I use are CBT, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey towards understanding themselves and committing to the process of working with me to progressively achieve their goals and desires.
LaTasha Davis-Hodges
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, improving self-esteem, addressing and strengthening boundary setting and various other issues that lead to life struggles. I work to improve relationship issues, family conflict, and life changes with teens, adults, & couples.I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)and Emotionally Focused Therapy to make therapy a safe space to spark the healing you long for.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, improving self-esteem, addressing and strengthening boundary setting and various other issues that lead to life struggles. I work to improve relationship issues, family conflict, and life changes with teens, adults, & couples.I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)and Emotionally Focused Therapy to make therapy a safe space to spark the healing you long for.
Susan Sutton Wolf
Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Wolf, LPC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
Are you struggling to make sense of your life and your choices? Do you ever feel trapped-backed into a corner with no way to escape? Are you at a turning point and need someone to listen? I believe that people long for meaning and relationship in their lives, especially in these turbulent times. My desire is to help you find both purpose and clarity through the therapeutic experience. Using reflective feedback in conjunction with a positive, Person-centered approach, together we can build upon your strengths, identify maladaptive patterns of behavior, and grow in the ability to make healthy decisions.
Are you struggling to make sense of your life and your choices? Do you ever feel trapped-backed into a corner with no way to escape? Are you at a turning point and need someone to listen? I believe that people long for meaning and relationship in their lives, especially in these turbulent times. My desire is to help you find both purpose and clarity through the therapeutic experience. Using reflective feedback in conjunction with a positive, Person-centered approach, together we can build upon your strengths, identify maladaptive patterns of behavior, and grow in the ability to make healthy decisions.
An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.
An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.
Nicole Bethavas - Grief And Loss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clark, NJ 07066 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with grief, loss, or trauma? Grief is so painful that it can feel paralyzing. It can be caused by many different events : death, anticipating the loss of a loved one while they’re still alive, suicide, the loss of your own bodily autonomy due to illness or disability, abortion, divorce, domestic violence or abuse, among many others. Any major life transition or traumatic event may create a sense of grief. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid and suppress this emotion. This can lead to prolonged grief - intense sorrow and an inability to enjoy life.
Are you struggling with grief, loss, or trauma? Grief is so painful that it can feel paralyzing. It can be caused by many different events : death, anticipating the loss of a loved one while they’re still alive, suicide, the loss of your own bodily autonomy due to illness or disability, abortion, divorce, domestic violence or abuse, among many others. Any major life transition or traumatic event may create a sense of grief. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid and suppress this emotion. This can lead to prolonged grief - intense sorrow and an inability to enjoy life.
The decison to seek therapy is often not an easy one. This takes a tremendous amount of courage and initiative. With compassion and sensitivity, I will work with you to resolve current problems, gain insight toward long-standing patterns, and help to build on your strengths to achieve life goals and gain a sense of personal empowerment.
The decison to seek therapy is often not an easy one. This takes a tremendous amount of courage and initiative. With compassion and sensitivity, I will work with you to resolve current problems, gain insight toward long-standing patterns, and help to build on your strengths to achieve life goals and gain a sense of personal empowerment.
Matthew Zupko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016 (Online Only)
Hey! Looking for a different, relaxed type of therapy? Maybe something unconventional? Tired of feeling depressed or anxious all the time? Maybe both? So many questions! Each of us may experience their own unique and evolving combination of symptoms - both positive and negative - and might feel overwhelmed. For some, this is a new feeling while others have felt this way for years. That's ok. It's never too late to try to get some help and talk to someone about what's going on. A team effort working together towards meeting your goals.
Hey! Looking for a different, relaxed type of therapy? Maybe something unconventional? Tired of feeling depressed or anxious all the time? Maybe both? So many questions! Each of us may experience their own unique and evolving combination of symptoms - both positive and negative - and might feel overwhelmed. For some, this is a new feeling while others have felt this way for years. That's ok. It's never too late to try to get some help and talk to someone about what's going on. A team effort working together towards meeting your goals.
Lukin Center for Psychotherapy, PC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
Maria M Runfolo-McCormack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I have been a psychotherapist since May of 1999. I cover many types of challenges that you might be facing. However, please feel free to give me a call so that you can interview me to see if you feel a good vibe and feel that I will be able to guide you to a better place than you are in now. I am a great proponent of Mindfulness and Meditation, which I have recently been spending a lot of time studying and practicing for myself. I do not push this on others. Everyone has something different that works for them. Let's go on that journey together so that we can fill your toolbox with things that will always be there for you!!
I have been a psychotherapist since May of 1999. I cover many types of challenges that you might be facing. However, please feel free to give me a call so that you can interview me to see if you feel a good vibe and feel that I will be able to guide you to a better place than you are in now. I am a great proponent of Mindfulness and Meditation, which I have recently been spending a lot of time studying and practicing for myself. I do not push this on others. Everyone has something different that works for them. Let's go on that journey together so that we can fill your toolbox with things that will always be there for you!!
My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
Jessica Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Elizabeth, NJ 07208 (Online Only)
I work with any who has been experiencing symptoms of Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, & Co-Dependency and/or has been struggling with life transitions, personal growth and self-esteem. What makes me different from other therapists? My care is genuine. I am someone that will not only care about your symptoms, but will want to know you as a whole person. I am direct in my approach, and will help you make those tough & important connections. And while therapy can be clinical, it should be collaborative & casual and I will provide a safe space to laugh and/or cry without fear of judgement.
I work with any who has been experiencing symptoms of Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, & Co-Dependency and/or has been struggling with life transitions, personal growth and self-esteem. What makes me different from other therapists? My care is genuine. I am someone that will not only care about your symptoms, but will want to know you as a whole person. I am direct in my approach, and will help you make those tough & important connections. And while therapy can be clinical, it should be collaborative & casual and I will provide a safe space to laugh and/or cry without fear of judgement.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.