Therapists for Teens in New Vernon, NJ

Is your teen struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, friendship issues or conflict? I can help teens learn strategies to cope with the challenges they are experiencing. Teenage years can be difficult to navigate. Many teens just need a trusted adult to talk through the experiences they are having and find ways to cope. I can be that adult for your teen.

Does your child or adolescent struggle with anxiety or behavioral issues? Are they having difficulty making friends or keeping up at school? Or maybe your child has been through a difficult life event that has left them struggling with distressing emotions. They may have a hard time coping with challenges or processing difficult emotions. In light of these challenges, you may understand that your family needs a little help getting back on track, but you aren’t sure where to start. I encourage you to reach out so we can navigate this journey together.

Searching for a therapist takes courage. You may be seeking relief from anxious or depressed thoughts, support in setting healthy boundaries, improved self-confidence, or deeper connections. You want something to change, and I will meet you with empathy and warmth as you begin this journey.

Welcome to my page. I work primarily with children through young adults. Many of my clients are dealing with changes such as a life transition, chronic concerns such as depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and relational issues. I also work with emotional and behavioral concerns such as emotional regulation, anger management and impulse control.

Individuals seeking us grapple with challenges like stress, anxiety, trauma, or PTSD. Their quest is for balance and a safe space to explore their experiences. They aspire to acquire resilience tools, fostering self-discovery and growth. They yearn for understanding, ready to transform. Their goal for themselves or their families isn't survival but thriving in a peaceful life that resonates with their true selves. Embracing their healing journey, they recognize their courage propels them toward the peace they deserve.

I believe that building a strong connection with my clients is the most effective tool in the counseling process. The energy I bring to my work and my sincere interest in the well-being of my clients helps to establish trusting relationships that foster growth. My counseling sessions incorporate therapeutic use of humor and creative solutions to help clients create positive and lasting change in their lives.

Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of well-being, your family life or other relationships? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. Together we can identify which obstacles are preventing you from achieving your personal goals and then determine how to help you overcome those obstacles. By understanding our past and how we have come to our current situations, we can better prepare and take charge of our lives. Understanding and accepting ourselves is the pathway to freedom and happiness.

I specialize in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, challenging life transitions and depression. Using the integration of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and relational therapy strategies, I believe successful therapy is achieved in the context of an accepting and supportive relationship. It is in the spirit of this collaborative approach that I coach patients through an effective process of change, addressing problems and symptoms so that patients can achieve change, meaning and value in their lives.

I work with individuals, couples, and young adults. I provide a warm, safe environment that allows my clients to explore and process their issues safely and effectively. Together we can work to ease the challenges and difficulties you face that will help you to find resolution, contentment, and fulfillment in your life.

I am offering compassionate, solution focused and at times existential therapy for those struggling with life transitions of identity and meaning. Whether identifying as transgender or gender non-conforming, the conversation in my office will assist you in how to move forward, regardless of age. It is not unusual that depression and anxiety is tied into ones gender and sexual identity. Sexual health is part of our being. Come explore what hasn't been discussed prior regarding your sexual self, whether alone or with your partner/spouse.

As a clinical psychologist, I work to help individuals and families overcome their obstacles to achieving emotional and physical well- being.. Your anxiety and depression or other psychological problems are treated in the context of an empathic and personal therapeutic relationship.These disorders present differently at different life stages and need age/stage related attention. As a female clinician, I have developed an expertise working with women's issues throughout the life cycle. As a former teacher and school psychologist, I am also experienced in working with children and adolescents with the variety of concerns they may present.

Enter a peaceful, safe environment where you can gain powerful insights. I'm here to help people look at themselves without judgement. This helps unnecessary stories to gently fall away, revealing their authentic selves, while learning to love and accept who they truly are. One of my specialties is helping to navigate through the struggles of feeling inadequate in life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) specializing in the treatment of adolescents, young adults and adults suffering from mood disorders, depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT is a therapy designed to teach people how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. In DBT you and I will work to together to resolve the seeming contradiction between self-acceptance and change in order to bring about positive changes in your life.