Therapists in Morris Plains, NJ
Do you need help coping with life's challenges? I provide a warm, safe and caring environment to help you define your personal goals and develop skills to manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, alcohol or drug use concerns.
Do you need help coping with life's challenges? I provide a warm, safe and caring environment to help you define your personal goals and develop skills to manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, alcohol or drug use concerns.
Chelsey Soltis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Morris Plains, NJ 07950 (Online Only)
Are you navigating challenges associated with gender identity, sexuality, or relationships and looking for somebody to talk to who understands? Or maybe you are coming to therapy for help with other challenges and would feel more comfortable with a therapist who is part of the LGBTQ+ community. Either way, I am here to provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space, where you feel safe to discuss and explore the things that are most important to you. It is often difficult to recognize the behaviors or thought patterns keeping us stuck.
Are you navigating challenges associated with gender identity, sexuality, or relationships and looking for somebody to talk to who understands? Or maybe you are coming to therapy for help with other challenges and would feel more comfortable with a therapist who is part of the LGBTQ+ community. Either way, I am here to provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space, where you feel safe to discuss and explore the things that are most important to you. It is often difficult to recognize the behaviors or thought patterns keeping us stuck.
Kathleen Dennis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, MAC, SAP, ACS
Verified Verified
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Living "life on life's terms" is not always so easy. Sometimes it demands changes that are hard to figure out and maneuver ...that's where counseling can help. I'm a master’s level clinician with a degree in Counseling and more than 25 years’ experience working with adults. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Grief Educator. I work from a person-centered approach, meeting each individual where they are. I'm dedicated to hearing client’s stories, helping them heal, and finding ways to live a more fulfilling life.
Living "life on life's terms" is not always so easy. Sometimes it demands changes that are hard to figure out and maneuver ...that's where counseling can help. I'm a master’s level clinician with a degree in Counseling and more than 25 years’ experience working with adults. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Grief Educator. I work from a person-centered approach, meeting each individual where they are. I'm dedicated to hearing client’s stories, helping them heal, and finding ways to live a more fulfilling life.
Laurie Engel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Morris Plains, NJ 07950 (Online Only)
My 25 years of experience includes working with adults in the partial care, intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care. In a comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere, I work collaboratively with clients to help them improve their coping skills, problem solving skills and increase motivation for change. I support the change process whether it relates to such issues as substance abuse,marital problems, poor communication in the family, depression or anxiety. I offer practical strategies to cope with every day life such as anger management techniques, assertiveness skills training, and communication and relaxation techniques.
My 25 years of experience includes working with adults in the partial care, intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care. In a comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere, I work collaboratively with clients to help them improve their coping skills, problem solving skills and increase motivation for change. I support the change process whether it relates to such issues as substance abuse,marital problems, poor communication in the family, depression or anxiety. I offer practical strategies to cope with every day life such as anger management techniques, assertiveness skills training, and communication and relaxation techniques.
We are creatures of habit. Most of us spend our days on the proverbial hamster wheel, going round and round, engaging in the same behavior, experiencing the same feelings, making no progress toward our goals. We feel stuck but don't know why. Therapy helps get you unstuck and moving towards the life that you want. It's about identifying the thoughts, values, and beliefs that create behavioral and emotional patterns that get us nowhere. Then it's about looking at options that will create movement. Believe it or not, there are always options. It's a matter of deciding which one you're willing to implement.
We are creatures of habit. Most of us spend our days on the proverbial hamster wheel, going round and round, engaging in the same behavior, experiencing the same feelings, making no progress toward our goals. We feel stuck but don't know why. Therapy helps get you unstuck and moving towards the life that you want. It's about identifying the thoughts, values, and beliefs that create behavioral and emotional patterns that get us nowhere. Then it's about looking at options that will create movement. Believe it or not, there are always options. It's a matter of deciding which one you're willing to implement.
Do your thoughts and feelings seem like they get the best of you or take you away from what you want to be doing in life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples to learn and practice strategies to address these difficult thoughts and feelings and do the things that matter to them. I help clients develop healthy responses to thoughts and feelings through using tools to address discomfort and pain while also clarifying what matters and finding ways to do things that lead towards a meaningful life.
Do your thoughts and feelings seem like they get the best of you or take you away from what you want to be doing in life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples to learn and practice strategies to address these difficult thoughts and feelings and do the things that matter to them. I help clients develop healthy responses to thoughts and feelings through using tools to address discomfort and pain while also clarifying what matters and finding ways to do things that lead towards a meaningful life.
Charlie Berman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Prior to entering the counseling field, I served as a NJ Registered Pharmacist (RPh). During this time, I obtained my Masters in Counseling from Montclair State & taught in that department for 3 years. For the next 20+ years, I served as Associate Director for The Willow Tree Center, an alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention & treatment agency. I am now in a private practice called Willow Tree Counseling Associates and provide services as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor.
Prior to entering the counseling field, I served as a NJ Registered Pharmacist (RPh). During this time, I obtained my Masters in Counseling from Montclair State & taught in that department for 3 years. For the next 20+ years, I served as Associate Director for The Willow Tree Center, an alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention & treatment agency. I am now in a private practice called Willow Tree Counseling Associates and provide services as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor.
AGCC - Mark Amoroso-Indivdual therapy.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Have other therapists failed you? did you fail to make a connection? If you answered yes you are looking at the right profile. Life affects us all, we have good and bad experiences. At times our issues may affect our ability to get the most out of life. I provide a safe non-judgmental environment, allowing you to express yourself while offering feed-back. I am a firm believer that effective communication is essential to overcoming many challenges. I also work with clients struggling with anger management and am willing to work with people who are court-mandated. No offering virtual Video sessions online.
Have other therapists failed you? did you fail to make a connection? If you answered yes you are looking at the right profile. Life affects us all, we have good and bad experiences. At times our issues may affect our ability to get the most out of life. I provide a safe non-judgmental environment, allowing you to express yourself while offering feed-back. I am a firm believer that effective communication is essential to overcoming many challenges. I also work with clients struggling with anger management and am willing to work with people who are court-mandated. No offering virtual Video sessions online.
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Therapy is a resource that can be challenging and difficult to start and commit to. However, therapy can also be an empowering resource that can assist clients with making a necessary change in their lives. A quote I say to myself and to my client’s “You may lie to your therapist, but you can’t lie to yourself.” As your therapist I have two goals, my first goal is to create a safe nonjudgmental environment where my client can be themselves, vent and to make self-realizations about their life and choices. My second goal is to try and make one difference in the lives of my clients.
Therapy is a resource that can be challenging and difficult to start and commit to. However, therapy can also be an empowering resource that can assist clients with making a necessary change in their lives. A quote I say to myself and to my client’s “You may lie to your therapist, but you can’t lie to yourself.” As your therapist I have two goals, my first goal is to create a safe nonjudgmental environment where my client can be themselves, vent and to make self-realizations about their life and choices. My second goal is to try and make one difference in the lives of my clients.
My ideal client is someone who really wants to get sober and change their life. Their issues are addiction, alcoholism and dually diagnosed clients that have trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression that want full recovery. They want to gain freedom from active addiction and become rocketed into recovery. They want to have fun in life!
My ideal client is someone who really wants to get sober and change their life. Their issues are addiction, alcoholism and dually diagnosed clients that have trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression that want full recovery. They want to gain freedom from active addiction and become rocketed into recovery. They want to have fun in life!
Willow Tree Counseling Associates, LLC
MA, LCADC, CCS, CPS, CAPP
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
Welcome to Willow Tree Counseling Associates. We provide Prevention, Treatment & Wellness Services for youth, adults and senior citizens. For more, please see our website: www.willowtree.org. Additionally, we facilitate groups for (1) Parents Enduring Loss from Addiction and (2) Family Interventions, a highly effective and intensive process to help those in denial of their addictions to seek treatment. Finally, it's important to note that we offer individualized treatment services because we know that "cookie cutter" methods rarely work and "One size fits all" is simply not true - not in clothing and not in treatment. Welcome!
Welcome to Willow Tree Counseling Associates. We provide Prevention, Treatment & Wellness Services for youth, adults and senior citizens. For more, please see our website: www.willowtree.org. Additionally, we facilitate groups for (1) Parents Enduring Loss from Addiction and (2) Family Interventions, a highly effective and intensive process to help those in denial of their addictions to seek treatment. Finally, it's important to note that we offer individualized treatment services because we know that "cookie cutter" methods rarely work and "One size fits all" is simply not true - not in clothing and not in treatment. Welcome!
Lisa Villano is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University at Florham Park in Madison, NJ with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling with a specialization in Addictions. She has managed all levels of care from inpatient to outpatient; working with adolescents through the geriatric population. She is expertly trained in Bowen Family Systems theory and utilizes its components in clinical practice helping clients identify and challenge unproductive relationship patterns.
Lisa Villano is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University at Florham Park in Madison, NJ with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling with a specialization in Addictions. She has managed all levels of care from inpatient to outpatient; working with adolescents through the geriatric population. She is expertly trained in Bowen Family Systems theory and utilizes its components in clinical practice helping clients identify and challenge unproductive relationship patterns.
Damien Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Navigating life can be challenging, especially when we are dealing with emotional pain, relationship problems or addiction. At times the assistance of a therapist is needed to help regain stability. Each individual has the ability to make healthy changes to address areas they find of concern. Dealing with these life challenges on your own can be very difficult. Therapy seeks to assist us in recapturing the experience and feelings of pleasure, freedom, connection, and choice. You may believe you have tried everything, perhaps you have lost hope or don't know where to get the help you need.
Navigating life can be challenging, especially when we are dealing with emotional pain, relationship problems or addiction. At times the assistance of a therapist is needed to help regain stability. Each individual has the ability to make healthy changes to address areas they find of concern. Dealing with these life challenges on your own can be very difficult. Therapy seeks to assist us in recapturing the experience and feelings of pleasure, freedom, connection, and choice. You may believe you have tried everything, perhaps you have lost hope or don't know where to get the help you need.
Paul Lavella Jr
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, ICGC-II, CSAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
In a first meeting with a client, one of the most important parts of the session is to understand not only what brings a person into the office, “the problem” so to speak, but also to build out a framework of what the client believes will be the solution. What will it look like when things are better? Rather than pathologizing, I prefer to focus within the wellness model of counseling, identifying strengths and resources available to contribute toward a person’s personal counseling goals.
In a first meeting with a client, one of the most important parts of the session is to understand not only what brings a person into the office, “the problem” so to speak, but also to build out a framework of what the client believes will be the solution. What will it look like when things are better? Rather than pathologizing, I prefer to focus within the wellness model of counseling, identifying strengths and resources available to contribute toward a person’s personal counseling goals.
Katie Wrobel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LCADC) in the state of New Jersey. My ideal client is one who is ready to share their experiences and work together to collaboratively create positive changes in their life. I most enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing a variety of life stressors and mental health challenges, with the goal of learning to manage and overcome your personal challenges and creating the life you desire.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LCADC) in the state of New Jersey. My ideal client is one who is ready to share their experiences and work together to collaboratively create positive changes in their life. I most enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing a variety of life stressors and mental health challenges, with the goal of learning to manage and overcome your personal challenges and creating the life you desire.
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
Denise Amiano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Online Only)
Welcome. As each one of us can be faced with challenges, loss, adversity, and transition, sometimes we need a little extra support during those times. Therapy can be a safe space to explore problems, navigate new situations, learn additional coping skills, and understand where you may be stuck on an issue. As a therapist, I provide an open, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their issues and emotions. I integrate different therapeutic techniques to best match what may be useful for my clients and their specific needs during treatment.
Welcome. As each one of us can be faced with challenges, loss, adversity, and transition, sometimes we need a little extra support during those times. Therapy can be a safe space to explore problems, navigate new situations, learn additional coping skills, and understand where you may be stuck on an issue. As a therapist, I provide an open, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their issues and emotions. I integrate different therapeutic techniques to best match what may be useful for my clients and their specific needs during treatment.
Marie-Alice C Stout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCADC, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Greystone Park, NJ 07950
I have experience with individuals face to face who want to seek out their potential and work through challenges and fears. I can help people struggling with addiction, substance use and discuss an action plan towards a healthier lifestyle. I am empowered by witnessing the growth in others, and love to be a part of one's journey. Gaining life skills, communication skills, coping skills and learn how to advocate for one's self is important to me. Learn how to work with others, relationships, family and even social skills are important too! I am here to listen and guide you in a positive direction. Telehealth option is available too!
I have experience with individuals face to face who want to seek out their potential and work through challenges and fears. I can help people struggling with addiction, substance use and discuss an action plan towards a healthier lifestyle. I am empowered by witnessing the growth in others, and love to be a part of one's journey. Gaining life skills, communication skills, coping skills and learn how to advocate for one's self is important to me. Learn how to work with others, relationships, family and even social skills are important too! I am here to listen and guide you in a positive direction. Telehealth option is available too!
Emotional suffering can be unbearable. It doesn't have to last forever...I use multiple approaches and methods to help people feel better and manage their behavior, emotions, and relationships. I challenge you to "take control of your life." I am a clinical psychologist extensively trained in individual and group therapies. I have particular expertise and experience with individuals who suffer from depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma, violence, and substance abuse. I also have extensive experience in forensic psychology, conduct forensic assessments, and have served as an expert witness in numerous legal matters.
Emotional suffering can be unbearable. It doesn't have to last forever...I use multiple approaches and methods to help people feel better and manage their behavior, emotions, and relationships. I challenge you to "take control of your life." I am a clinical psychologist extensively trained in individual and group therapies. I have particular expertise and experience with individuals who suffer from depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma, violence, and substance abuse. I also have extensive experience in forensic psychology, conduct forensic assessments, and have served as an expert witness in numerous legal matters.
Jessica Bennett is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2022. Jessica works with teens, adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Jessica strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment for personal growth. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys sitting by the lake, taking her dog on long walks, and listening to a variety of music.
Jessica Bennett is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2022. Jessica works with teens, adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Jessica strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment for personal growth. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys sitting by the lake, taking her dog on long walks, and listening to a variety of music.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.