Grief Therapists in Livingston, NJ
It is not easy being a parent, partner, earner or individual in the fast paced, competitive world of northern NJ and NYC. We can feel anxious, depressed, uncertain or lost in how we think and feel about ourselves, our relationships, our families, and our professional lives. We can want to make healthy and effective changes, but sometimes that can be hard to do alone and we need a trusted other that has the expertise to help us untie the knots we are caught in. Many of my clients are successful, but struggle with certain issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting, and professional life challenges.
It is not easy being a parent, partner, earner or individual in the fast paced, competitive world of northern NJ and NYC. We can feel anxious, depressed, uncertain or lost in how we think and feel about ourselves, our relationships, our families, and our professional lives. We can want to make healthy and effective changes, but sometimes that can be hard to do alone and we need a trusted other that has the expertise to help us untie the knots we are caught in. Many of my clients are successful, but struggle with certain issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting, and professional life challenges.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal clients have self-awareness or the humility to be honest about themselves. It takes courage to own your strengths and challenges, but if we can talk about their truths, then we can work on manifesting them in their lives.
My ideal clients have self-awareness or the humility to be honest about themselves. It takes courage to own your strengths and challenges, but if we can talk about their truths, then we can work on manifesting them in their lives.
My goal is to empower individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve emotional well-being. I want to help my clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work through difficult moments in life. By providing a safe and compassionate space, I aim to guide them toward personal growth, healing, and a better understanding of themselves. I am committed to helping my clients set meaningful goals, improve their mental health, and lead more fulfilling lives.
My goal is to empower individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve emotional well-being. I want to help my clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work through difficult moments in life. By providing a safe and compassionate space, I aim to guide them toward personal growth, healing, and a better understanding of themselves. I am committed to helping my clients set meaningful goals, improve their mental health, and lead more fulfilling lives.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am an empathetic and practical therapist who helps adults and adolescents address anxiety, depression, stress, career and sports performance issues, and relationship issues in a thoughtful, emotionally sensitive, and logical way. I work to establish a strong and supportive therapeutic partnership to help clients better understand themselves and the experiences they are going through, and develop a skill set to address current and future challenges. My work as a therapist is informed by my 20 years of experience in the education field as a teacher and principal and as an athletic coach at the college, high school and club level.
I am an empathetic and practical therapist who helps adults and adolescents address anxiety, depression, stress, career and sports performance issues, and relationship issues in a thoughtful, emotionally sensitive, and logical way. I work to establish a strong and supportive therapeutic partnership to help clients better understand themselves and the experiences they are going through, and develop a skill set to address current and future challenges. My work as a therapist is informed by my 20 years of experience in the education field as a teacher and principal and as an athletic coach at the college, high school and club level.
Common feelings like "I don’t feel heard” or “I can’t seem to do anything right” are expressed by the couples I work with. Individual clients feel overwhelmed and stressed, “My life is changing dramatically and I’m not sure what to do next.”
Common feelings like "I don’t feel heard” or “I can’t seem to do anything right” are expressed by the couples I work with. Individual clients feel overwhelmed and stressed, “My life is changing dramatically and I’m not sure what to do next.”
Sometimes clients feel ambivalent about entering therapy. The concept of therapy may be associated with anxiety, vulnerability, and uncertainty. As a therapist, I aim to provide a supportive and comfortable environment toward client engagement to account for these fears and create a space where clients can feel motivated to invest in themselves. Utilizing a client-centered approach, I prioritize actively listening in session and engaging in collaboration to establish an individualized plan for overcoming personal challenges.
Sometimes clients feel ambivalent about entering therapy. The concept of therapy may be associated with anxiety, vulnerability, and uncertainty. As a therapist, I aim to provide a supportive and comfortable environment toward client engagement to account for these fears and create a space where clients can feel motivated to invest in themselves. Utilizing a client-centered approach, I prioritize actively listening in session and engaging in collaboration to establish an individualized plan for overcoming personal challenges.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
Desiree Nazarian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPTT, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page! My clinical orientation as a therapist is trauma focused and somatically rooted, based in psychodynamic approaches. I am an intentional therapist who is passionate about supporting my clients to see and value themselves. I approach therapy in a relational way, encouraging you to reach your goals while elevating healthy & wholesome connection to the forefront.
Welcome to my page! My clinical orientation as a therapist is trauma focused and somatically rooted, based in psychodynamic approaches. I am an intentional therapist who is passionate about supporting my clients to see and value themselves. I approach therapy in a relational way, encouraging you to reach your goals while elevating healthy & wholesome connection to the forefront.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
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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.
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.
My ideal client would be a high-functioning, motivated individual eager to attain self-understanding and self-awareness and willing to explore underlying schemas that impact thought and behavior. This client would be open to discussing and working through 'false-self' states and their relationship to early life experiences. This process would lead the client to the expression and development of 'true self 'experiences and enhanced authenticity. Their issues may be anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor confidence, and low self-efficacy due to distorted thinking within the core belief system and identity.
My ideal client would be a high-functioning, motivated individual eager to attain self-understanding and self-awareness and willing to explore underlying schemas that impact thought and behavior. This client would be open to discussing and working through 'false-self' states and their relationship to early life experiences. This process would lead the client to the expression and development of 'true self 'experiences and enhanced authenticity. Their issues may be anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor confidence, and low self-efficacy due to distorted thinking within the core belief system and identity.
Meredith Shufeld Perrone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
We live in a world of uncertainty. Anxiety is on the rise and many people don't have the tools necessary to cope with this uneasiness. This feeling can often make people feel alone. I am here to help this process not seem as lonely and help you to get on a better path. I have extensive experience working in the field of oncology and helping individuals work through challenging, life-altering experiences. I help individuals cope with the challenges that arise during major life transitions and daily stressors. Having someone involved to help you navigate emotions that arise during this time can make the process less overwhelming.
We live in a world of uncertainty. Anxiety is on the rise and many people don't have the tools necessary to cope with this uneasiness. This feeling can often make people feel alone. I am here to help this process not seem as lonely and help you to get on a better path. I have extensive experience working in the field of oncology and helping individuals work through challenging, life-altering experiences. I help individuals cope with the challenges that arise during major life transitions and daily stressors. Having someone involved to help you navigate emotions that arise during this time can make the process less overwhelming.
Dr. Angela Gonnella is a New Jersey licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress of adjustment in adolescents and adults. She also specializes in working with “emotionally sensitive” individuals who often feel like their emotions are intense, rapidly changing, and difficult to control. Her clinical work is driven by the evidenced based framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with adaptions as needed to meet each individual’s needs. Dr. Gonnella’s approach to therapy involves directness, non-judgemental stance, genuineness, and humor.
Dr. Angela Gonnella is a New Jersey licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress of adjustment in adolescents and adults. She also specializes in working with “emotionally sensitive” individuals who often feel like their emotions are intense, rapidly changing, and difficult to control. Her clinical work is driven by the evidenced based framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with adaptions as needed to meet each individual’s needs. Dr. Gonnella’s approach to therapy involves directness, non-judgemental stance, genuineness, and humor.
My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.
My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Ramsey specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults who are facing traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Ramsey also partners with children and families who are navigating chronic physical health conditions such as POTS, IBD, and type 1 diabetes. She introduces developmentally appropriate skills intended to improve short-term coping and promote long-term resilience. She often works closely with patients’ caregivers to bolster their efforts to provide effective and validating support.
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Ramsey specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults who are facing traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Ramsey also partners with children and families who are navigating chronic physical health conditions such as POTS, IBD, and type 1 diabetes. She introduces developmentally appropriate skills intended to improve short-term coping and promote long-term resilience. She often works closely with patients’ caregivers to bolster their efforts to provide effective and validating support.
I believe that everyone deserves to have a space where they can be vulnerable and feel understood. Starting treatment can be hard, but I encourage you to give therapy a chance to engage in an experience that can be transformative, powerful, and healing.
I believe that everyone deserves to have a space where they can be vulnerable and feel understood. Starting treatment can be hard, but I encourage you to give therapy a chance to engage in an experience that can be transformative, powerful, and healing.
My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.
My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
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