Existential Therapists in Midland Park, NJ
My approach to therapy, including grief work is existential and attachment based.
“We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world — the company of those who have known suffering.” — Helen Keller. Although grief is most often associated with emotions in response to a death, my clinical training and experience has made it evident to me that we can experience grief due to loss of a person, pet, ideals, culture, disappointment in life’s trajectory, a non death related end of a relationship, chronic illness, and so many more common but painful experiences in life. Grief, loss, emotional pain in relationships is ubiquitous with living and it by no means has to be linear.
My approach to therapy, including grief work is existential and attachment based.
“We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world — the company of those who have known suffering.” — Helen Keller. Although grief is most often associated with emotions in response to a death, my clinical training and experience has made it evident to me that we can experience grief due to loss of a person, pet, ideals, culture, disappointment in life’s trajectory, a non death related end of a relationship, chronic illness, and so many more common but painful experiences in life. Grief, loss, emotional pain in relationships is ubiquitous with living and it by no means has to be linear.
Jenni Levine Driscoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
Midland Park, NJ 07432 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I have specific expertise working with couples as well as individuals navigating difficult relationships. I particularly enjoy working with high-achieving professionals, over-thinker, new moms and dads, and cycle-breakers.
I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I have specific expertise working with couples as well as individuals navigating difficult relationships. I particularly enjoy working with high-achieving professionals, over-thinker, new moms and dads, and cycle-breakers.
With 35 years' of experience in the mental health field as a counselor and psychotherapist, I have maintained a well-established practice in Bergen County for 30 years. My practice provides individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy in addition to workshops and lectures. I have worked in a variety of community and private agencies which has provided me experience with diverse populations and services. Areas of experience include: depression, anxiety, women's issues, trauma, life transition, adolescent issues, family issues, addiction, gifted population and more.
With 35 years' of experience in the mental health field as a counselor and psychotherapist, I have maintained a well-established practice in Bergen County for 30 years. My practice provides individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy in addition to workshops and lectures. I have worked in a variety of community and private agencies which has provided me experience with diverse populations and services. Areas of experience include: depression, anxiety, women's issues, trauma, life transition, adolescent issues, family issues, addiction, gifted population and more.
Margit Malacrida
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midland Park, NJ 07432 (Online Only)
Welcome! As a collaborative Licensed Associate Counselor, I am driven to help people understand how our experiences shape our behaviors, patterns, and relationships in our lives. Whether you are experiencing a challenging transition, grieving, faced with depression, or solely interested in self-reflection and personal growth, my goal is to guide you as you navigate the road ahead, and empower you to move forward with resilience, self-compassion and love.
Welcome! As a collaborative Licensed Associate Counselor, I am driven to help people understand how our experiences shape our behaviors, patterns, and relationships in our lives. Whether you are experiencing a challenging transition, grieving, faced with depression, or solely interested in self-reflection and personal growth, my goal is to guide you as you navigate the road ahead, and empower you to move forward with resilience, self-compassion and love.
Hello, My Name is Kelsey Bisson, LCSW. I work at Balance and Thrive Mental Health Counseling and Psychoeducation Center. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of NJ with 10 years of experience working closely with individuals, groups, and families. I specialize with adults across the lifespan with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and the effects of aging and illness on individuals and families, with specialized training in treating our older adult population and their caregivers.
Hello, My Name is Kelsey Bisson, LCSW. I work at Balance and Thrive Mental Health Counseling and Psychoeducation Center. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of NJ with 10 years of experience working closely with individuals, groups, and families. I specialize with adults across the lifespan with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and the effects of aging and illness on individuals and families, with specialized training in treating our older adult population and their caregivers.
Matthew Grey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Hi! I'm Matt. We all struggle, and we all want to be happy. Whatever you're struggling with, if you're looking for greater healing, happiness, freedom, and meaning in your life, I would be happy to assist you. As a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, I am knowledgeable and skilled in working with a variety of issues such as addiction, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, trauma, stress, finding purpose and meaning, issues stemming from childhood, difficulty with important decisions, major life transitions, loss and grief, habit building, helping someone you care about change, and spirituality.
Hi! I'm Matt. We all struggle, and we all want to be happy. Whatever you're struggling with, if you're looking for greater healing, happiness, freedom, and meaning in your life, I would be happy to assist you. As a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, I am knowledgeable and skilled in working with a variety of issues such as addiction, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, trauma, stress, finding purpose and meaning, issues stemming from childhood, difficulty with important decisions, major life transitions, loss and grief, habit building, helping someone you care about change, and spirituality.
Now more than ever, it is clear that one's mental health must be nurtured. It is my belief that mental health is just as important to one's well being as one's physical health, if not more so. We must allow ourselves the opportunity to achieve emotional and mental clarity in order to promote positive change. Having the opportunity to discuss one's feelings in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere is something that I take seriously as a clinician. I view the therapist-client relationship as a very special one, which I feel requires a mutual respect towards the process of healing.
Now more than ever, it is clear that one's mental health must be nurtured. It is my belief that mental health is just as important to one's well being as one's physical health, if not more so. We must allow ourselves the opportunity to achieve emotional and mental clarity in order to promote positive change. Having the opportunity to discuss one's feelings in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere is something that I take seriously as a clinician. I view the therapist-client relationship as a very special one, which I feel requires a mutual respect towards the process of healing.
My specializations include couples or relationship therapy, sex therapy, individual therapy, and parenting issues. I love working with a neurodiverse population (including ADHD) as well as working with women's issues, including menopause and the challenge of adjusting to evolving life roles. For adults with and parents of children who have learning disabilities, autism, PDA and ADHD, I offer neurodiverse and gender affirming therapeutic care and am poly, kink and bdsm positive.
My specializations include couples or relationship therapy, sex therapy, individual therapy, and parenting issues. I love working with a neurodiverse population (including ADHD) as well as working with women's issues, including menopause and the challenge of adjusting to evolving life roles. For adults with and parents of children who have learning disabilities, autism, PDA and ADHD, I offer neurodiverse and gender affirming therapeutic care and am poly, kink and bdsm positive.
Darian Eletto
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midland Park, NJ 07432 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Accepting new clients and supervisees! Is this the year that you choose to work on you? It’s been a challenging time for many of us and at it can be difficult to manage our mental health with the uncertainty of our world. That’s where I come in! I focus on facilitating insight with you to improve your ability to cope, process, and manage your stressors as well as create new, healthy ways in which to respond to the ever changing world around you. Whether your goal is improving your interpersonal relationships, building self-esteem, or processing loss/grief, I am here to support and process it all with you.
Accepting new clients and supervisees! Is this the year that you choose to work on you? It’s been a challenging time for many of us and at it can be difficult to manage our mental health with the uncertainty of our world. That’s where I come in! I focus on facilitating insight with you to improve your ability to cope, process, and manage your stressors as well as create new, healthy ways in which to respond to the ever changing world around you. Whether your goal is improving your interpersonal relationships, building self-esteem, or processing loss/grief, I am here to support and process it all with you.
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Michael Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily use ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy); and also use an integrative and eclectic approach utilizing elements of CBT, and existential theories.
It’s hard being human. In our short window of time on earth we will have moments of great joy and beauty, but also experiences of sadness, stress, and pain. We are confronted with a difficult problem - how do we deal effectively with a reality that spans all different feelings and experiences? Often we deal with them in ineffective ways that leave us feeling worse off than when we started. There is hope, however. Together we can work together to recognize the patterns you're stuck in, learn skills to manage difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively, and work towards a rich and meaningful life.
I primarily use ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy); and also use an integrative and eclectic approach utilizing elements of CBT, and existential theories.
It’s hard being human. In our short window of time on earth we will have moments of great joy and beauty, but also experiences of sadness, stress, and pain. We are confronted with a difficult problem - how do we deal effectively with a reality that spans all different feelings and experiences? Often we deal with them in ineffective ways that leave us feeling worse off than when we started. There is hope, however. Together we can work together to recognize the patterns you're stuck in, learn skills to manage difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively, and work towards a rich and meaningful life.
My approach to therapy is eclectic and incorporates cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, existential, relational, and solution-focused elements.
I believe all of us have an inbuilt propensity for healing and personal growth. As a psychotherapist, I consider my main task as helping you in removing barriers in order for you to reach your fullest potential. I strive not only to aid in allieviating symptoms and emotional pain, but to join in on a journey with you for long-standing individual change. You may currently feel stuck and view change as a daunting and arduous task. I strive to create an inviting and safe environment through my sense of humor, compassion, and encouragement.
My approach to therapy is eclectic and incorporates cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, existential, relational, and solution-focused elements.
I believe all of us have an inbuilt propensity for healing and personal growth. As a psychotherapist, I consider my main task as helping you in removing barriers in order for you to reach your fullest potential. I strive not only to aid in allieviating symptoms and emotional pain, but to join in on a journey with you for long-standing individual change. You may currently feel stuck and view change as a daunting and arduous task. I strive to create an inviting and safe environment through my sense of humor, compassion, and encouragement.
Amanda Wasserman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ho Ho Kus, NJ 07423
If you often feel taken for granted, resentful, emotionally exhausted, under-appreciated, or left feeling guilty when saying no to others it is likely that your boundaries are often crossed. Do you often find yourself over-explaining, feeling guilty if people are disappointed with you or not wanting to rock the boat? One of the most painful tasks in relationships is setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. We all have an internal gauge for how much to give or take. Nonetheless, when we were raised on not having emotional needs, setting boundaries becomes very taxing and confusing because we learned how to hide our feelings.
If you often feel taken for granted, resentful, emotionally exhausted, under-appreciated, or left feeling guilty when saying no to others it is likely that your boundaries are often crossed. Do you often find yourself over-explaining, feeling guilty if people are disappointed with you or not wanting to rock the boat? One of the most painful tasks in relationships is setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. We all have an internal gauge for how much to give or take. Nonetheless, when we were raised on not having emotional needs, setting boundaries becomes very taxing and confusing because we learned how to hide our feelings.
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
Are you overly attentive to other people's moods/feelings? Is it difficult to trust others? Do you often feel not good enough? Is it difficult to know what you want because you worry so much about what is expected of you? Do you experience guilt often? Do you resist asking for help or mentorship due to fear of being criticized or judged? Is it very difficult to ask for what you need in relationships? Feel the need to fix or manage your closest relationships? Carrying resentment, avoiding conflict and fear of rejection is heavy, isolating, disempowering and keeps you stuck in a vicious shame inducing cycle.
Are you overly attentive to other people's moods/feelings? Is it difficult to trust others? Do you often feel not good enough? Is it difficult to know what you want because you worry so much about what is expected of you? Do you experience guilt often? Do you resist asking for help or mentorship due to fear of being criticized or judged? Is it very difficult to ask for what you need in relationships? Feel the need to fix or manage your closest relationships? Carrying resentment, avoiding conflict and fear of rejection is heavy, isolating, disempowering and keeps you stuck in a vicious shame inducing cycle.
Spectrum Health and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
Spectrum Health and Wellness is a leading provider of individual, family, and community mental health care for transgender individuals and their families. Through our unique, systems-based approach to therapy, we partner with all of our clients through their process of transition, offering affirmative, needs-based, knowledgable care. All of our therapists are anti-oppressive gender specialists, and members of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH).
Spectrum Health and Wellness is a leading provider of individual, family, and community mental health care for transgender individuals and their families. Through our unique, systems-based approach to therapy, we partner with all of our clients through their process of transition, offering affirmative, needs-based, knowledgable care. All of our therapists are anti-oppressive gender specialists, and members of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH).
As a therapist, coach, and founder of Fearless Love, specializing in relationships and intimacy, I work with clients on a variety of modern love challenges including communication tools, conflict resolution, betrayal, narcissistic abuse, divorce, and recovery. I support my clients to transition through stress, anxiety, toxic patterns of relating, grief, and trauma to create a life they love. You may be a successful professional, executive, or entrepreneur who wants to break through fears and limitations keeping you from being happy. Creating a new legacy where your families can flourish, is possible!
As a therapist, coach, and founder of Fearless Love, specializing in relationships and intimacy, I work with clients on a variety of modern love challenges including communication tools, conflict resolution, betrayal, narcissistic abuse, divorce, and recovery. I support my clients to transition through stress, anxiety, toxic patterns of relating, grief, and trauma to create a life they love. You may be a successful professional, executive, or entrepreneur who wants to break through fears and limitations keeping you from being happy. Creating a new legacy where your families can flourish, is possible!
Domini D Oreski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Has a recent traumatic experience turned your world upside down? Do you struggle with the aftermath of childhood abuse and don't yet know how to heal and move forward? Do others see you as successful but inside you feel anxious and uncertain of your worth? Are you struggling in your relationships? Therapy can help. No matter how difficult the traumatic event, it can be healed. There is a way through.
Has a recent traumatic experience turned your world upside down? Do you struggle with the aftermath of childhood abuse and don't yet know how to heal and move forward? Do others see you as successful but inside you feel anxious and uncertain of your worth? Are you struggling in your relationships? Therapy can help. No matter how difficult the traumatic event, it can be healed. There is a way through.
I specialize in perinatal and infant mental health. Perinatal psychological issues occur in the times before, during, and/or after a pregnancy. Postpartum depression is the most often talked about condition, but symptoms are not always limited to AFTER a child is born. These feelings can be extremely distressing, especially during a time when others are expecting you to be happy. You may be suffering after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or even death during pregnancy. I can offer a comfortable, safe place for you to begin to heal and move forward.
I specialize in perinatal and infant mental health. Perinatal psychological issues occur in the times before, during, and/or after a pregnancy. Postpartum depression is the most often talked about condition, but symptoms are not always limited to AFTER a child is born. These feelings can be extremely distressing, especially during a time when others are expecting you to be happy. You may be suffering after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or even death during pregnancy. I can offer a comfortable, safe place for you to begin to heal and move forward.
My overall therapy goals are to help my clients identify and address the barriers and stressors that interfere with their ability to lead productive and fulfilling lives. I utilize this overarching principle to address the various presenting needs from helping an individual cope with a primary medical illness to addressing stressors associated with life transitions, interpersonal conflicts, or primary anxiety or depression. I have also pursued extensive training and interest in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and supporting individuals and families through infertility and the transition into parenthood.
My overall therapy goals are to help my clients identify and address the barriers and stressors that interfere with their ability to lead productive and fulfilling lives. I utilize this overarching principle to address the various presenting needs from helping an individual cope with a primary medical illness to addressing stressors associated with life transitions, interpersonal conflicts, or primary anxiety or depression. I have also pursued extensive training and interest in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and supporting individuals and families through infertility and the transition into parenthood.
Marjorie Swain Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (Online Only)
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, confused, burdened and/or uncertain. Together we can deconstruct and examine the contributing factors toward a better understanding of yourself and the way forward.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, confused, burdened and/or uncertain. Together we can deconstruct and examine the contributing factors toward a better understanding of yourself and the way forward.
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.