Female Therapists in Montvale, NJ
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Erica Dietsche
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montvale, NJ 07645
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I take a cognitive and holistic approach to help people of all ages identify and work toward realistic, achievable solutions in all areas of their lives—including those related to anxiety, relationships, transitions, parenting, health, careers, school, and many other issues. My goal in a counseling journey is to help you understand yourself, and set and accomplish your goals.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I take a cognitive and holistic approach to help people of all ages identify and work toward realistic, achievable solutions in all areas of their lives—including those related to anxiety, relationships, transitions, parenting, health, careers, school, and many other issues. My goal in a counseling journey is to help you understand yourself, and set and accomplish your goals.
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Willie Mae Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montvale, NJ 07645
I believe we all go through challenging periods and difficult experiences in our lives when we can feel overwhelmed, scared, angry or isolated. During these times it can be particularly difficult to reach out and ask for help, and it often requires a great amount of courage to share these painful feelings with others. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, it is essential to have a strong and comfortable relationship with your therapist in order to feel safe enough to share your personal experiences. I make it my goal to build a warm and supportive environment where we can explore your specific concerns and circumstances.
I believe we all go through challenging periods and difficult experiences in our lives when we can feel overwhelmed, scared, angry or isolated. During these times it can be particularly difficult to reach out and ask for help, and it often requires a great amount of courage to share these painful feelings with others. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, it is essential to have a strong and comfortable relationship with your therapist in order to feel safe enough to share your personal experiences. I make it my goal to build a warm and supportive environment where we can explore your specific concerns and circumstances.
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I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing out of Bergen Country New Jersey. I have over eight years of experience working with individual, couples and families in both clinic and private practice settings. My approach is person centered, working with you with kindness and compassion to work through life’s problems and mental health concerns that may be holding you back. I work from an integrative, collaborative approach to explore with clients the solutions that work best for them.
I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing out of Bergen Country New Jersey. I have over eight years of experience working with individual, couples and families in both clinic and private practice settings. My approach is person centered, working with you with kindness and compassion to work through life’s problems and mental health concerns that may be holding you back. I work from an integrative, collaborative approach to explore with clients the solutions that work best for them.
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Debbie Kochakji
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montvale, NJ 07645 (Online Only)
This is a virtual tele health practice primarily for adults who are ready for change. If you are searching for a Counselor, then you have already started! Change is a process that begins with a mindset that results in action. Like anything, the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. The focus of counseling would be on identifying needs, goals and strategies to increase social competency, self-esteem, problem-solving, conflict resolution, coping skills, and communication. Issues addressed include stress, anxiety, family, conflict, emotional regulation, self-esteem, special needs, and executive functioning skills.
This is a virtual tele health practice primarily for adults who are ready for change. If you are searching for a Counselor, then you have already started! Change is a process that begins with a mindset that results in action. Like anything, the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. The focus of counseling would be on identifying needs, goals and strategies to increase social competency, self-esteem, problem-solving, conflict resolution, coping skills, and communication. Issues addressed include stress, anxiety, family, conflict, emotional regulation, self-esteem, special needs, and executive functioning skills.
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My goal is to help alleviate a client's suffering in any and all aspects of life. Treatments offered will be empirically based solutions to facilitate change in a non-judgemental environment and within a reasonable time frame.
My goal is to help alleviate a client's suffering in any and all aspects of life. Treatments offered will be empirically based solutions to facilitate change in a non-judgemental environment and within a reasonable time frame.
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Do you feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or stuck in a pattern of behavior that is not making you happy? I am here to help. Together we can work to identify and overcome the issues that are preventing you from living your fullest life. I have over 14 years of clinical experience working with couples, teens, college age and adults, since obtaining my MSW from Fordham University.
Do you feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or stuck in a pattern of behavior that is not making you happy? I am here to help. Together we can work to identify and overcome the issues that are preventing you from living your fullest life. I have over 14 years of clinical experience working with couples, teens, college age and adults, since obtaining my MSW from Fordham University.
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Do you have great ideas but trouble achieving your goals? Is it hard sticking to tasks that take a long time or that require concentration? Have attention issues caused anxiety or made you doubt your abilities? ADHD symptoms can make you feel overwhelmed and cause difficulty managing day to day tasks. Maybe others have made schedules for you or tried to help you get more organized. But real growth comes from understanding how your brain works, gaining confidence in your own abilities, and learning to treat yourself with compassion and grace as you work towards creating the life you want to live.
Do you have great ideas but trouble achieving your goals? Is it hard sticking to tasks that take a long time or that require concentration? Have attention issues caused anxiety or made you doubt your abilities? ADHD symptoms can make you feel overwhelmed and cause difficulty managing day to day tasks. Maybe others have made schedules for you or tried to help you get more organized. But real growth comes from understanding how your brain works, gaining confidence in your own abilities, and learning to treat yourself with compassion and grace as you work towards creating the life you want to live.
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Anxiety, depression and relationship problems can make life challenging for both adults and the children they care about. I would like to offer you help in a comfortable, empathetic environment. My practice specializes in addressing and treating the unique challenges faced by adolescents and teens. Treatment specializations include: family/peer relationships; bullying; self-esteem; self-harming; substance abuse; grief and loss; parenting; survivors of childhood abuse.
Anxiety, depression and relationship problems can make life challenging for both adults and the children they care about. I would like to offer you help in a comfortable, empathetic environment. My practice specializes in addressing and treating the unique challenges faced by adolescents and teens. Treatment specializations include: family/peer relationships; bullying; self-esteem; self-harming; substance abuse; grief and loss; parenting; survivors of childhood abuse.
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Elements Psychological Services is a full-service in-person and virtual psychology practice servicing the neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy needs of children, adults, and families in the greater New Jersey/New York areas, as well as 39 states across the country (virtually). Our team of doctoral-level neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists work with children, high school and college students, adults, parents, and high-level professionals to address emotional, behavioral, parenting, and performance needs at home, school, and work.
Elements Psychological Services is a full-service in-person and virtual psychology practice servicing the neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy needs of children, adults, and families in the greater New Jersey/New York areas, as well as 39 states across the country (virtually). Our team of doctoral-level neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists work with children, high school and college students, adults, parents, and high-level professionals to address emotional, behavioral, parenting, and performance needs at home, school, and work.
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It takes courage to sit down and talk to someone new about your thoughts and feelings even if you have been to therapy before. Sitting with me, you can expect a compassionate, welcoming, and safe environment. Are you struggling with a big transition in your life? Having difficulty as a new parent? Relationship stress? Feeling anxious or sad? Having difficulty managing your anger? Maybe you are just feeling stuck? I look forward to building a strong and trusting rapport where you can have the time to safely express yourself and begin to work towards positive change.
It takes courage to sit down and talk to someone new about your thoughts and feelings even if you have been to therapy before. Sitting with me, you can expect a compassionate, welcoming, and safe environment. Are you struggling with a big transition in your life? Having difficulty as a new parent? Relationship stress? Feeling anxious or sad? Having difficulty managing your anger? Maybe you are just feeling stuck? I look forward to building a strong and trusting rapport where you can have the time to safely express yourself and begin to work towards positive change.
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Amy Lowery Allison
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montvale, NJ 07645 (Online Only)
You are more than a body. So when your body is struggling, it makes sense that you would also struggle mentally, emotionally, socially or even spiritually. I can help you through this. I am a clinical psychologist with leading expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with health concerns (high stress/tension, coping with illness, disease or disability, fear of progression/recurrence, reducing physical symptoms, body image/changes, impact on relationships, communicating with loved ones, coping with depression, anxiety, or isolation, spiritual distress, enriching meaning, or even support facing end of life).
You are more than a body. So when your body is struggling, it makes sense that you would also struggle mentally, emotionally, socially or even spiritually. I can help you through this. I am a clinical psychologist with leading expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with health concerns (high stress/tension, coping with illness, disease or disability, fear of progression/recurrence, reducing physical symptoms, body image/changes, impact on relationships, communicating with loved ones, coping with depression, anxiety, or isolation, spiritual distress, enriching meaning, or even support facing end of life).
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If you landed here it's probably because you have finally made the decision to seek help. Making that decision is often a very difficult one so good for you. You have taken the first step in your healing journey and I am here to walk beside you. My approach to therapy is person centered and genuine. I will be there to listen and support you when you need it but also challenge you to make the changes you want to see for yourself. If you are looking for a therapist who is real, you have come to the right place. Give me a call and let's start your journey together.
If you landed here it's probably because you have finally made the decision to seek help. Making that decision is often a very difficult one so good for you. You have taken the first step in your healing journey and I am here to walk beside you. My approach to therapy is person centered and genuine. I will be there to listen and support you when you need it but also challenge you to make the changes you want to see for yourself. If you are looking for a therapist who is real, you have come to the right place. Give me a call and let's start your journey together.
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Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Is your fear, anxiety, or trauma keeping you from experiencing the joy and success you desire? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which one feels supported in their efforts to change as well as connected with one's strengths. I am an Art Therapist with the group practice ARTS Rx. I will work with you to help you overcome life challenges while achieving new goals. I'm here to listen, support and guide you on a healthy successful path.
Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Is your fear, anxiety, or trauma keeping you from experiencing the joy and success you desire? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which one feels supported in their efforts to change as well as connected with one's strengths. I am an Art Therapist with the group practice ARTS Rx. I will work with you to help you overcome life challenges while achieving new goals. I'm here to listen, support and guide you on a healthy successful path.
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I am a therapist, focused on women's issues, who can help you bring joy, strength and tranquility into your life. I believe that all women have an enormous amount of inner strength which often gets lost as we take on the roles of mother, wife, caregiver, partner, and provider. As women, we often give so much of ourselves that our spirit and energy can get squashed leaving us feeling depressed and anxious.
I am a therapist, focused on women's issues, who can help you bring joy, strength and tranquility into your life. I believe that all women have an enormous amount of inner strength which often gets lost as we take on the roles of mother, wife, caregiver, partner, and provider. As women, we often give so much of ourselves that our spirit and energy can get squashed leaving us feeling depressed and anxious.
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Is your child or teen going through a difficult time? Are you feeling challenged by their emotional responses and/ or behaviors? I'm here to help. I specialize in working with children ages 4 to 14 with anxiety, ADHD and behavioral concerns, as well as providing support to their parents. My aim is to provide a safe, caring environment where my clients feel comfortable to explore their feelings and any challenges they may be experiencing. I aspire to help my clients develop effective coping skills, as well as the resilience to face whatever obstacles life may bring along.
Is your child or teen going through a difficult time? Are you feeling challenged by their emotional responses and/ or behaviors? I'm here to help. I specialize in working with children ages 4 to 14 with anxiety, ADHD and behavioral concerns, as well as providing support to their parents. My aim is to provide a safe, caring environment where my clients feel comfortable to explore their feelings and any challenges they may be experiencing. I aspire to help my clients develop effective coping skills, as well as the resilience to face whatever obstacles life may bring along.
Laura D'Angelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montvale, NJ 07645 (Online Only)
I am a warm, non-judgemental, seasoned therapist, with 25+years experience who can assist you in developing a deeper understanding of your thought, behavioral, emotional and relationship patterns and conflicts in order to create a new and better experience and an increased sense of well-being. The modalities used to achieve this include co, CBT and MBCBT, coaching, existential, humanistic, and psychodynamic. In couples therapy, "Imago Couples Dialogue" are among the techniques used to help you reestablish your connection with your partner. In my work, I am respectful of your lifestyle choice and individual path.
I am a warm, non-judgemental, seasoned therapist, with 25+years experience who can assist you in developing a deeper understanding of your thought, behavioral, emotional and relationship patterns and conflicts in order to create a new and better experience and an increased sense of well-being. The modalities used to achieve this include co, CBT and MBCBT, coaching, existential, humanistic, and psychodynamic. In couples therapy, "Imago Couples Dialogue" are among the techniques used to help you reestablish your connection with your partner. In my work, I am respectful of your lifestyle choice and individual path.
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Each person looking for a therapist has their own reasons. Some look for support during a life crisis others choose to look at their life and their relationships. I employ concrete solution based methods in order to help my clients learn about themselves and communicate more effectively with others. In an atmosphere that is safe and supportive, clients can express themselves fully without the fear of judgement.
Each person looking for a therapist has their own reasons. Some look for support during a life crisis others choose to look at their life and their relationships. I employ concrete solution based methods in order to help my clients learn about themselves and communicate more effectively with others. In an atmosphere that is safe and supportive, clients can express themselves fully without the fear of judgement.
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My practice is focused on supporting healthy development. I work with parents and young children to address behavioral issues, attention problems, anxiety, and other life issues that can sometimes get in the way of children reaching their full potential. In addition to working with children individually, I also help parents develop and implement strategies to improve their children’s cooperation at home, academic achievement, social and emotional functioning, self-esteem, and coping skills. I also work with adults who are seeking strategies to increase their happiness and success while managing the stress and challenges of life.
My practice is focused on supporting healthy development. I work with parents and young children to address behavioral issues, attention problems, anxiety, and other life issues that can sometimes get in the way of children reaching their full potential. In addition to working with children individually, I also help parents develop and implement strategies to improve their children’s cooperation at home, academic achievement, social and emotional functioning, self-esteem, and coping skills. I also work with adults who are seeking strategies to increase their happiness and success while managing the stress and challenges of life.
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Patricia Vadine LCSW Integrative Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montvale, NJ 07645
With 30 years of clinical experience I offer a confidential, warm , caring environment in which life's difficulties can be explored and sensitively addressed. My style is interactive and solution oriented and I am told I bring wisdom and a sense of humor to the relationship.
With 30 years of clinical experience I offer a confidential, warm , caring environment in which life's difficulties can be explored and sensitively addressed. My style is interactive and solution oriented and I am told I bring wisdom and a sense of humor to the relationship.
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Are you struggling with failed attempts to reduce, control, or stop your substance use, compulsive habit, or addiction? Are you trying to navigate a loved one's addiction? Managing the complexities of modern digital life in our post-pandemic world can be highly stressful. Creating positive change habits can feel out of reach and isolating. I am trained in Integrative Harm Reduction Therapy and can help you sort out the meaning and drivers of unwanted thought and behavior patterns. We will work collaboratively on your unique goals, and create opportunities for positive change in your mental and physical health, and relationships.
Are you struggling with failed attempts to reduce, control, or stop your substance use, compulsive habit, or addiction? Are you trying to navigate a loved one's addiction? Managing the complexities of modern digital life in our post-pandemic world can be highly stressful. Creating positive change habits can feel out of reach and isolating. I am trained in Integrative Harm Reduction Therapy and can help you sort out the meaning and drivers of unwanted thought and behavior patterns. We will work collaboratively on your unique goals, and create opportunities for positive change in your mental and physical health, and relationships.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.