Self-Harming Therapists in North Bergen, NJ

Are you having a hard time managing your emotions or thoughts? Perhaps the combination of personal and systemic stressors is making life more challenging. Navigating America as a person of color and/or first-generation identity can be particularly tough, putting your authentic self to the test. This may be affecting your capacity to focus on work, relationships, or daily tasks. Amidst these challenges, it's important to feel understood and seen. You deserve a nurturing and inclusive space where you can express or discover your needs and desires to be your best self.

Welcome to the Psych Center. We are a private practice that aims to provide quality services to children, adults, and their families. We understand the sensitivity and compassion it takes to help our clients succeed. Furthermore, we strive to be collaborative and work with you on identifying and accomplishing the goals you set forth. Please explore our page which addresses our services, fees, and other important information. We look forward to hearing from you. For questions, comments, or to schedule an appointment, please call: 201-606-2592 or email us.

I believe in the inherent strength we all have within us to work to overcome adversity in our lives. If you, a family member of any age, or someone you may know are struggling with depression, anxiety, family dynamic challenges, or any life stressor that is keeping you from living the authentic and happy life you deserve, I am here to give you the help and guidance needed to overcome those obstacles and challenges. Sometimes adversity is a call to action to make changes in our lives we are all capable of doing with commitment and effort. The choice to ask for help is a choice made in strength, and I am here to support your journey!

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New Jersey and I have been in practice for over fifteen years. I provide individual (children and adults), couples and family therapy. My work is guided by humanist principles that foster the growth of individuals in a therapeutic milieu. These include genuineness, acceptance and empathy.

We are humans of connection and our development can be burdened by the moments of disengagement. I truly believe in the ability of the individual. Many of the obstacles in our lives are either created or transformed by the circles we hold. From the family you may have to the one you may have come from, from the friends in your surrounding, to the partner you share your life with. We attract what we are and success is greatest when achieved together. Life can be like a bucket under a dripping ceiling, it can withstand a lot, but eventually overflows.

I have worked with a very diverse group of people throughout my career as I have spent most of my career working, developing, and managing community mental health programs. I have extensive experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, sexual identity issues, life transitions, burnout, stress management, personality disorders, mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma histories. I strive to empower people to see their full potential and worth through a client-centered, strength-based approach.

Therapy is a multi-faceted process that involves increasing self-awareness and problem-solving. The process is enhanced by active engagement between a client and a therapist, who build a collaborative and trusting relationship. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical and Alcohol Drug Counselor (LCADC) in the state of New Jersey, and I have over 20+ years of experience as a Mental Health Clinician within a local community mental health agency in central NJ. I help individuals resolve problems and transform patterns of feeling, thinking, and behavior, so they can create a life that is more fulfilling.

I provide a safe place with an empathetic listening ear to empower people to make the necessary changes to find inner peace and improve their relationships and quality of life. I encourage people to use self-care and relaxation techniques, healthy boundaries, and practical changes to improve their relationship with themselves and others. With this comes improved emotional and psychological well-being while recovering from trauma, and stress, and working through life transitions and family conflict.

Welcome all! I have been working in the mental health field for several years and one of the most important factors in whether therapy succeeds or fails is the goal of each party in session. As a therapist, my goal is to understand where you are going and where you have been. Together we can create a roadmap to success — that looks different for each person. I am here to focus on the needs of each client and help people feel heard so that each individual can focus on the best version of themselves.

How we perceive something will directly impact our emotional and behavioral responses. Learning to understand the process of perception will offer ongoing opportunities for an individual to enact change in his or her life. In my practice, I draw from my intensive training in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to teach these fundamental skills to clients and help them to achieve their goals.

In the past 11 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families in a therapeutic partnership. Making the decision to focus on oneself and start working with a therapist can be life-changing and I applaud you for taking the time to focus on yourself. Therapy can be enlightening and help create positive and lasting changes. But it can also be intimidating when starting this process. This is why the therapeutic relationship is so important. As a therapist, it is my goal to work with you to help you unlock your greatness and move past any barriers that are holding you back.

I believe that the most important aspect of counseling is a positive therapeutic relationship based upon trust, safety, empathy and understanding. In creating such a therapeutic relationship, I employ a person-centered approach designed to give you the power to heal your own life. This is based upon the idea that you are the biggest expert in your life and that I am here to help you uncover the solutions to the issues that are troubling you. I will provide you with unconditional positive regard, which means that we will establish a therapeutic relationship built on understanding, trust, and confidence.

I am a seasoned therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Individuals who I treat include those with anxiety, depression, relationship, marital issues, couples counseling, Bipolar disorder, women's issues, personality disorders, ADHD, and more. My therapy style is tailor-made for each individual client. I have an eclectic approach to treatment. I am warm, empathetic, and authentic, and enjoy working with clients who are growth-oriented and motivated for treatment. I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with you!

I enjoy working with individuals in managing life challenges by identifying and building upon strengths to gain a greater sense of self and develop confidence. As a licensed professional counselor, I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, teaching mindfulness techniques, and providing a safe space. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental environment to allow clients to feel safe and supported. I desire to meet you where you are in your life journey and assist you along the path to sufficiency, as each individual is the expert in his/her/their personal life experiences.

I would describe my therapy style as eclectic. I collaborate with my clients to develop a strong therapeutic alliance. A balance between empathy, connection, and compassion is my approach to working with my clients. I want them to trust me and consider our time to feel safe and calm. I have worked for adult inpatient addiction programs, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings specifically applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy strategies.

I believe in building a trusting relationship that leads to the empowerment of my clients. In our work together, my priority is for you to feel safe in being yourself and expressing your experiences. I have experience providing bilingual (English and Spanish) individual therapy and use a person-centered approach when working with clients. I am passionate about normalizing mental health treatment and I believe that access to mental health care is a right and not a privilege.

I strive to create an open, client-centered, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their needs, challenges, and behaviors. I utilize a variety of modalities and interventions to help clients understand the connection between the past, present, and future, with the ultimate goal of creating a future that is meaningful and fulfilling. I have provided psychotherapeutic services to adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. These experiences allowed me to work with clients from different backgrounds, belief systems, and orientations to better understand the unique and shared experiences that are part of the human condition.

My name is Karly VanBrunt and I am a licensed associate counselor and nationally certified counselor. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling both from Rider University. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings ranging from inpatient treatment to outpatient treatment who experience a wide variety of difficulties and diagnoses including but not limited to anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and more.

I have 25 years of experience in a variety of mental health settings where I gained clinical knowledge and experience that has contributed to my growth as a practitioner. I am always learning and evolving, and my practice incorporates a variety of modalities and interventions to meet each client's individual needs. I believe in starting where the client is and in the power of the therapeutic connection which allows for a collaborative approach to treatment.