Multicultural Therapists in Mountainside, NJ
Jussety Monterrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mountainside, NJ 07092 (Online Only)
I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 12 years of experience aiming to partner with you in your journey to healing. I use my expertise in creative ways to personalize strategies that can help address your concerns causing emotional distress. I work with children ages 9+, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I provide virtual sessions via video or phone in NJ, NY, MA, and GA. I am not currently providing in-person sessions.
I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 12 years of experience aiming to partner with you in your journey to healing. I use my expertise in creative ways to personalize strategies that can help address your concerns causing emotional distress. I work with children ages 9+, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I provide virtual sessions via video or phone in NJ, NY, MA, and GA. I am not currently providing in-person sessions.
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Mountainside, NJ 07092
We specialize in Marriage and Family Therapy and treat couples and individuals. Marriage therapy focuses on the conflicts and disagreements between two people. All families experience some type of disagreement. Some families function in unhealthy patterns and therefore conflict exists. Families are affected when one member of the family is chronically ill, suffers from substance abuse, divorce and separation, single parenting, financial issues, etc, as well as a lack of communicating effectively. Family therapy may be the only setting where you will have the opportunity to hear how other family members are feeling.
We specialize in Marriage and Family Therapy and treat couples and individuals. Marriage therapy focuses on the conflicts and disagreements between two people. All families experience some type of disagreement. Some families function in unhealthy patterns and therefore conflict exists. Families are affected when one member of the family is chronically ill, suffers from substance abuse, divorce and separation, single parenting, financial issues, etc, as well as a lack of communicating effectively. Family therapy may be the only setting where you will have the opportunity to hear how other family members are feeling.
Christine Mahoney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Feeling unhappy or overwhelmed happens to all of us and life is full of challenges. Is now the time to address concerns and feel better about your life and yourself? The right supportive non-judgmental person can offer support, hope and encouragement. Counseling can also help increase self awareness, offer coping strategies and communication skills, improve self care and decision making. While life can be difficult and often takes unexpected turns, counseling can provide some of the relief and assistance you need to feel more hopeful and content, improve relationships and lead to less stress and generally happier healthy living.
Feeling unhappy or overwhelmed happens to all of us and life is full of challenges. Is now the time to address concerns and feel better about your life and yourself? The right supportive non-judgmental person can offer support, hope and encouragement. Counseling can also help increase self awareness, offer coping strategies and communication skills, improve self care and decision making. While life can be difficult and often takes unexpected turns, counseling can provide some of the relief and assistance you need to feel more hopeful and content, improve relationships and lead to less stress and generally happier healthy living.
Meghan Quinlan-Ilich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Mountainside, NJ 07092 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals, couples and families on issues related to addiction, infidelity and trust, self esteem, depression, anxiety, life changes, divorce, identifying goals, grief and loss as well as caregiver stress and elder adult issues and transitions. I have also worked with clients that are struggling with their identity, motivation and setting goals. I have experience with exposure response therapy to assist those with OCD. I also use trauma informed care to work with those who have experienced traumatic events from abuse to loss.
I have experience working with individuals, couples and families on issues related to addiction, infidelity and trust, self esteem, depression, anxiety, life changes, divorce, identifying goals, grief and loss as well as caregiver stress and elder adult issues and transitions. I have also worked with clients that are struggling with their identity, motivation and setting goals. I have experience with exposure response therapy to assist those with OCD. I also use trauma informed care to work with those who have experienced traumatic events from abuse to loss.
You want to appear successful and like you have it "all together" but deep down you are struggling to feel confident and cope with traumatic experiences that have occurred in your life. You may be fed up with not feeling in control, not feeling safe or like you'll never heal from your past traumas. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to feel hopeful about life. You're ready to improve your relationships. Most of all, you're ready to feel calm and at peace; like your traumas don't define you.
You want to appear successful and like you have it "all together" but deep down you are struggling to feel confident and cope with traumatic experiences that have occurred in your life. You may be fed up with not feeling in control, not feeling safe or like you'll never heal from your past traumas. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to feel hopeful about life. You're ready to improve your relationships. Most of all, you're ready to feel calm and at peace; like your traumas don't define you.
Resolve Community Counseling Center offers the services of 14 masters' and doctoral level mental health clinicians (LPCs, LAC's, LCADC's, PsyD), under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. We work with families and children of all ages, couples and adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. We also carry out psychological evaluations for clinical and forensic purposes. With our large clinical staff, we are able to accommodate the needs of most every person seeking assistance. We are a private nonprofit agency, with a mission to help our community members with low cost but quality, confidential and caring mental health services.
Resolve Community Counseling Center offers the services of 14 masters' and doctoral level mental health clinicians (LPCs, LAC's, LCADC's, PsyD), under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. We work with families and children of all ages, couples and adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. We also carry out psychological evaluations for clinical and forensic purposes. With our large clinical staff, we are able to accommodate the needs of most every person seeking assistance. We are a private nonprofit agency, with a mission to help our community members with low cost but quality, confidential and caring mental health services.
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Scott W. Woerner
Psychologist, PhD, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Waitlist for new clients
Experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, fallout from past traumatic experiences? Finding that your typical ways of coping are not helping, or making things worse? I know it can be daunting to reach out for support and I am here to help! I provide a unique blend of psychotherapy and mind/body awareness to help you find more balance, flow, and happiness in your life. My approach is integrative and multicultural, based on the ways your particular system responds to life's challenges.
Experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, fallout from past traumatic experiences? Finding that your typical ways of coping are not helping, or making things worse? I know it can be daunting to reach out for support and I am here to help! I provide a unique blend of psychotherapy and mind/body awareness to help you find more balance, flow, and happiness in your life. My approach is integrative and multicultural, based on the ways your particular system responds to life's challenges.
Sharaya Wallace-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
The ideal client is struggling with boundaries and stress management as they've begun caring for an aging parent while transitioning into a new career while maintaining a healthy marriage and sense of self. Caring for a parent comes with many experiences and emotions, as we can unexpectedly fall into the arena of grief and life as we know it. Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential piece to effective communication and clarity.
The ideal client is struggling with boundaries and stress management as they've begun caring for an aging parent while transitioning into a new career while maintaining a healthy marriage and sense of self. Caring for a parent comes with many experiences and emotions, as we can unexpectedly fall into the arena of grief and life as we know it. Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential piece to effective communication and clarity.
Having worked in numerous and diverse mental health facilities with people of all ages, including group home, long-term inpatient, adult/partial hospital outpatient, I use a modern psychoanalytic approach in my practice for treating symptoms pertaining to today's mental health challenges. Following the contact while working with a person’s transference and resistances, helps to develop a treatment alliance while fostering a strong therapeutic relationship.
Having worked in numerous and diverse mental health facilities with people of all ages, including group home, long-term inpatient, adult/partial hospital outpatient, I use a modern psychoanalytic approach in my practice for treating symptoms pertaining to today's mental health challenges. Following the contact while working with a person’s transference and resistances, helps to develop a treatment alliance while fostering a strong therapeutic relationship.
There are times in our lives where our struggles become especially difficult and we decide to seek out a therapist to walk a part of the journey with us. Therapy involves a very special kind of listening within the safety of a unique relationship. This special kind of listening is what is essential to my work. The development and transformation of each relationship between me and my client(s) is the creative, healing aspects of our work together.
There are times in our lives where our struggles become especially difficult and we decide to seek out a therapist to walk a part of the journey with us. Therapy involves a very special kind of listening within the safety of a unique relationship. This special kind of listening is what is essential to my work. The development and transformation of each relationship between me and my client(s) is the creative, healing aspects of our work together.
Healing and self-discovery are necessary and ongoing processes of a healthy and thriving person. But what does it look like? How does one begin this journey? Though many of us hope to be well and to thrive in relationships, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Unpacking the traumas of your past and allowing yourself to feel your emotions can be overwhelming! My hope is to provide support and to partner with you as you embark on this journey toward mental health and wholeness.
Healing and self-discovery are necessary and ongoing processes of a healthy and thriving person. But what does it look like? How does one begin this journey? Though many of us hope to be well and to thrive in relationships, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Unpacking the traumas of your past and allowing yourself to feel your emotions can be overwhelming! My hope is to provide support and to partner with you as you embark on this journey toward mental health and wholeness.
Christopher G. Beaumont
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be pretty difficult at times; however, therapy provides an opportunity to find utility in strategies for negotiating stress. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I strive to provide both evidence based and culturally competent treatment for a wide range of individuals. Additionally, I incorporate salient aspects of current research while also considering the impact of culture (i.e., race, gender, ability, spirituality, sexual orientation). We will work collaboratively towards accomplishing your goals for treatment while also exploring individualized factors connected to the objectives.
Life can be pretty difficult at times; however, therapy provides an opportunity to find utility in strategies for negotiating stress. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I strive to provide both evidence based and culturally competent treatment for a wide range of individuals. Additionally, I incorporate salient aspects of current research while also considering the impact of culture (i.e., race, gender, ability, spirituality, sexual orientation). We will work collaboratively towards accomplishing your goals for treatment while also exploring individualized factors connected to the objectives.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
The decision to go to therapy is not an easy one, but it is a courageous step for someone who is having difficulty in some area of their life or in their relationships. I am a caring, culturally competent therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families around many issues, including: marital problems, sexual issues, raising adolescents, depression, anxiety, and how all mental health issues impact our lives and relationships. I have specialized training in couple and family therapy which I obtained through the Ackerman Institute for the Family In New York City. I am also currently pursuing certification in sex therapy.
The decision to go to therapy is not an easy one, but it is a courageous step for someone who is having difficulty in some area of their life or in their relationships. I am a caring, culturally competent therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families around many issues, including: marital problems, sexual issues, raising adolescents, depression, anxiety, and how all mental health issues impact our lives and relationships. I have specialized training in couple and family therapy which I obtained through the Ackerman Institute for the Family In New York City. I am also currently pursuing certification in sex therapy.
Ovais Ahmed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, NJ 07081 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I've been providing counseling services for over four years to individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and their Christian faith. I am a firm believer that your past mistakes and/or current struggles do not define you. If you are "tired of being tired", are at a crossroad in life and looking for hope, or are curious to see how therapy may benefit you, give me a call.
I've been providing counseling services for over four years to individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and their Christian faith. I am a firm believer that your past mistakes and/or current struggles do not define you. If you are "tired of being tired", are at a crossroad in life and looking for hope, or are curious to see how therapy may benefit you, give me a call.
Sonja Malcolm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed by the pressures of work and the responsibilities of your life? Do you ever struggle to complete a task or project because you’ve procrastinated or felt consumed by making sure that you’ve done it perfectly? Have you ever awakened in the morning completely exhausted because you spent most of the night overthinking all of the worries in your life? When you’ve struggled with stress and high-functioning anxiety for most of your life and still managed to achieve some measure of success, it can be hard to know when it’s time to reach out for support. You should know that your life does not have to be this way.
Are you overwhelmed by the pressures of work and the responsibilities of your life? Do you ever struggle to complete a task or project because you’ve procrastinated or felt consumed by making sure that you’ve done it perfectly? Have you ever awakened in the morning completely exhausted because you spent most of the night overthinking all of the worries in your life? When you’ve struggled with stress and high-functioning anxiety for most of your life and still managed to achieve some measure of success, it can be hard to know when it’s time to reach out for support. You should know that your life does not have to be this way.
Maria M Runfolo-McCormack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
I have been a psychotherapist since May of 1999. I cover many types of challenges that you might be facing. However, please feel free to give me a call so that you can interview me to see if you feel a good vibe and feel that I will be able to guide you to a better place than you are in now. I am a great proponent of Mindfulness and Meditation, which I have recently been spending a lot of time studying and practicing for myself. I do not push this on others. Everyone has something different that works for them. Let's go on that journey together so that we can fill your toolbox with things that will always be there for you!!
I have been a psychotherapist since May of 1999. I cover many types of challenges that you might be facing. However, please feel free to give me a call so that you can interview me to see if you feel a good vibe and feel that I will be able to guide you to a better place than you are in now. I am a great proponent of Mindfulness and Meditation, which I have recently been spending a lot of time studying and practicing for myself. I do not push this on others. Everyone has something different that works for them. Let's go on that journey together so that we can fill your toolbox with things that will always be there for you!!
Are you feeling overwhelmed due to challenges with navigating stressors in life? Are traumatic experiences preventing you from moving forward in life? Are you feeling misunderstood and feel that your voice isn't being heard? Are you stuck and not sure which direction to turn to? Therapy is about being in a safe and non-judgmental space that will consist of addressing these concerns. I will be here to support you in taking proactive steps to improve your overall quality of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed due to challenges with navigating stressors in life? Are traumatic experiences preventing you from moving forward in life? Are you feeling misunderstood and feel that your voice isn't being heard? Are you stuck and not sure which direction to turn to? Therapy is about being in a safe and non-judgmental space that will consist of addressing these concerns. I will be here to support you in taking proactive steps to improve your overall quality of life.
Sharaya Wallace-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
The ideal client is struggling with boundaries and stress management as they've begun caring for an aging parent while transitioning into a new career while maintaining a healthy marriage and sense of self. Caring for a parent comes with many experiences and emotions, as we can unexpectedly fall into the arena of grief and life as we know it. Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential piece to effective communication and clarity.
The ideal client is struggling with boundaries and stress management as they've begun caring for an aging parent while transitioning into a new career while maintaining a healthy marriage and sense of self. Caring for a parent comes with many experiences and emotions, as we can unexpectedly fall into the arena of grief and life as we know it. Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential piece to effective communication and clarity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed due to challenges with navigating stressors in life? Are traumatic experiences preventing you from moving forward in life? Are you feeling misunderstood and feel that your voice isn't being heard? Are you stuck and not sure which direction to turn to? Therapy is about being in a safe and non-judgmental space that will consist of addressing these concerns. I will be here to support you in taking proactive steps to improve your overall quality of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed due to challenges with navigating stressors in life? Are traumatic experiences preventing you from moving forward in life? Are you feeling misunderstood and feel that your voice isn't being heard? Are you stuck and not sure which direction to turn to? Therapy is about being in a safe and non-judgmental space that will consist of addressing these concerns. I will be here to support you in taking proactive steps to improve your overall quality of life.
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- Scotch Plains
- Short Hills
- Springfield
- Summit
- Union
- Westfield
Multicultural Therapists
What type of therapy is multicultural therapy?
Multicultural therapy is not tied to any specific therapy; rather, it is an overarching approach to therapy that aims to acknowledge and address the influence that factors like race, gender identity, and cultural background can have on someone’s life. Multicultural approaches can be applied to CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and others, and can be practiced with individuals, couples, families, or groups.
What can I expect from multicultural therapy?
Multicultural counseling should be tailored to the client’s unique identity and cultural needs. Such approaches often prioritize the building of trust so that the client feels comfortable exploring various aspects of their identity and any challenges caused by mismatches between their identity and the dominant culture. Beyond that, the format and timeline of therapy will be heavily influenced by the therapist’s preferred therapy approach and the specific problems for which the client sought therapy.
Can multicultural therapy help treat trauma?
Yes. Cultural factors such as racial background, gender identity and or sexuality, and immigration or refugee status can influence both whether someone experiences trauma and how they cope afterward. Multicultural approaches to trauma-informed care will be aware of these influences, helping the client recognize how their response to trauma may be shaped by their cultural background and identify coping mechanisms that take their identity into account.
What are the benefits of seeing a multicultural therapist?
Members of minority groups who seek therapy are sometimes frustrated by providers who don’t understand their cultural background or dismiss the ways in which race, gender, or other facets of their identity influence their lived experience. Seeing a multicultural therapist can help these clients feel seen, understood, and able to develop solutions to life challenges that take their upbringing, beliefs, and past experiences into account.