Gottman Method Therapists in Madison, NJ

One thing we are all guaranteed to experience in life is CHANGE! Our families, friends, finances, intimate relationships, our health and careers can be counted on to consistently serve up both welcome, sought-after changes, and at other times bewildering, overwhelming new issues. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients clarify those changes in their lives that have become most challenging. I seek to create the kind of warm, trusting, engaged relationship that enables my clients to explore and develop the personal insights, coping skills, and self-awareness to allow them to cope with existing and future life changes.

Do you often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, anxious, frustrated, helpless? Are you struggling with emotional and physical intimacy in your relationships? Do you struggle to feel close to others and to yourself? Have you experienced sexual assault or trauma? Do you wish you could feel less afraid to express what you need and how you feel? Struggling with these feelings often leaves us feeling stuck, exhausted, unfulfilled. They can also accompany more serious emotional or behavioral symptoms. Therapy can help you cope with and resolve the disturbing experiences and pain that are causing you distress.

Welcome! I am Sachristy and I have a background in psychology and a masters in social work from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. I have clinical experience working in a private practice setting with several individuals and couples to facilitate growth, empowerment, and healing. I specialize in couples work with areas of specialty including infidelity, communication conflict, balance, intimacy, and boundaries.

Do you feel lonely even though you are in a committed relationship? Does it seem like you and your partner speak different languages and live different realities? Do you have the same fights over and over again and nothing ever gets resolved? These feelings can be overwhelming and scary. I want to help you begin to change your relationship so it can be a source of nurturing and support instead of a cause of stress and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples using a flexible, collaborative and strengths-based approach to help my clients build connection, resolve conflicts, develop trust, and find happiness in their lives.

I help hardworking professionals who are struggling with past trauma to overcome their symptoms and improve their personal relationships. A traumatic experience takes many forms, including but not limited to: a move to a new country, a break-up, an abusive work environment, or a crime related trauma including domestic violence, sexual assault, and neglect. These traumatic experiences can feel like they're happening over and over even when you're not currently in them, leading to fear and lack of trust. You deserve better than that.

I am interested in a transformative process that focuses on what interests you. I operate based on a wellness model; seeing clients as human beings who walk in seeking help, as opposed to a diagnosis needing fixing. This is all simply a human journey and we can all use a little guidance from time to time.

My ideal client is YOU. It would be my honor and privilege to help you align your life with your intentions and values. I love people, and I love what I do! I am genuinely interested in getting to know what you are about, and would do my best to help you figure out the most effective strategies to cope with your situation/s. I will offer you cutting edge treatment modalities delivered in a supportIve and compassionately honest manner.

Relationships are complicated and often very stressful and upsetting. I work with people who are grappling to communicate better with the most important people in their lives. Wanting to be heard, understood, supported and loved is human nature. This can sometimes be a challenge without outside, neutral help. Misunderstandings often can get in the way of intimate relationships, leaving each person feeling alone, disillusioned and their actions misconstrued. I see my job as someone who can help navigate these confusing dynamics and openly talk about the possible underlying feelings that led to these behaviors in the first place.

My name is Stuart Cohen, for the past 30+ years I’ve worked to be a skillful, effective and compassionate therapist for children, adolescents and adults. I’ve participated in advanced training and use a variety of evidence based techniques to help clients. These methods include: Family Therapy, Beck Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, David Burns TEAM Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman Marital Therapy, Gottman Emotion Coaching, CAMS suicide assessment, Michenbaum’s trauma informed CBT. I’ve also completed the Rutgers Advanced Certificate in Social Work for People With Developmental Disabilities.

Shannon Theobald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and trained EMDR Therapist in New Jersey at Thrively Co. Shannon has experience working with individuals, families, and couples dealing with a wide range of issues including: mental illness, co-occurring disorders, trauma, eating disorders, career counseling, grief & loss, and relationship/marital challenges. Shannon is dedicated to helping others find purpose and meaning in who they are and what they do. She uses a variety of approaches & techniques to facilitate this process, accommodating each client’s needs in an effective tailored manner.

Are you feeling isolated or having trouble adjusting after a significant life change or having difficulty connecting with loved ones? Is a traumatic event plaguing you? I have specialized training in working with couples, relationship issues, first responders, teachers, people with disabilities, and new or expecting mothers. People are not "one size fits all," which is why I use several modalities during therapy to customize treatment for every client. Clients can begin to look at things from a new perspective and create lasting change. Let's get "unstuck" by working together!

I appreciate the uniqueness of every individual and situation and can adapt my approach to what will be most effective in treating the underlying issue causing distress. I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping clients to move out of what isn't working for them and empower them to reach their goals. I love watching clients learn skills to help them move out of depression and anxiety to higher levels of functioning. I especially enjoy working with couples in distress and help them get to a place where their relationship is a source of comfort rather than stress.