Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Manalapan, NJ

My ideal client struggles with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. They have issues dealing with their stress and need to work on coping skills. They also may be struggling when it comes to communication and speaking up for themselves they may be struggling with school, Work, relationships, and want to find better ways to carry themselves through it. They want to understand where their behaviors come from, whether it be from childhood or a product of their environment. They may just want to have a judgment free place to vent.

Are you feeling shy, confused, or frustrated not knowing whom to ask for help or how to share your feelings? Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells? Are you in search of a place that provides you safety as well as support to have a therapeutic relationship that will help you alleviate the symptoms in order to achieve your goals that may seem unattainable? Then please don't hesitate to contact me. I have experience working with mental health disorders, relationship issues, personality disorders and behavior problems.

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 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.

I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I work alongside my clients to identify their strengths, navigate challenges, and cultivate a sense of resilience. Using evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational techniques, and strength-based approaches, I empower my clients to develop practical skills for enhancing their overall well-being.

As a certified CBT therapist with training in DBT and former experience as a high school teacher, Vanessa brings a unique skill set to her clients. She excels in both individual and group counseling. Vanessa has experience in working with those that have suffered from panic disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, trauma, gender identity issues, as well as relationship/marital issues. Although she favors CBT, behavioral, and DBT modalities, she adapts to best assist her clients' needs. She is an alternative lifestyle friendly therapist.

Make your mental health a priority. I’m here to help you find a balance in your life and help to manage anxiety, stress, and depression. Along with solution focused therapy with DBT and CBT, depression and anxiety disorders can be more effectively managed. In working with all age populations for over 20 years, I’m confident that we can work together to create a peace and calmness in your wellness journey. Also available to provide clinical supervision for LSW and CADC. I would be happy to help in your professional development and provide mentoring.

I offer a comfortable, accepting, & supportive approach that helps my clients establish obtainable goals & improve coping skills. My approach is practical, solution-focused, & evidence-based. I start where you are to maximize our time together to promote lasting change. I have 26 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings. I have studied & completed several certifications including treating Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Advanced Grief & Loss, Insomnia, Family Systems, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Substance Use/Abuse, Behavioral Addiction, Sex Therapy, and Couples Counseling. I specialize in CBT, DBT, & Mindfulness.

You can achieve happiness and joy in your life! Life is manageable, even though it comes with stress, challenge, change, and struggle. I offer a safe space to encourage healing and wellness with warm conversation. We can work together to set goals and achieve what you would like to accomplish in therapy. I believe in you!

Each individual brings their own unique challenges, history, needs, and desires. In order to best serve each person, a therapist must offer a judgment and bias free atmosphere. Every client comes to therapy with a different struggle, trauma or experience and I will strive to provide a positive, meaningful experience to achieve the best possible outcome for success. I do believe a client can find an ideal therapist: a person with whom trust and rapport is built, who offers an unconditionally safe space to listen and collaborate.

My therapeutic style is non-judgmental, patient, understanding and compassionate. I am an optimistic individual who believes in my clients’ potentials when they or close ones don't. I focus mainly on my clients’ strengths, personalities, and wisdom to cope with their mental health issues. I have a passion working in the mental health field as a licensed social worker. It can be nerve-wrecking to open up your thoughts and feelings, but with your time working with me, I will provide a safe and comfortable environment. I have experience in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, exposure therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

As a Licensed Social Worker, I will work alongside you to define and work towards your goals. I approach all clients from a strengths based perspective, which has been shaped around the philosophy that people are not fundamentally fragile. We are not cut down by hardships and tribulations, rather, we may be strengthened through thoughtful and practiced responses to stressors and pain. I will help clients use these principles to promote their strengths and to improve confidence and functioning. Although I have experience with a variety of populations, I am especially versed in grief work.

Andrea helps clients navigate their unique life journeys by addressing their past experiences, empowering them in the present, and reimagining their futures. She recognizes the importance of clients' agency and works collaboratively with them to facilitate personal growth and healing.

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.

They're issues are centered around their relationships. Some examples are conflict with parents / friends, bullying, lack of self-esteem, and social isolation. Their needs include being heard & understood. Goals can be to develop more confidence in themselves and to make friends. Teens and adolescents just want to know that someone cares & is not judging them for their thoughts or feelings. This is due to the fact that they might not feel comfortable talking to family and sometimes friends about what's going on.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at The Women's Psychotherapy Center with a passion to support and guide clients struggling with anxiety, developmental tasks and trauma. I create a non-judgmental space for you to feel safe, validated and understood. Together we openly explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors and internal parts that keep you stuck. With the right tools, we learn how to cope with a deeper understanding, awareness and acceptance of ourselves and our circumstances. Ultimately, creating a shift in mindset, the ability to set boundaries, break patterns, and make meaning of life’s transitions.

Welcome to a totally virtual private practice, enabled to help you have therapy sessions from the comfort of your own home to residents of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Whether you have been struggling to heal from issues over the past 20 years, or this past year in particular has uncovered symptoms that you were not aware of, there has been no better time to reach out for support. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, struggling to adjust to certain changes in your life, I encourage you to reach out to connect!

There are times in life where people will seek counseling because they feel disconnected in their relationships, are struggling with difficult situations and emotions, or long to live a life that feels meaningful, satisfying and authentic. Counseling can help you navigate through this transformative time in your life. I am prepared to help you navigate through this transformation. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and humanistic focusing on offering my clients unconditional positive regard, compassion, and a good sense of humor when appropriate.

My style is rooted in collaboration on your target goals and providing a space where you feel empowered to address the stressors in your life. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults on managing mood disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, work related stressors, life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. We will work together to challenge roadblocks and help you find personalized solutions that support you with becoming the most aligned version of yourself. You are deserving of a life that feels fulfilling despite the stressors that inevitably exist.