Weight Loss Therapists in Monroe Township, NJ
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Alexandria Theordor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monroe Township, NJ 08831 (Online Only)
Are you seeking to undergo bariatric surgery, but feeling overwhelmed by the red tape involved? If so, you're not alone. Many individuals embarking on the journey towards weight loss surgery encounter a range of emotions and uncertainties. As a specialist in psychological assessments for bariatric surgery, I understand the unique challenges you may be facing. From grappling with insurance providers, navigating lifestyle changes, the decision to undergo bariatric surgery can be fraught with emotional complexity. My goal: to prep you for sustained success (both physically and emotionally) in your healthcare journey.
Are you seeking to undergo bariatric surgery, but feeling overwhelmed by the red tape involved? If so, you're not alone. Many individuals embarking on the journey towards weight loss surgery encounter a range of emotions and uncertainties. As a specialist in psychological assessments for bariatric surgery, I understand the unique challenges you may be facing. From grappling with insurance providers, navigating lifestyle changes, the decision to undergo bariatric surgery can be fraught with emotional complexity. My goal: to prep you for sustained success (both physically and emotionally) in your healthcare journey.
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Chloe L Colosimo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 25 years of experience specializing in addictions and trauma. I works primarily with individuals ages 13 and over facing challenges related to depression, anxiety/panic disorder, mood and personality disorders, interpersonal problems, self esteem, PTSD, trauma, grief, life transition, adjustment issues, stress management and substance abuse.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 25 years of experience specializing in addictions and trauma. I works primarily with individuals ages 13 and over facing challenges related to depression, anxiety/panic disorder, mood and personality disorders, interpersonal problems, self esteem, PTSD, trauma, grief, life transition, adjustment issues, stress management and substance abuse.
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Carol Fishelman-Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroe Township, NJ 08831 (Online Only)
As a therapist I feel privileged to be able to provide the kind of support and guidance that helps people build healthy, fulfilling relationships. I derive great satisfaction when I see my clients utilize their strengths and abilities to obtain their own personal objectives and goals. I specialize in women's issues; emotional eating, weight and body image struggles; grief, bereavement.
As a therapist I feel privileged to be able to provide the kind of support and guidance that helps people build healthy, fulfilling relationships. I derive great satisfaction when I see my clients utilize their strengths and abilities to obtain their own personal objectives and goals. I specialize in women's issues; emotional eating, weight and body image struggles; grief, bereavement.
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Welcome! You have just taken a step towards self care. Simply seeking out a resource can put you on the path to becoming your true self. Be kind to yourself because you have overcome so much and despite it all you are here now. Life is a journey full of highs and lows and whether we realize it or not, each one of us has the ability to handle anything life brings. Therapy allows a person to understand how to use their amazing strengths. It equips you with the knowledge that you can successfully realize any goal and address any issue.
Welcome! You have just taken a step towards self care. Simply seeking out a resource can put you on the path to becoming your true self. Be kind to yourself because you have overcome so much and despite it all you are here now. Life is a journey full of highs and lows and whether we realize it or not, each one of us has the ability to handle anything life brings. Therapy allows a person to understand how to use their amazing strengths. It equips you with the knowledge that you can successfully realize any goal and address any issue.
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I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
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Alla Krutyansky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
I specialize in helping clients alleviate pervasive symptoms in order to develop a greater sense of self-worth and adequacy, construct nurturing relationships, and develop and achieve goals to work toward a healthy and happy life experience. Using the highly efficacious Schema Therapy model, clients learn to eliminate maladaptive coping responses by changing the beliefs (schemas) that drive them. Seeing my clients transform their lives, achieve personal development and reach true empowerment has been one of my greatest joys.
I specialize in helping clients alleviate pervasive symptoms in order to develop a greater sense of self-worth and adequacy, construct nurturing relationships, and develop and achieve goals to work toward a healthy and happy life experience. Using the highly efficacious Schema Therapy model, clients learn to eliminate maladaptive coping responses by changing the beliefs (schemas) that drive them. Seeing my clients transform their lives, achieve personal development and reach true empowerment has been one of my greatest joys.
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Michael Solinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Hypnotherapy has been proven effective with depression, anxiety, smoking and weight loss.
I have more than 20 years experience in the field of counseling. My experience and education have prepared me to help people with a broad range of life stressors. I believe in a collaborative approach with mutually agreed upon treatment goals. I provide a warm and empathic atmosphere conducive to open communication. You are the expert at being you, and I will help improve your quality of life by assisting you achieve your goals.
Hypnotherapy has been proven effective with depression, anxiety, smoking and weight loss.
I have more than 20 years experience in the field of counseling. My experience and education have prepared me to help people with a broad range of life stressors. I believe in a collaborative approach with mutually agreed upon treatment goals. I provide a warm and empathic atmosphere conducive to open communication. You are the expert at being you, and I will help improve your quality of life by assisting you achieve your goals.
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I work with individuals struggling with emotional distress (depression, anxiety, anger), health-related problems (eating disorders, weight loss, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, health anxiety, somatization, and psychosomatic conditions) and relationship difficulties.
Over the past 20+ years, I have been working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couples, and family therapy. I listen closely to my clients to understand their current problems and related symptoms, thoughts, and feelings. I work collaboratively with clients to investigate the history of their struggles and to create a plan for change. Using cognitive, behavioral, and emotion-focused approaches, I aim to facilitate healing, growth, and change. Having spent much of my career as a scientist-practitioner, my clinical work is informed by empirical findings. My treatment approach is reasoned, compassionate, and practical.
I work with individuals struggling with emotional distress (depression, anxiety, anger), health-related problems (eating disorders, weight loss, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, health anxiety, somatization, and psychosomatic conditions) and relationship difficulties.
Over the past 20+ years, I have been working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couples, and family therapy. I listen closely to my clients to understand their current problems and related symptoms, thoughts, and feelings. I work collaboratively with clients to investigate the history of their struggles and to create a plan for change. Using cognitive, behavioral, and emotion-focused approaches, I aim to facilitate healing, growth, and change. Having spent much of my career as a scientist-practitioner, my clinical work is informed by empirical findings. My treatment approach is reasoned, compassionate, and practical.
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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.
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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How many times have you said to yourself, "I've got to stop doing this"? And then you do it again. I know because I've worked with hundreds of people, individually and in groups, who have said the same thing. But together we have found a way to get them unstuck and onto a path of increased self-esteem and happiness. Whether the issue is putting unhealthy food in your body or not effectively communicating, I'm here to help you identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck so that you can take charge of your life.
How many times have you said to yourself, "I've got to stop doing this"? And then you do it again. I know because I've worked with hundreds of people, individually and in groups, who have said the same thing. But together we have found a way to get them unstuck and onto a path of increased self-esteem and happiness. Whether the issue is putting unhealthy food in your body or not effectively communicating, I'm here to help you identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck so that you can take charge of your life.
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Irina B Stuchinsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMHIMP, INHC
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726
I work with individuals struggling with complex chronic health conditions, body image, and self-esteem. I offer compassionate, whole-person, and solution-focused care based on your individual needs. I use trauma-focused mind-body therapies to ensure that you have the support and guidance that can transform your life. I value honesty, respect, and patience; these guide my practice and how I relate to my patients.
I work with individuals struggling with complex chronic health conditions, body image, and self-esteem. I offer compassionate, whole-person, and solution-focused care based on your individual needs. I use trauma-focused mind-body therapies to ensure that you have the support and guidance that can transform your life. I value honesty, respect, and patience; these guide my practice and how I relate to my patients.
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No matter the situation, everyone deserves a chance and a helping hand. Whether the person just needs to take that one, final step, or is just coming to the realization that major changes are needed, I can provide the assistance, direction and support required to make mental health an achievable goal. My ideal client has concrete goals that he/she is looking to reach with the help of therapy and is willing to accept that therapy is an active process that requires work on the part of the client. Therapy is seen as a means to an end.
No matter the situation, everyone deserves a chance and a helping hand. Whether the person just needs to take that one, final step, or is just coming to the realization that major changes are needed, I can provide the assistance, direction and support required to make mental health an achievable goal. My ideal client has concrete goals that he/she is looking to reach with the help of therapy and is willing to accept that therapy is an active process that requires work on the part of the client. Therapy is seen as a means to an end.
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As a body-centered practitioner, I bring a holistic, mindful approach- somatic, experiential and collaborative. My aim is helping you access wisdom and resources already existing in your body, heart, mind; blending them with new information and experience for a new way forward. Through various modalities, I'll help you deepen self-awareness; explore, study, discover, choose, embody and express yourself more genuinely and fully. Whether struggling with habitual thought/behavior patterns, chronic mood states or health concerns leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, or alone, I'll help you meet and transform these challenges into new possibilities for experiencing life in more satisfying, nourishing ways.
As a body-centered practitioner, I bring a holistic, mindful approach- somatic, experiential and collaborative. My aim is helping you access wisdom and resources already existing in your body, heart, mind; blending them with new information and experience for a new way forward. Through various modalities, I'll help you deepen self-awareness; explore, study, discover, choose, embody and express yourself more genuinely and fully. Whether struggling with habitual thought/behavior patterns, chronic mood states or health concerns leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, or alone, I'll help you meet and transform these challenges into new possibilities for experiencing life in more satisfying, nourishing ways.
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Helen E Paulucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Accepting new clients! In life, we will all face obstacles. My goal as a therapist is to help you learn more about yourself and come up with ways to overcome these obstacles - ways that actually work. I utilize various modalities, but Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are the modalities I most frequently draw from. I believe that not all therapeutic modalities work for everybody, and as such, I adapt according to my clients' needs. I have experience working with children over 8, teenagers, and adults.
Accepting new clients! In life, we will all face obstacles. My goal as a therapist is to help you learn more about yourself and come up with ways to overcome these obstacles - ways that actually work. I utilize various modalities, but Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are the modalities I most frequently draw from. I believe that not all therapeutic modalities work for everybody, and as such, I adapt according to my clients' needs. I have experience working with children over 8, teenagers, and adults.
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Keri Petrone, Psy.D., LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08902 (Online Only)
I am taking new clients! Trained in EMDR and an integrative approach to therapy primarily using psychodynamic, relational, and emotion-focused approaches. As an adolescent, young-adult, and adult clinical psychologist, I am highly skilled at helping individuals experiencing post-traumatic symptoms, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I also treat individuals with eating and body image, self-esteem, and sports-related issues. I aim to provide a safe space for people to explore issues they may be experiencing, as well as provide helpful, constructive, and practical ways to cope and approach the world.
I am taking new clients! Trained in EMDR and an integrative approach to therapy primarily using psychodynamic, relational, and emotion-focused approaches. As an adolescent, young-adult, and adult clinical psychologist, I am highly skilled at helping individuals experiencing post-traumatic symptoms, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I also treat individuals with eating and body image, self-esteem, and sports-related issues. I aim to provide a safe space for people to explore issues they may be experiencing, as well as provide helpful, constructive, and practical ways to cope and approach the world.
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I view counseling as an opportunity to come alongside my clients and partner with them as they journey toward discovering a life of meaning and purpose. Through empathy, humor, and warmth, I aim to create and hold a safe space for my clients to begin the journey inward. My biggest joy is walking alongside my clients as they begin to realize their strength and resilience to find solutions to the issues they are facing.
I view counseling as an opportunity to come alongside my clients and partner with them as they journey toward discovering a life of meaning and purpose. Through empathy, humor, and warmth, I aim to create and hold a safe space for my clients to begin the journey inward. My biggest joy is walking alongside my clients as they begin to realize their strength and resilience to find solutions to the issues they are facing.
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The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being. I been successfully helping people for 20 years to overcome anxiety, pain, and addictions. Hypnotherapy is helpful to improve your performances and to have a better life.
The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being. I been successfully helping people for 20 years to overcome anxiety, pain, and addictions. Hypnotherapy is helpful to improve your performances and to have a better life.
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Lauren LaSanta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Family and Youth Services. I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families and children and can offer a variety of solutions to address your challenges. I have a specialization in family therapy and have experience working with children with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience assisting with autism, ADHD, IEP's, special needs and behavioral modification.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Family and Youth Services. I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families and children and can offer a variety of solutions to address your challenges. I have a specialization in family therapy and have experience working with children with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience assisting with autism, ADHD, IEP's, special needs and behavioral modification.
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Angry? Fearful and tense? Are you waiting for other shoe to drop? Too sensitive? I am a transformative therapist and a success life coach. I have over 20 years of experience of working with those who want to upgrade quality of their life. Let me help you to turn to direction of psychological and physical health, peace of mind, positivity, love and prosperity. We are only as big as the dream we dare to live. Let me help you. You will see progress with every session. Text or call to 732-272-4141.
Angry? Fearful and tense? Are you waiting for other shoe to drop? Too sensitive? I am a transformative therapist and a success life coach. I have over 20 years of experience of working with those who want to upgrade quality of their life. Let me help you to turn to direction of psychological and physical health, peace of mind, positivity, love and prosperity. We are only as big as the dream we dare to live. Let me help you. You will see progress with every session. Text or call to 732-272-4141.
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.