Psychodynamic Therapists in Nutley, NJ
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I have worked in a psychiatric hospital (15 yrs), worked as a consultant to the Department of Corrections of NJ (6 yrs), and in private practice with training in individual, child, marital, and geriatric psychotherapy with an eye on psychodynamic process.
Why therapy?: As I like to tell clients, "you don't have to talk to everyone but you have to talk to someone" Sometimes, that someone is a professional listener, something I have been doing for over 25 years. Fortunately, it doesn't get old!
I have worked in a psychiatric hospital (15 yrs), worked as a consultant to the Department of Corrections of NJ (6 yrs), and in private practice with training in individual, child, marital, and geriatric psychotherapy with an eye on psychodynamic process.
Why therapy?: As I like to tell clients, "you don't have to talk to everyone but you have to talk to someone" Sometimes, that someone is a professional listener, something I have been doing for over 25 years. Fortunately, it doesn't get old!
![Photo of Karyn DeBalfo-Ambrosio, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d3674ef-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Karyn DeBalfo-Ambrosio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nutley, NJ 07110
As a systemic thinker, I am always looking at a person in relationship to their environment, and the people in it. With a strength-based approach in family therapy, I also use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral principles, while providing a safe and empathic environment for our work together. I have treated families, couples and individuals for 16 years with a broad scope of culture, age and relational issues. I have helped many people through transitional events that affect them throughout their lives; school, career, marriage, parenting, illness, loss, divorce and retirement. My interest is in the relationship you have with yourself and those around you.
As a systemic thinker, I am always looking at a person in relationship to their environment, and the people in it. With a strength-based approach in family therapy, I also use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral principles, while providing a safe and empathic environment for our work together. I have treated families, couples and individuals for 16 years with a broad scope of culture, age and relational issues. I have helped many people through transitional events that affect them throughout their lives; school, career, marriage, parenting, illness, loss, divorce and retirement. My interest is in the relationship you have with yourself and those around you.
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I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have the training and experience to help you lead a more fulfilling and less challenging life. I believe that positive and lasting change can occur within the safety of the therapeutic environment. My immediate goal is to provide symptom relief and subsequently address any underlying causes and issues. My goal is to help you feel better and to be able to maintain those feelings long-term.
I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have the training and experience to help you lead a more fulfilling and less challenging life. I believe that positive and lasting change can occur within the safety of the therapeutic environment. My immediate goal is to provide symptom relief and subsequently address any underlying causes and issues. My goal is to help you feel better and to be able to maintain those feelings long-term.
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I provide a warm place with patience, and hold the critical emotional space to help you attune to these experiences, at your pace! With expansive compassion and a psychodynamic lens, I use skills within IFS, EMDR, Somatic Intervention, and CBT modalities.
I invite you to share a therapeutic experience with me to explore and uncover your true essence, manage your emotional pain, and work to shift your internal view of yourself to a positive awareness of who you genuinely are. In NY/NJ, I work well with issues such as: anxiety; depression; trauma; self esteem; single parents; familial and other relationships.
I provide a warm place with patience, and hold the critical emotional space to help you attune to these experiences, at your pace! With expansive compassion and a psychodynamic lens, I use skills within IFS, EMDR, Somatic Intervention, and CBT modalities.
I invite you to share a therapeutic experience with me to explore and uncover your true essence, manage your emotional pain, and work to shift your internal view of yourself to a positive awareness of who you genuinely are. In NY/NJ, I work well with issues such as: anxiety; depression; trauma; self esteem; single parents; familial and other relationships.
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Andrea Meth-Thorburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nutley, NJ 07110 (Online Only)
My style is very warm & caring with a strong detail for eliciting emotional honesty. Appropriate humor with an inquisitive dialogue bring deep & real issues to light. My primary goal is to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I strive to understand your 'reality' while also exploring some of the biased/outdated beliefs that we all hold, which construct our current 'reality'. If you are looking to have a meaningful, honest & open relationship with your therapist then we would be a good fit. Gratefully, I've witnessed amazing transformations with hard working individuals, couples & families.
My style is very warm & caring with a strong detail for eliciting emotional honesty. Appropriate humor with an inquisitive dialogue bring deep & real issues to light. My primary goal is to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I strive to understand your 'reality' while also exploring some of the biased/outdated beliefs that we all hold, which construct our current 'reality'. If you are looking to have a meaningful, honest & open relationship with your therapist then we would be a good fit. Gratefully, I've witnessed amazing transformations with hard working individuals, couples & families.
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Sometimes you may feel alone, confused, disrespected, ineffective or misunderstood. You might have pain, fear, anger, sadness or an addiction that overwhelms you. You may feel so stuck and don’t see how you can move forward. You might just be craving a comfortable and safe space to be heard and understood. As I have with many others, I can bring you to fulfill your dream of having self-confidence, inner peace and happiness. I'm here to help you unlock your unique strengths by creating a safe and welcoming environment where you could embrace your true self.
Sometimes you may feel alone, confused, disrespected, ineffective or misunderstood. You might have pain, fear, anger, sadness or an addiction that overwhelms you. You may feel so stuck and don’t see how you can move forward. You might just be craving a comfortable and safe space to be heard and understood. As I have with many others, I can bring you to fulfill your dream of having self-confidence, inner peace and happiness. I'm here to help you unlock your unique strengths by creating a safe and welcoming environment where you could embrace your true self.
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Are you searching for clarity, purpose, or peace of mind? Feeling anxious or struggling to find a new direction? Are you tired of trying to figure it out on your own? I help clients access their inner strength and resources, the keys to ultimate healing. I work with young adults and women through their struggles with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, trauma, or any other concern they want to discuss in the context of a warm and supportive environment.
Are you searching for clarity, purpose, or peace of mind? Feeling anxious or struggling to find a new direction? Are you tired of trying to figure it out on your own? I help clients access their inner strength and resources, the keys to ultimate healing. I work with young adults and women through their struggles with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, trauma, or any other concern they want to discuss in the context of a warm and supportive environment.
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Banging your head and heart against the wall? I help people find a sense of peace, effectiveness in relationships and life, purpose and relief from frustration and worry. Any thought, feeling, behavior and issue can be discussed in the privacy of my office, and in the context of a warm, honest, supportive relationship with me. Over the last few decades my clients and I have seen much success and transformation of what seemed hopeless into a satisfying life with deep emotional honesty, clarity and progress.
Banging your head and heart against the wall? I help people find a sense of peace, effectiveness in relationships and life, purpose and relief from frustration and worry. Any thought, feeling, behavior and issue can be discussed in the privacy of my office, and in the context of a warm, honest, supportive relationship with me. Over the last few decades my clients and I have seen much success and transformation of what seemed hopeless into a satisfying life with deep emotional honesty, clarity and progress.
Tired of trying to figure it all out on your own? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Hope is closer that it might seem! In a warm and supportive setting, I help my clients find relief as they heal unprocessed emotional pain. I work with people through their struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, trauma, or any any other problem they want to discuss in the context of a safe, authentic and accepting environment.
Tired of trying to figure it all out on your own? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Hope is closer that it might seem! In a warm and supportive setting, I help my clients find relief as they heal unprocessed emotional pain. I work with people through their struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, trauma, or any any other problem they want to discuss in the context of a safe, authentic and accepting environment.
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Do you sometimes feel very much alone? Do you wish someone could be there to help you make sense of your life? I will be with you in an authentic, non-judgmental fashion, and provide you with a space to have a new kind of understanding and experience genuine compassion.
Do you sometimes feel very much alone? Do you wish someone could be there to help you make sense of your life? I will be with you in an authentic, non-judgmental fashion, and provide you with a space to have a new kind of understanding and experience genuine compassion.
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Yolanda Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, EFT, MATRIX, HYPNO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nutley, NJ 07110 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping Latinas and women of color heal from intergenerational trauma and break long-standing generational patterns. As a mother, wife, and cycle breaker myself, I understand the deep-seated challenges that come with our histories and the immense potential for transformation. In my practice, I blend traditional psychotherapy with holistic approaches, considering all aspects of well-being—emotional, physical, and spiritual. My goal is to create a supportive and empowering environment where you can explore your past, present, and future with compassion and courage.
I specialize in helping Latinas and women of color heal from intergenerational trauma and break long-standing generational patterns. As a mother, wife, and cycle breaker myself, I understand the deep-seated challenges that come with our histories and the immense potential for transformation. In my practice, I blend traditional psychotherapy with holistic approaches, considering all aspects of well-being—emotional, physical, and spiritual. My goal is to create a supportive and empowering environment where you can explore your past, present, and future with compassion and courage.
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Erin Doyle Theodorou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nutley, NJ 07110
Life is filled with challenges. We all need help from time to time but asking for help may not be easy. Each of us experience life and the world around us through a unique lens. Often what we believe becomes our reality. It is not just what happens to us but how we experience those events personally, based on what is most important to us, that in turn influences how we feel and behave. I love helping people connect the dots between their life experiences and their personal needs and values to understand how to heal from the past and move forward to a brighter, better future.
Life is filled with challenges. We all need help from time to time but asking for help may not be easy. Each of us experience life and the world around us through a unique lens. Often what we believe becomes our reality. It is not just what happens to us but how we experience those events personally, based on what is most important to us, that in turn influences how we feel and behave. I love helping people connect the dots between their life experiences and their personal needs and values to understand how to heal from the past and move forward to a brighter, better future.
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I have more than 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I offer individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. I believe the therapeutic relationship must be supported and safe, as an effective way to explore life challenges while feeling fully accepted and understood. I strongly believe that a successful relationship between therapist and client leads to lasting change. During this difficult time due to the Covid-19 I'm offering phone sessions in order reduce the stress to come to the office and have the session from hour home.
I have more than 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I offer individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. I believe the therapeutic relationship must be supported and safe, as an effective way to explore life challenges while feeling fully accepted and understood. I strongly believe that a successful relationship between therapist and client leads to lasting change. During this difficult time due to the Covid-19 I'm offering phone sessions in order reduce the stress to come to the office and have the session from hour home.
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The Philmore Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nutley, NJ 07110
I have served as clinical director of the Philmore Associates since 1983. I hold degrees in Psychology, Clinical Social Work and Special Education. In addition to managing operations at the Philmore, I provide clinical treatment to children, adolescents, and adults for issues including anxiety and stress disorders, depression, grief and relationship/familial issues. I enjoy providing training and supervision to clinicians working toward licensure as a mental health practitioners.
I have served as clinical director of the Philmore Associates since 1983. I hold degrees in Psychology, Clinical Social Work and Special Education. In addition to managing operations at the Philmore, I provide clinical treatment to children, adolescents, and adults for issues including anxiety and stress disorders, depression, grief and relationship/familial issues. I enjoy providing training and supervision to clinicians working toward licensure as a mental health practitioners.
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Welcome! In my practice I support adolescents, young adults, and families who are navigating issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and many other concerns. I am particularly passionate about supporting teens and young adults seeking gender and sexuality affirming care and who are looking to create positive change in their lives. In addition, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a parent, I am especially equipped to support parents in the LGBTQ+ community seeking parenting and relationship support.
Welcome! In my practice I support adolescents, young adults, and families who are navigating issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and many other concerns. I am particularly passionate about supporting teens and young adults seeking gender and sexuality affirming care and who are looking to create positive change in their lives. In addition, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a parent, I am especially equipped to support parents in the LGBTQ+ community seeking parenting and relationship support.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone and unsure of how to cope? I am a psychologist and will help you manage relationship stress, depression, anxiety or trauma and help you feel more joy and connection. I will help you through the difficult experience of loss or painful life changes. I will also help you move forward with your life and and become emotionally stronger. I have a specialty in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and managing overwhelming emotions. New mothers/fathers may bring babies under 1 year to sessions. I am looking forward to meeting you. Sessions are offered in-person or virtually.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone and unsure of how to cope? I am a psychologist and will help you manage relationship stress, depression, anxiety or trauma and help you feel more joy and connection. I will help you through the difficult experience of loss or painful life changes. I will also help you move forward with your life and and become emotionally stronger. I have a specialty in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and managing overwhelming emotions. New mothers/fathers may bring babies under 1 year to sessions. I am looking forward to meeting you. Sessions are offered in-person or virtually.
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Peace and Wellness Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCDVC, CCBT
Verified Verified
Nutley, NJ 07110
At Peace and wellness Center we are committed to meet the emotional needs of our clients and help them achieve a renewed sense of well-being. The Center provides an array of behavioral therapy services for children and adults. The Center also offers comprehensive Child Study Team evaluations to school districts, as well as the community at large. Our staff is highly qualified and certified to conduct these evaluations in a professional, nurturing and supportive environment. We are committed to provide compassionate and confidential care to our clients while they embark on a journey to achieve personal and emotional growth.
At Peace and wellness Center we are committed to meet the emotional needs of our clients and help them achieve a renewed sense of well-being. The Center provides an array of behavioral therapy services for children and adults. The Center also offers comprehensive Child Study Team evaluations to school districts, as well as the community at large. Our staff is highly qualified and certified to conduct these evaluations in a professional, nurturing and supportive environment. We are committed to provide compassionate and confidential care to our clients while they embark on a journey to achieve personal and emotional growth.
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I am a bilingual (Spanish & English) licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of mental health experience. Life often presents individuals with circumstances that are difficult to navigate. I will work with you to address challenges and overcome obstacles toward fulfilling your potential. We will explore your patterns of behavior, their origins, and their usefulness or counter-productiveness to facilitate your achieving healthy and effective approaches. Focusing on your feelings and perceptions and how they affect your behavior, you will develop effective skills for achieving success.
I am a bilingual (Spanish & English) licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of mental health experience. Life often presents individuals with circumstances that are difficult to navigate. I will work with you to address challenges and overcome obstacles toward fulfilling your potential. We will explore your patterns of behavior, their origins, and their usefulness or counter-productiveness to facilitate your achieving healthy and effective approaches. Focusing on your feelings and perceptions and how they affect your behavior, you will develop effective skills for achieving success.
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Clients come to me for relief of symptoms of anxiety and depression, and to learn to process how trauma or complex trauma may be impacting their lives today and how to move forward from it. They also seek to gain insight into why they do what they do, to improve their agency or control over their own lives, to learn how to recognize and deal with feelings, to build their self-esteem and to find more pleasure and serenity in their lives. As we work towards the goals clients become ready and willing to make the real behavioral changes that will make a positive difference in their lives.
Clients come to me for relief of symptoms of anxiety and depression, and to learn to process how trauma or complex trauma may be impacting their lives today and how to move forward from it. They also seek to gain insight into why they do what they do, to improve their agency or control over their own lives, to learn how to recognize and deal with feelings, to build their self-esteem and to find more pleasure and serenity in their lives. As we work towards the goals clients become ready and willing to make the real behavioral changes that will make a positive difference in their lives.
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At New Jersey Psychology Associates, we provide caring, culturally competent, professional assessment and therapeutic services tailored to fit your needs. We offer in-person therapy sessions or telehealth sessions. With high standards, we assure that you receive competent, ethical, and efficient services. No matter what problem you may be struggling with, we are here to help. Please contact us at 551-203-1515 or by e-mail at njpsychologyassociates@gmail.com.
At New Jersey Psychology Associates, we provide caring, culturally competent, professional assessment and therapeutic services tailored to fit your needs. We offer in-person therapy sessions or telehealth sessions. With high standards, we assure that you receive competent, ethical, and efficient services. No matter what problem you may be struggling with, we are here to help. Please contact us at 551-203-1515 or by e-mail at njpsychologyassociates@gmail.com.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.