Depression Therapists in Manalapan, NJ
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Specialties: Stop Smoking, Weight Loss (Gastric Band Hypnotherapy), Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Phobias, Educational Enhancements, Sports Enhancements, Career Motivation, Hypnotherapy Life Coaching, Behavior/Anger Management, Relationship Therapy, Grief & Bereavement Therapy, Sexual Dysfunctions, Hypnotherapy for Children, Immune System Enhancements, Self Confidence/Self Esteem, Finding Lost Objects. Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Medical Hypnosis. Dr. Jaime Feldman is one of the Top Hypnotherapists in the country. He has been on the Montel Williams show 4 times. Dr. Feldman teaches some of the most revolutionary techniques in Hypnotherapy, including speaking to the sub-personalities that cause a specific problem.
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I have over 25 years experience helping people cope with difficult life transitions and heal from loss, weight and self-image issues, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and sexual dysfunctions. I use an integrative functional approach by looking into a root cause of the problem and relate in a non-judgmental way. Together, I'll work with you to build coping strategies, strength and courage to move forward to in the presence of loss, pain and change. Whatever your circumstances, if you're struggling to cope and manage painful feelings, I'd like to help you find your way.
I have over 25 years experience helping people cope with difficult life transitions and heal from loss, weight and self-image issues, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and sexual dysfunctions. I use an integrative functional approach by looking into a root cause of the problem and relate in a non-judgmental way. Together, I'll work with you to build coping strategies, strength and courage to move forward to in the presence of loss, pain and change. Whatever your circumstances, if you're struggling to cope and manage painful feelings, I'd like to help you find your way.
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Congratulations on taking an important step in your journey to wellness! Knowing the difficulties some face when seeking support, our team is committed to walking you through the process and making it a positive and productive experience. I am Dr. Monique S. Griffith, the founder of Griffith Psychological Services (GPS), and a psychologist in NY and NJ who is also certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional. For over 12 years, I have provided services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing academic challenges, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Congratulations on taking an important step in your journey to wellness! Knowing the difficulties some face when seeking support, our team is committed to walking you through the process and making it a positive and productive experience. I am Dr. Monique S. Griffith, the founder of Griffith Psychological Services (GPS), and a psychologist in NY and NJ who is also certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional. For over 12 years, I have provided services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing academic challenges, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
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Are you looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and comforting individual to help you to overcome hurdles that have seemed insurmountable? I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I have experience working with individuals at intensive inpatient and outpatient agencies.
Are you looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and comforting individual to help you to overcome hurdles that have seemed insurmountable? I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I have experience working with individuals at intensive inpatient and outpatient agencies.
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My ideal client is someone experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. They face challenges in managing stress and seek to develop effective coping skills. They may also struggle with communication, assertiveness, and maintaining healthy relationships in school, work, and personal life. They are eager to understand the roots of their behaviors, whether stemming from childhood experiences or their current environment. Additionally, they may simply desire a non-judgmental space to express their thoughts and feelings.
My ideal client is someone experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. They face challenges in managing stress and seek to develop effective coping skills. They may also struggle with communication, assertiveness, and maintaining healthy relationships in school, work, and personal life. They are eager to understand the roots of their behaviors, whether stemming from childhood experiences or their current environment. Additionally, they may simply desire a non-judgmental space to express their thoughts and feelings.
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Have you been looking for ways to handle change, loss, or the unknowns of life? Being human means experiencing a wide range of emotions and finding a balance. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and connect with a therapist and I am here to support you and meet you where you are at! I work with children, teens, and adults mainly experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment issues. I love to bring creativity into the therapeutic setting utilizing art, play, and ecotherapy along with creating a safe atmosphere for clients to fully express themselves and work towards healing.
Have you been looking for ways to handle change, loss, or the unknowns of life? Being human means experiencing a wide range of emotions and finding a balance. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and connect with a therapist and I am here to support you and meet you where you are at! I work with children, teens, and adults mainly experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment issues. I love to bring creativity into the therapeutic setting utilizing art, play, and ecotherapy along with creating a safe atmosphere for clients to fully express themselves and work towards healing.
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Bella Baldo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manalapan, NJ 07726
If you're feeling powerless and struggling with these issues of :anxiety, depression, stress, low self worth, relationship problems, family conflicts, parenting frustrations, illness, job problems, or communication breakdown, together we can work to empower you to create the changes toward your happiness.
Life takes many different turns; some wonderful and some very challenging. Are you finding yourself entrenched in situations that are causing you frustration, sadness and helplessness in finding solutions to changing them? Psychotherapy is where to begin your journey of empowering yourself in making positive choices and taking charge of your life. I've been in practice 30 years. Let's work together in a caring, supportive environment, uncovering the obstacles in attaining your happiness. Our goal of taking charge of your life , having more confidence and self acceptance will be achieved through insight, developing effective communication skills, problem solving and creating positive coping skills. .
If you're feeling powerless and struggling with these issues of :anxiety, depression, stress, low self worth, relationship problems, family conflicts, parenting frustrations, illness, job problems, or communication breakdown, together we can work to empower you to create the changes toward your happiness.
Life takes many different turns; some wonderful and some very challenging. Are you finding yourself entrenched in situations that are causing you frustration, sadness and helplessness in finding solutions to changing them? Psychotherapy is where to begin your journey of empowering yourself in making positive choices and taking charge of your life. I've been in practice 30 years. Let's work together in a caring, supportive environment, uncovering the obstacles in attaining your happiness. Our goal of taking charge of your life , having more confidence and self acceptance will be achieved through insight, developing effective communication skills, problem solving and creating positive coping skills. .
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Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Admitting that life’s daily stressors have become overwhelming can be one of the hardest admissions we make to ourselves, but that admission is also the first step towards true change. Change can be a challenging path to navigate but I believe that everyone has a path, as winding and difficult as it may seem, that we all have to go through at some point. Whether those stressors are anxiety, depression, trauma or a general life transition, my goal is to provide a comforting and safe environment where we can identify the steps that need to be taken and walk that new path together.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Admitting that life’s daily stressors have become overwhelming can be one of the hardest admissions we make to ourselves, but that admission is also the first step towards true change. Change can be a challenging path to navigate but I believe that everyone has a path, as winding and difficult as it may seem, that we all have to go through at some point. Whether those stressors are anxiety, depression, trauma or a general life transition, my goal is to provide a comforting and safe environment where we can identify the steps that need to be taken and walk that new path together.
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Sometimes the demands of everyday life or significant life events can cause disturbances in how we feel. In today's stressful times, people can become overwhelmed and can experience anxiety, depression and other symptoms. The help of a trained professional can be what is needed to a path of greater satisfaction in life and improved relationships. In my twenty plus years of practice, I have helped individuals 18 years and above deal with issues within themselves, relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, chronic pain, and many other conditions.
Sometimes the demands of everyday life or significant life events can cause disturbances in how we feel. In today's stressful times, people can become overwhelmed and can experience anxiety, depression and other symptoms. The help of a trained professional can be what is needed to a path of greater satisfaction in life and improved relationships. In my twenty plus years of practice, I have helped individuals 18 years and above deal with issues within themselves, relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, chronic pain, and many other conditions.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, intrusional or obsessive thoughts? Are you feeling depressed and ready to make a change? I know that life can be challenging and I am here to help. If you are ready to take charge of your thoughts and regain peace as well as a sense of control, I am here for you. I have worked with many clients just like you who have felt anxious or even hopeless at times. I am here to let you know that you can have a "new normal". I will be here for you as you take the next steps on your journey to having care free thoughts and a happier life!
Are you struggling with anxiety, intrusional or obsessive thoughts? Are you feeling depressed and ready to make a change? I know that life can be challenging and I am here to help. If you are ready to take charge of your thoughts and regain peace as well as a sense of control, I am here for you. I have worked with many clients just like you who have felt anxious or even hopeless at times. I am here to let you know that you can have a "new normal". I will be here for you as you take the next steps on your journey to having care free thoughts and a happier life!
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Mary Puschel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726 (Online Only)
Have you been struggling with feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or unheard in your family? Are you looking to become more confident, more at peace, and more assertive in your communication? I offer an accepting, caring and engaging approach while promoting change. I have extensive experience in clinical crisis assessment and teaching clients how to improve their communication, assertiveness, emotion regulation, and relaxation skills. I have over 25 years of experience working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, compulsive behavior, and family conflict.
Have you been struggling with feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or unheard in your family? Are you looking to become more confident, more at peace, and more assertive in your communication? I offer an accepting, caring and engaging approach while promoting change. I have extensive experience in clinical crisis assessment and teaching clients how to improve their communication, assertiveness, emotion regulation, and relaxation skills. I have over 25 years of experience working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, compulsive behavior, and family conflict.
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Manalapan, NJ 07726 (Online Only)
My passion is working with someone who is seeking support in navigating the challenges they face with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and adjusting through life's daily issues. I work with adults of all ages, but specialize working with adults 65 and over. They may be experiencing a variety of symptoms, such as constant worry, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, difficulty managing stress, adjusting to aging issues or a lack of confidence and self-worth. They recognize the impact these issues have on their daily life, relationships, and overall well-being, and are motivated to make positive changes.
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I help individuals facing mental and behavioral health challenges that affect their lives, relationships, and self-esteem. These issues often include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, communication patterns, and unproductive behaviors. Clients, whether individuals, groups, families, or couples, must be willing to address and make changes in their thinking and actions. Progress is measured based on each client's unique goals and objectives.
I help individuals facing mental and behavioral health challenges that affect their lives, relationships, and self-esteem. These issues often include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, communication patterns, and unproductive behaviors. Clients, whether individuals, groups, families, or couples, must be willing to address and make changes in their thinking and actions. Progress is measured based on each client's unique goals and objectives.
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Megan Shurtleff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manalapan, NJ 07726
My clinical experience includes working with individuals and groups experiencing anxiety (generalized, OCD), depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, attachment-related issues, adjustment issues, and grief. I have worked with various populations across different settings including working with adolescents in a community program, dual diagnosis clinical setting, and in crisis intervention in a hospital setting. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach to therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to address their current difficulties by identifying root causes and individualized goals for change.
My clinical experience includes working with individuals and groups experiencing anxiety (generalized, OCD), depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, attachment-related issues, adjustment issues, and grief. I have worked with various populations across different settings including working with adolescents in a community program, dual diagnosis clinical setting, and in crisis intervention in a hospital setting. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach to therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to address their current difficulties by identifying root causes and individualized goals for change.
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I've had the privilege of working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-image issues, and substance abuse. I understand that addressing mental health can be a tough and often lonely journey. That's where I come in – to be your companion on this path. I offer a safe, open, and judgment-free space to support you every step of the way. You don't have to go through this alone; I'm here for you, ready to help you navigate the challenges and find the rewards that come with improved mental health. Your well-being is my priority.
I've had the privilege of working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-image issues, and substance abuse. I understand that addressing mental health can be a tough and often lonely journey. That's where I come in – to be your companion on this path. I offer a safe, open, and judgment-free space to support you every step of the way. You don't have to go through this alone; I'm here for you, ready to help you navigate the challenges and find the rewards that come with improved mental health. Your well-being is my priority.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.