Narrative Therapists in Metuchen, NJ

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Power In Play Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
(973) 512-2413 View (973) 512-2413
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Jaunai Staton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Do you feel invalidated and misunderstood by the people in your life? Are past experiences making it difficult for you to build and keep healthy relationships? Life hasn't been easy. You're still grappling with the lingering trauma and grief from your past. Life’s painful experiences have affected relationships with your partner, children, parents, or friends. You've made efforts to improve your situation, but nothing seems to change. You might also feel like you are walking through your situation alone.
Do you feel invalidated and misunderstood by the people in your life? Are past experiences making it difficult for you to build and keep healthy relationships? Life hasn't been easy. You're still grappling with the lingering trauma and grief from your past. Life’s painful experiences have affected relationships with your partner, children, parents, or friends. You've made efforts to improve your situation, but nothing seems to change. You might also feel like you are walking through your situation alone.
(732) 517-3799 View (732) 517-3799
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Reema Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Are you having a crisis of self-confidence? Low self-esteem and stress are impacting your everyday life. The relationship you have with yourself is at an all-time low. You notice that your relationships with others have changed, too. You want to feel better about yourself, but you don’t know where to start. Life’s stressors can bring you down, causing you to constantly question yourself.
Are you having a crisis of self-confidence? Low self-esteem and stress are impacting your everyday life. The relationship you have with yourself is at an all-time low. You notice that your relationships with others have changed, too. You want to feel better about yourself, but you don’t know where to start. Life’s stressors can bring you down, causing you to constantly question yourself.
(732) 426-5483 View (732) 426-5483
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Gisella E Diaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Making that phone call and choosing a therapist can be challenging but it is the first step towards improving your current situation and the quality of your life. I provide a safe, positive, non-judgmental and warm environment where together we can explore ways to embrace change and find the fulfillment and life balance you long for. I believe in building on your strengths and empowering you to make the choices and changes that make sense to you.
Making that phone call and choosing a therapist can be challenging but it is the first step towards improving your current situation and the quality of your life. I provide a safe, positive, non-judgmental and warm environment where together we can explore ways to embrace change and find the fulfillment and life balance you long for. I believe in building on your strengths and empowering you to make the choices and changes that make sense to you.
(848) 244-8103 View (848) 244-8103
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Melody Smith
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Life can be beautiful, but lately it feels overwhelming and messy. Emotional, physical, relational, and professional/academic stressors can leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. As a result, you feel disconnected from yourself and others. You feel like you’re going through life in a haze. At the end of each day, you wonder how you can summon the energy to do it all again tomorrow. You’ve been so busy caring for others that you’re ignoring your own needs. You’ve never been more dissatisfied with your body and health. You find yourself in a cycle of unhealthy habits that feel impossible to break.
Life can be beautiful, but lately it feels overwhelming and messy. Emotional, physical, relational, and professional/academic stressors can leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. As a result, you feel disconnected from yourself and others. You feel like you’re going through life in a haze. At the end of each day, you wonder how you can summon the energy to do it all again tomorrow. You’ve been so busy caring for others that you’re ignoring your own needs. You’ve never been more dissatisfied with your body and health. You find yourself in a cycle of unhealthy habits that feel impossible to break.
(848) 294-2540 View (848) 294-2540
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Shontel Thomas
Pastoral Counselor, CLC, BAPsych, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840  (Online Only)
Sometimes the circumstances in life are too much to handle without some help. You may feel stuck, faced with uncertainty, overwhelmed and stress. I am here to help you during this difficult time in your life. I have over 17 years of experiences working with adults, children/ adolescents and their families with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues in various settings. As your Christian Counselor I address the whole person emotionally, psychologically, socially, physically, and spiritually. I am dedicated and passionate about helping you through your healing journey.
Sometimes the circumstances in life are too much to handle without some help. You may feel stuck, faced with uncertainty, overwhelmed and stress. I am here to help you during this difficult time in your life. I have over 17 years of experiences working with adults, children/ adolescents and their families with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues in various settings. As your Christian Counselor I address the whole person emotionally, psychologically, socially, physically, and spiritually. I am dedicated and passionate about helping you through your healing journey.
(732) 347-7595 View (732) 347-7595
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Therapy With Gi -
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Authenticity, honesty, empathy and creativity is what I have based my practice on. Life can be TOUGH, and it can feel difficult to get out of that loop, or I like to say, crawl out of the mud, it takes time but it's very possible and I hope to help provide you with the tools you will need to do so. I'm eclectic in my practice, using therapeutic evidenced based modalities, such as CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) Art therapy/creative therapy, person centered therapy, family therapy etc. with a specialty in eating disorders/body image issues and self-esteem .
Authenticity, honesty, empathy and creativity is what I have based my practice on. Life can be TOUGH, and it can feel difficult to get out of that loop, or I like to say, crawl out of the mud, it takes time but it's very possible and I hope to help provide you with the tools you will need to do so. I'm eclectic in my practice, using therapeutic evidenced based modalities, such as CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) Art therapy/creative therapy, person centered therapy, family therapy etc. with a specialty in eating disorders/body image issues and self-esteem .
(973) 784-8676 View (973) 784-8676
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Briana Falco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Waitlist for new clients
The first step towards healing can be reaching out for help, which is also the hardest and most difficult part. Having been on both sides of this process, my goal is to make that as easy and seamless as possible for you. I aim to create a non-judgmental, safe space for each of my clients. No matter how great or small the issue, I will work collaboratively with you to help you navigate life's hurdles, while exploring all of the factors that have created your own unique self, and embracing the changes or transformations you hope to obtain.
The first step towards healing can be reaching out for help, which is also the hardest and most difficult part. Having been on both sides of this process, my goal is to make that as easy and seamless as possible for you. I aim to create a non-judgmental, safe space for each of my clients. No matter how great or small the issue, I will work collaboratively with you to help you navigate life's hurdles, while exploring all of the factors that have created your own unique self, and embracing the changes or transformations you hope to obtain.
(732) 217-4735 View (732) 217-4735
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Rama\'s Counseling Center Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP, MSW
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840
I specialize in counseling to individuals and families coping with relationship issues, parent-child issues, and extended family issues that are exacerbated by alcohol and substance abuse.
I specialize in counseling to individuals and families coping with relationship issues, parent-child issues, and extended family issues that are exacerbated by alcohol and substance abuse.
(732) 391-1215 View (732) 391-1215
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Donna Wolfskehl Distefano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840
If painful experiences were met with confusing or anxious responses from others or described in manners that did not respond to emotional needs, then a child or individual would likely cope with difficulties by disconnecting from the threatening emotional meanings. We need another at times, or search for a healing process. If you have been struggling with strong feelings or a particular situation, it is time to get help. You can find the way through fears, loss or other struggles. I am here to support you through your struggles, through personal hardships, finding truths or make sense of confusion in your mind or life.
If painful experiences were met with confusing or anxious responses from others or described in manners that did not respond to emotional needs, then a child or individual would likely cope with difficulties by disconnecting from the threatening emotional meanings. We need another at times, or search for a healing process. If you have been struggling with strong feelings or a particular situation, it is time to get help. You can find the way through fears, loss or other struggles. I am here to support you through your struggles, through personal hardships, finding truths or make sense of confusion in your mind or life.
(732) 204-6462 View (732) 204-6462
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Lena Suarez-Angelino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Not accepting new clients
Going through a major life change? Feel like you're not good enough? Whether it be graduating from middle school or high school or applying to colleges, to beginning your first job or quitting a job to pursue your dreams, I have been there. From school, job searching, relationships, and motherhood I have been there. Whenever change is happening, whether good or bad, planned or unplanned, it can be overwhelming and it's no secret that life is tough sometimes.
Going through a major life change? Feel like you're not good enough? Whether it be graduating from middle school or high school or applying to colleges, to beginning your first job or quitting a job to pursue your dreams, I have been there. From school, job searching, relationships, and motherhood I have been there. Whenever change is happening, whether good or bad, planned or unplanned, it can be overwhelming and it's no secret that life is tough sometimes.
(848) 212-8288 View (848) 212-8288

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Center for Therapy and Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08837
You have the power to change your story. Your past does not dictate your future. Be your own editor and rewrite your narrative. We welcome all people and invite you to join us in this journey towards healthier living. Our focus is on your unique possibilities and using your strengths to overcome challenges and change your path. You don’t have to face the difficulties of life alone. We provide a vast array of services and are ready to work with you in your personal journey towards a more confident, healthier and resilient future. Ready to take charge of your story?
You have the power to change your story. Your past does not dictate your future. Be your own editor and rewrite your narrative. We welcome all people and invite you to join us in this journey towards healthier living. Our focus is on your unique possibilities and using your strengths to overcome challenges and change your path. You don’t have to face the difficulties of life alone. We provide a vast array of services and are ready to work with you in your personal journey towards a more confident, healthier and resilient future. Ready to take charge of your story?
(732) 487-3390 View (732) 487-3390
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Kristin Adochio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817
When I think about what life is about, I always come to the same conclusion: relationships. These relationships—whether familial, platonic, romantic, or even with ourselves—cannot help but influence every aspect of our lives. As a therapist, I help clients not only maintain but also strengthen and enforce their relationships; I draw from a systemic lens that utilizes Narrative and Solution-focused approaches.
When I think about what life is about, I always come to the same conclusion: relationships. These relationships—whether familial, platonic, romantic, or even with ourselves—cannot help but influence every aspect of our lives. As a therapist, I help clients not only maintain but also strengthen and enforce their relationships; I draw from a systemic lens that utilizes Narrative and Solution-focused approaches.
(848) 279-8295 View (848) 279-8295
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Catherine Illenye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08837
Many of my clients feel stuck or have reached an impasse in their lives that they have not yet been able to find a way around. Many feel frustrated, or even doubt that it will get better. Many are feeling overwhelmed with chronic stress, feel exhausted, and keep pushing themselves to pull through. Many, understandably feel they have to do it themselves and know of no other way of being. I find working with these strong individuals to be the most rewarding, as I feel honored to witness their meaningful process unfold.
Many of my clients feel stuck or have reached an impasse in their lives that they have not yet been able to find a way around. Many feel frustrated, or even doubt that it will get better. Many are feeling overwhelmed with chronic stress, feel exhausted, and keep pushing themselves to pull through. Many, understandably feel they have to do it themselves and know of no other way of being. I find working with these strong individuals to be the most rewarding, as I feel honored to witness their meaningful process unfold.
(973) 832-1952 View (973) 832-1952
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Frances Tucker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08837  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am an inclusive female Associate Marriage & Family Therapist that works with all populations. I provide an open, caring, safe, judgment-free space where the authentic you can shine. Everyone has experienced loss, grief, anxiety, depression, and disconnection. Through our experiences, we can learn more about ourselves and our role in this world.
I am an inclusive female Associate Marriage & Family Therapist that works with all populations. I provide an open, caring, safe, judgment-free space where the authentic you can shine. Everyone has experienced loss, grief, anxiety, depression, and disconnection. Through our experiences, we can learn more about ourselves and our role in this world.
(732) 660-9743 View (732) 660-9743
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Anmol Champaneria: Teens, Adults, & Couples
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08820
I love to connect with teens, adults, and couples to overcome things like family conflict, relationship issues, academic and social challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and grief. With adults and teens, I draw on CBT and attachment techniques to strengthen connection and communication within families and help clients gain insight, develop a healthy identity, and meet their goals. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach to resolving conflict, feeling understood, and increasing emotional connection. See if I am accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
I love to connect with teens, adults, and couples to overcome things like family conflict, relationship issues, academic and social challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and grief. With adults and teens, I draw on CBT and attachment techniques to strengthen connection and communication within families and help clients gain insight, develop a healthy identity, and meet their goals. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach to resolving conflict, feeling understood, and increasing emotional connection. See if I am accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
(201) 416-0286 View (201) 416-0286
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Jennifer Lieberman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Iselin, NJ 08830
Sometimes life's journey can sometimes feel like a complex maze. Imagine not having to face these twists and turns alone! I'm here to walk alongside you with an open heart and a listening ear. Through compassion, empathy, and personalized therapy, we can discover your unique inner strengths and cultivate a path of growth and healing together. Whether you're seeking solace, clarity, or a fresh start, I invite you to take this step toward embracing your true potential. Let's unlock the doors to your well-being together.
Sometimes life's journey can sometimes feel like a complex maze. Imagine not having to face these twists and turns alone! I'm here to walk alongside you with an open heart and a listening ear. Through compassion, empathy, and personalized therapy, we can discover your unique inner strengths and cultivate a path of growth and healing together. Whether you're seeking solace, clarity, or a fresh start, I invite you to take this step toward embracing your true potential. Let's unlock the doors to your well-being together.
(732) 724-0289 View (732) 724-0289
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Melissa Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08837
My name is Melissa Higgins, LCSW and I am the owner of the Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC. I enjoy treating trauma, grief/loss, complex conditions, issues with gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I am committed to the power of relationship to heal. My goal is to help help people develop relationships with themselves and others which may bring more meaning into their lives. I believe it is important to listen to the stories my clients have to tell and collaboratively help them develop more adaptive stories.
My name is Melissa Higgins, LCSW and I am the owner of the Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC. I enjoy treating trauma, grief/loss, complex conditions, issues with gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I am committed to the power of relationship to heal. My goal is to help help people develop relationships with themselves and others which may bring more meaning into their lives. I believe it is important to listen to the stories my clients have to tell and collaboratively help them develop more adaptive stories.
(732) 955-4073 View (732) 955-4073
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Tara Garie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08820  (Online Only)
Tara Garie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over 8 years of experience providing therapeutic services. She helps teens, adults, and seniors to better cope with stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and many other types of disorders. Tara also has experience working with grief and gender identity issues.
Tara Garie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over 8 years of experience providing therapeutic services. She helps teens, adults, and seniors to better cope with stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and many other types of disorders. Tara also has experience working with grief and gender identity issues.
(732) 702-3705 View (732) 702-3705
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Christine Sharpe
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Iselin, NJ 08830  (Online Only)
At the core of my practice is a commitment to creating a space that is both safe and nurturing. Here, you are free to express yourself, to explore your feelings and thoughts without fear of judgment. It's a place where your voice is heard and valued, enabling you to process your concerns and embark on a journey towards personal growth. My dedication to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome the hurdles of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and the many complexities life presents drives me, and we'll find a new path toward healing and self-discovery.
At the core of my practice is a commitment to creating a space that is both safe and nurturing. Here, you are free to express yourself, to explore your feelings and thoughts without fear of judgment. It's a place where your voice is heard and valued, enabling you to process your concerns and embark on a journey towards personal growth. My dedication to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome the hurdles of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and the many complexities life presents drives me, and we'll find a new path toward healing and self-discovery.
(732) 334-3420 View (732) 334-3420
Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.