Therapists in New Providence, NJ

Are you stressed, stuck, and burned out? Are past events haunting you? Stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and life happens. When life gets tough, a therapist is a great resource for help and support. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey and allow me to assist you in overcoming mental health obstacles.

Everyone needs someone to talk to. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, oppositional behavior, school refusal, and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder. My professional experience is working with children and families with complex behavioral and emotional needs. I utilize strategies from both the Nurtured Heart Approach and culturally sensitive trauma informed care. My previous experience includes serving both English and Spanish speaking populations, and I am a Native Spanish speaker myself.

Expert in restoring your relationship with self and others.You’re the person who's always had it together and now you feel like you're falling apart. Your emotions are extreme. So anxious about anything that could happen, irritable and angry-especially at those you love or feeling lost and disconnected. You don’t even know who you are and don’t like how you’re showing up in your relationships. You often think, “this is the life I’ve dreamed of, what’s wrong with me that I’m so unhappy? It’s felt impossible to find the time and space to create change, but you’re ready to lean in with curiosity to create a life that’s worth living

Life throws curveballs. Are your relationships crumbling, stress taking hold of your life, did a past experience resurface, or do you just feel lost? Seeking help isn't a weakness – it's a proactive step towards a brighter future. Legacy Counseling, LLC understands Trauma. Our approach empowers you to maintain your daily routine while receiving expert guidance and support. Ideal for busy individuals, outpatient therapy offers the flexibility you deserve, on your terms. Our therapists, are masters at tailoring evidence-based therapy to your unique needs.

I enjoy working with clients who are willing to work with me to get them to where they can thrive in life. I especially enjoy working with clients who are open to exploring their past and exploring how they can use that information to better understand themselves on a deeper level. My ideal client wants to improve and change to have a more fulfilling life. I enjoy providing clients with the safe and compassionate environment they might need to process their emotions and past trauma to help begin creating a life worth living.

Are you afraid of failure? Do you speak/think negatively about yourself? Need help with boundaries in relationships? For many people, these discomforts are worsened by the addition of self-judgment. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can explore these thought and relational patterns. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, perfectionism, womens issues, relationship/familil issues, major life adjustments. Additionally, I am an allied therapist with experience supporting the LGBTIA+ community, as well as individuals and couples from all races, ethnicities, cultures, and ages.

My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.

I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.

I thrive when working with young women. Whether they’re struggling with school-related stress or struggling to process a breakup, I can quickly build rapport with folks in this demographic. My treatment plans include goals dedicated to helping people identify their triggers for emotional dysregulation. I believe in the importance of somatic and cognitive level wellness strategies and work to have my clients learn and implement both sets of skills. I have enjoyed working with a variety of diagnoses, including adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.

My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.

My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.

Experience social anxiety? Poor boundaries in relationships? Lack motivation to engage in the very tasks you once enjoyed? In a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment, let’s explore what you need to improve your mental health. Through emphasizing your strengths and identifying effective coping skills, you can begin to feel equipped to handle life's challenges.

My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.

It is inevitable that our lives are consumed with daily challenges and obstacles. For each of us, our ability to manage those challenges differs; or, we settle and adapt much to the detriment of our emotional wellbeing and feeling as though there is no end in sight. Therapy provides an opportunity to examine those challenges and reframe them into a new, positive perspective. When we are able to see our way through and discover solutions to those problems from a position of strength, it can take on a whole new meaning.

Hi, I'm Alyssa. Thanks for being here. I operate based on the knowledge that every human being has his/her/their own unique strengths and struggles. I truly understand that the decision to pursue therapy can be a difficult process. It is my goal to provide a safe space for my clients so that they may bring out the best in themselves and reach their goals. My specialties include supporting those managing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, addiction, pursuit of esteem and identity, school difficulties, and overwhelming life transitions. I proudly utilize an eclectic, integrative approach to therapy in order to address my clients needs.

My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.