Therapists in Montclair, NJ

I am a somatic-based therapist whose work is rooted in bridging the mind and body. Many come to me for an approach that is not just trauma-informed, but one that also fosters the development of self-awareness and self-compassion when applying new insights. While childhood trauma is my speciality, I enjoy working with teens, highly sensitive individuals, creatives, spiritual aspirants, neurodivergent beings, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about using the rhythms of the natural world alongside plant medicine, and assist individuals with integrating their experiences for their development and transformation.

I can, I'm capable, I have the capacity. My goal is to help you recognize these truths and use your strengths to improve your ability to cope with the difficulties you are going through. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Through our relationship, I will learn about your strengths and challenges and help bring you an awareness of both. We will also work on reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression or other roadblocks that are hurting your relationships or preventing you from achieving the things you aspire to. I'm interested in helping you challenge your negative assumptions and/or limitations about yourself.

You have tried everything you could to feel better, but you’ve reached the point where you need some extra help. The anxiety, depression, and/or trauma that are weighing on you daily has started to impact your job or school performance and relationships. You are feeling burnt out. Therapy may be new to you and it’s common to feel nervous about starting the process. We can work together and create a plan to help you manage and decrease stress. I will teach you healthy skills to use for coping, communication, reframing thoughts, and changing behaviors. I can help you feel empowered so that you are more in control of your life.

Old patterns holding you back? Stress and anxiety gripping you? Do you just want to feel happier? Suffering from grief; or dealing with remembered trauma from childhood such as physical or sexual abuse? Problems in your relationships, with a partner/your child?

I specialize in work with the LGBTQ+, consensually non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM communities. Are you worried that most therapists will not truly understand you or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because of your sexual and/or gender minority status? I had these same concerns and they motivated me to become a psychotherapist who could help others like me. We will work together in a safe and relaxing environment to discover and actualize the solutions you need in order to live a more fulfilling life.

We decide to seek out a therapist for a myriad of reasons. Many of us suffer with social anxiety, chronic low self-esteem or a persistent sense of sadness or loneliness. Many also suffer from recurring trauma related experiences, leading to sleeping or eating disturbances, substance abuse, and panic. These persistent, intractable feelings often make it difficult to function optimally in our daily lives. They interfere with our ability to develop and sustain fulfilling relationships and prevent us from achieving our dreams and goals.

Relationships are like puzzles, and I really love puzzles. They define us in so many ways, especially our relationships with what I call "The Big Five:" with our romantic partner(s), with family, with friends, with work/money, and the most important, our relationship with ourselves. Through open and affirming talk therapy which incorporates humor and a relaxed approach, I can help you identify and understand the behaviors and patterns getting in your way. ​

My practice specializes in work with the LGBTQ+, consensually non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM communities. Are you worried that most therapists will not truly understand you or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because of your sexual and/or gender minority status? I had these same concerns and they motivated me to become a psychotherapist who could help others like me. We will work together in a safe and relaxing environment to discover and actualize the solutions you need in order to live a more fulfilling life.

Life events often create mental and emotional blocks that keep you feeling stuck. Together, we will identify issues, unprocessed memories and experiences, dysfunctional patterns of behavior, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and other barriers that are preventing you from being where you want to be. We will start with where you are right now and work towards an overall improved sense of emotional well-being.

Have you ever thought about what it would it feel like to maximize the meaning and joy in your life? If the answer is yes, then let’s work together to help you discover and meet your life goals. It does not matter how old we are, it is never too late. Life goals can include increasing self-esteem, investing in healthier relationships, decreasing anxiety and depression, career transitions, improving work or school performance, sobriety, and experiencing an overall sense of enhanced well-being.

Are you ready? I am here to help you try something different and make a change. I am a Clinical Psychologist and owner of Evolve Psychological Services, a group practice working with children, adolescents and adults coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral difficulties, relationship troubles and other difficulties. At Evolve, we also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to assess for learning challenges and assist with differential diagnosis as well as immigration hardship evaluations for families working toward maintaining family cohesion.

Hello! My name is Jada and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey.

You may be struggling through a painful time of life, but you’ve taken an important step by looking for support. As we begin our work together, you'll find words for your feelings, get to know yourself better and experience comfort in the presence of a trained professional. With this, you may find relief and be able to get moving again. I'll be fully present and curious alongside you, while sharing insights as they emerge. It gives me great joy to help people to feel stronger, more hopeful and able to tackle life again.

I have a passion for helping people achieve a higher quality of life. I am trained in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. My practice, Williams Therapeutic Solutions, LLC embodies what I help clients do, which is bring balance and enjoyment back into their life.

With over ten years of experience, primarily in health & chronic illness, I am acutely aware of the toll that stress can take on your body. In specialize in coping with many types of stressors including: adoption & adoption triad (adoptee, adoptive parents & birth parents) separation & divorce parental alienation & estrangement grief, loss & ambiguous loss coping with uncertainty relationship conflicts between partners, adult children and/or aging parents caregiver burnout pandemic stress loss of independence aging & life transitions insomnia low self-esteem, shame & guilt narcissistic abuse emotional, physical etc.

If you’ve been feeling discouraged, disconnected, or constantly comparing yourself to others, maybe it’s time to talk to someone. Therapy offers a nonjudgmental space where the priority is building an affirming therapeutic relationship that lets us move at your pace toward your goals. I work with adults of all ages and walks of life who are facing life transitions, struggling with self-esteem, feeling stuck and “going nowhere,” or coping with past trauma. You’ll be able to discover the patterns that show up in your everyday life, identify the tools and wisdom you already possess, and heal the parts of you that need attention.

And through it all...there was space to heal. It's not always easy to show up for yourself. Therapy can offer a way to process emotions that may be painful or uncomfortable and learn how to cope with overwhelm in a safe and supportive environment. Whatever brought you to this page, I welcome you for taking this step. Whether you are experiencing anxious feelings, stress, overwhelm, sadness, anger, lack of motivation, fatigue, or just generally feeling as if something is off, we will work together with and through these emotions. I encourage you to commit to yourself to explore the parts of you that need tending to.

Having spent 18 years in the Mental Health field and 8 years in Private Practice, I have gained the confidence to empower individuals, offer guidance, and be a supportive part of your journey towards conquering life's challenges.

I am passionate about working with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and adolescents and their families. I strongly believe that a safe, collaborative and caring therapeutic relationship is essential to effective therapy and can provide a foundation for healing and growth. Drawing from relational, cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented and family systems models, my approach is always tailored to individual client needs. I am intensively-trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),an evidence-based practice, successful with eating disorders and other self-injurious behavior and am part of one of the few intensively-trained teams in Northern NJ.