Male Therapists in Manasquan, NJ

I emphasize a collaborative approach to treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and when appropriate, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also trained in Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES). I specialize in treating adults whose primary presenting problem involves Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Potential clients are encouraged to download and read the client treatment manual from my website (www.jerseyshoreanxiety.com) to get a sense of how I conceptualize the treatment process.

Over the last decade, I have successfully helped children, adolescents, and adults from different backgrounds achieve their goals. The clients I have worked with have struggled with issues including but not limited to: anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, stage of life issues, relationship conflicts, anger management, self-confidence, and impulse control difficulties. My number one goal is for us to build trust in our relationship so that we can work together to achieve your goals too.

There are times in all of our lives when we could use some extra support. Sometimes discussing issues with family members and friends can be challenging and uncomfortable. Feeling hurt, misunderstood, angry, and confused are all normal emotions that each of us feel. Struggling with addiction, mental health issues, and the stress that comes with every-day life can put strains on our relationships, finances, and self-esteem. My goal is to assist in providing you with hope, guidance, perspective, and professional insight.

Matthew Chodosh is a New Jersey Licensed Social Worker with over 20 years working with a multitude of populations and ages. After several years working with an adoption agency, he moved into direct mental health care working with chronically mentally ill adults, along with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring disorders. For the past 17 years, he has been and continues to work in a local hospital as an emergency room clinician. Matthew received his Master's degree from Monmouth University in 2000 and utilizes his training on a daily basis. Using experiences and training he brings a down-to-earth, person-centered approach.

I am an eclectic therapist well suited to treating adult and adolescents impacted by substance abuse and mood disorders. I have extensive experience engaging, individuals with co-occurring disorders. All substance abuse, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and personality complications are accommodated. Adults and teens having functional challenges in multiple contexts will find comfort in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Reality Therapy constructs; tailored to their specific circumstances and implemented collaboratively to assist resolution to legal, familial, employment complications that are impacting their lives. Family involvement and consultative relationships will be utilized to optimize ideal outcomes.

I truly believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients is the recipe for success in the counseling process. This type of relationship that I help foster with my clients as I use evidence-based practices creates the catalyst for positive change. I also think it is important to meet people where they are at and tailor the approach to the needs of the place they are in. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and work together with my clients as a team to overcome the many challenges that life puts in our path.

Sometimes, we all face complex thoughts and emotions that can make us feel down, anxious, or preoccupied. It's perfectly normal to seek professional help when dealing with these challenges. Whether related to depression, anxiety, trauma, or even changes in our personal and professional lives, complex mental states can arise from various factors, like work relationships, family dynamics, or life transitions such as health issues, financial concerns, or interpersonal situations.

Using a person-centered approach to therapy, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating by providing individualized services based upon your specific needs and concerns. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By engaging in therapeutic approaches and techniques together, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who uses a holistic approach to improve the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of my clients. I work with individuals ranging from teenagers to adults who are seeking help with addiction, men's issues, anxiety, depression and more. My personal and professional experiences have afforded me the ability to connect with and treat individuals from all backgrounds.

We all have a life narrative; some experiences are easy to understand, while others we may try to reject or avoid. Our narrative can be unfairly written with past emotional pain and we’re left to shoulder the burden of these experiences, which may manifest as anxiety, depression, grief, anger, etc. Each of these experiences are part of your greater story, linking from one to another, all of which has shaped you to be the person you are today. The process of self-exploration, change, and healing from these experiences is challenging, highlighting the importance of finding the right therapist for you.