Therapists in Montclair, NJ

Relationships can be difficult to navigate. They take insight, hard work, and commitment. Painful feelings such as depression, anxiety and guilt, can complicate one’s relationship with family, friends, and co-workers. Given a safe, non-judgmental place to express your feelings, you can begin to gain insight into yourself and your relationships with others. Through this process, I will help you to identify and change self-defeating behaviors, which can lead to more satisfying relationships, deeper connection to oneself, improved self-esteem and renewed pursuit of personal and professional growth.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults suffering from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, & substance abuse difficulties. I work from an evidence-based framework with emphasis on mindfulness practice, acceptance of difficult internal experiences, and valued-based living to increase quality of life. This approach to treatment is known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT proposes that painful human experiences and life's struggles are all inevitable, and teaches how to learn acceptance of inevitable human difficulties and continuing to live a rich and meaningful life.

Whether you are experiencing a specific challenge or a general sense that your life could be better, therapy can help! I believe in fostering an environment built on warmth, acceptance, and support to help individuals explore life’s challenges and effect change. I work collaboratively with clients to determine where life has gone astray, while building on what is going well and increasing self-awareness and insight. My goal is to empower my clients to lead a more satisfying, authentic life, with an enhanced sense of well-being and purpose.

About Me: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor in NJ with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, families, and couples. My work over the years, particularly with people struggling with addiction, has demonstrated how physical and emotional trauma can affect our well-being and how a holistic approach can offer long-lasting healing and transformation.

I have 10 years of experience working with children and teens ranging from preschool aged to high school as a School Social Worker. Through my career, I have developed a strong passion to not only advocate for individuals, but to also incorporate wellness and mindfulness into my practice.

I view therapy as an active and collaborative process that allows for flexibility and fluidity based on your individual needs over time. I take time to get to know you as an individual and how your lived experiences, including the influence of oppressive systems, transgenerational narratives, culture, community, family, and societal norms have had an impact on your holistic well-being. I stray away from Eurocentric practices that view people as a collection of symptoms that need to be 'fixed'. I view each client as a whole person with strengths they can utilize to build emotional foundations and achieve wellness.

As a Licensed Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and resolve problems. I have a positive, warm, and open approach in which you will feel safe and heard. We will work together to set goals, implement change, learn, and grow. Although I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a primary framework, I use a flexible approach tailored to the needs of each client. Approaches include; Mindfulness, Self-Care, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Therapy, Play Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy.

I have 25 years experience in psychotherapy with special training in couples work, family work, adoption, adolescents and women's reproductive health challenges, including depression and anxiety in pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, termination, perinatal loss, postpartum depression and menopause. My training in my dual degrees enables me to focus on the relationship between mind and body.

Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am a Founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to academics and poor drive/motivation. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between children and their parents.

Hello, I offer a warm and welcoming place for children and their parents to address challenges and grow beyond them. Whether you are just beginning to wonder if your child is having a difficulty or have been struggling for some time, I will help you understand your child's struggles in a productive way and what can be done to make daily living happier and more harmonious.

Hello and welcome. It is easy to become upset when we experience hardships and lack a safe and supportive environment in which to work through them. Nor does it help when, owing to circumstances beyond our control, we find it difficult to be ourselves and lose touch with what makes us "us." What has been found helpful in such circumstances is a trusting and respectful relationship with a therapist. Such a relationship, and the insight it promotes, can facilitate growth, empowerment, and positive change.

As a family Therapist, I have the incredible privilege of joining you on your journey towards empowerment and self-discovery. Within the safe haven of Conscious Cove, I extend my support not only to children and adolescents but also to adults seeking positive change. In this sacred space, I strive to create a warm and nurturing environment, a sanctuary where you can tenderly confront the challenges that may be holding you back. Together, we will craft personalized treatment goals, fostering growth and resilience amidst life's complexities.

Ever since you experienced the death of your loved one, your life has been turned upside down. The death of a spouse/partner, family member, or friend is life-altering. You’ve had an endless range of thoughts and emotions. “What am I going to do? I’m terrified. My life feels pointless now. I’m grateful for the life we had, but I feel like I died with them.” You can still feel their presence because reminders of your loved one are everywhere. That profound loss has left you disoriented and isolated. You don’t feel connected to anything anymore. You’ve been in a fog and have started to wonder, “When will this be over?”

Do you find that no matter how hard you try to be or feel better, you continue to struggle ? Do you recognize that something needs to change, but need help knowing where to begin? The therapy I provide offers direction and support for you in reaching YOUR goals for YOUR life (not mine, not anyone else's) . Whether you are adjusting to a life transition, recovering from trauma, struggling with mood changes, I can help. You are an expert in your life while I am an expert in helping people change. Together, we can identify what's holding you back and make the changes to help you become your best self.

The journey of life gets tough. Through therapy, you will be provided with the necessary support and guidance as you work to overcome life’s challenges and become the best version of yourself. I commend you on taking the first step to achieving healing and growth, and I welcome the opportunity to guide you in this endeavor. My approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths-based. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic modalities tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

The creative arts can help us heal more deeply, powerfully, and quickly! I utilize a nurturing and effective approach to anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma, through the use of talk therapy, drama, and creative arts approaches. Drawing from Narradrama and Positive Psychology techniques, I help clients disentangle themselves from the problematic narratives they tell about their lives, allowing for new, more empowering perspectives and solutions. The work tends to be shorter term therapy. I also work with clients to develop the parts of them that haven’t gotten enough attention or balance out roles within themselves.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who is committed to help you feel better, to be more productive and to have more satisfying relationships. I believe in partnering with my patients to create a life worth living. You can accomplish this by incorporating mindfulness exercises, learning new coping skills, exercise and strengthening relationships. Together we will explore the connections among these areas in order to help you become the best you possible.

Hi. My name is Nicole Purwin, and I’m an LCSW licensed in the state of NJ. I have over 20 years of experience working in mental health with a multitude of clientele and their loved ones. I am a graduate of both Fordham University and Rutgers University. In my practice and artistry, I strive to provide a therapeutic safe space where all clients truly feel seen, heard and non-judged. I integrate my style and treatment dependent upon each individual and their wants/needs.

If you have a child who worries a lot -- when no matter what you say, no matter how much loving reassurance you try to provide, you can't get through -- it can feel deeply painful and can leave you feeling a little powerless. Kids who worry a lot often don't know how to manage their outsized emotions. As a parent, it can make you feel like you're walking on eggshells, trying to avoid any of your child's triggers. You bend over backward to try and shift your child’s mood or their perspective, but your child continues to struggle. You’re starting to wonder if it's time to get another set of eyes on the situation.