Attachment-based Therapists in Oakhurst, NJ
Jennifer Hopkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
I truly believe that everyone deserves a helping hand and support through life, especially through some of our darkest and most difficult moments. If you've been feeling alone in your struggles, this may be the sign that it's time to reach out. You are not alone anymore. My empathic and intuitive nature will help you feel understood right from the beginning. No matter what is dragging you down in life right now, I will provide you with an uplifting, positive and hopeful experience. Like putting an anchor down in port, my office is the destination where life stops feeling so rough and you achieve the calmness and peace you deserve.
I truly believe that everyone deserves a helping hand and support through life, especially through some of our darkest and most difficult moments. If you've been feeling alone in your struggles, this may be the sign that it's time to reach out. You are not alone anymore. My empathic and intuitive nature will help you feel understood right from the beginning. No matter what is dragging you down in life right now, I will provide you with an uplifting, positive and hopeful experience. Like putting an anchor down in port, my office is the destination where life stops feeling so rough and you achieve the calmness and peace you deserve.
Accepting New Clients - You’re someone who is strong and accomplished but find yourself often overthinking and feeling out-of-step. Work is your passion, but your workplace leaves you feeling stressed, on edge, and constantly asking if you're doing enough. The cycle of just trying to get through the week is burning you out. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to start looking forward to the next day with anticipation instead of dread. Most of all, you’re ready to live the balanced life you want - one where when the work day ends, there is time and energy for the people and things that you love. Let me help you get there.
Accepting New Clients - You’re someone who is strong and accomplished but find yourself often overthinking and feeling out-of-step. Work is your passion, but your workplace leaves you feeling stressed, on edge, and constantly asking if you're doing enough. The cycle of just trying to get through the week is burning you out. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to start looking forward to the next day with anticipation instead of dread. Most of all, you’re ready to live the balanced life you want - one where when the work day ends, there is time and energy for the people and things that you love. Let me help you get there.
Challenges are inevitable within any individual life experience. It is my hope to work with you to improve your ability to overcome these times. Empowerment and increasing self-understanding are ever-present goals in my practice. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, you deserve support along the way. I believe in working as a team to increase insight and develop practical strategies to improve your confidence and quality of life.
Challenges are inevitable within any individual life experience. It is my hope to work with you to improve your ability to overcome these times. Empowerment and increasing self-understanding are ever-present goals in my practice. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, you deserve support along the way. I believe in working as a team to increase insight and develop practical strategies to improve your confidence and quality of life.
Sara R. Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CP, PAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
You feel sad, confused, or overwhelmed. You're afraid you will fall apart if you open up. You're stuck and you don't know where to go from here. When you’re trying to hold it all together it's difficult to reach out for help. You deserve a safe place to go, where you can put down all the pain and fear you've been carrying, and begin to find yourself again. It's my personal hope that I can provide this space for you, so you can receive the compassion and support needed to move forward on your journey.
You feel sad, confused, or overwhelmed. You're afraid you will fall apart if you open up. You're stuck and you don't know where to go from here. When you’re trying to hold it all together it's difficult to reach out for help. You deserve a safe place to go, where you can put down all the pain and fear you've been carrying, and begin to find yourself again. It's my personal hope that I can provide this space for you, so you can receive the compassion and support needed to move forward on your journey.
Psychodrama New Jersey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TEP, MSW
Verified Verified
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Psychodrama New Jersey is a multi-practitioner office. All practitioners use a combination of modalities to treat conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, dysfunctional relationships patterns, behavioral issues, issues arising from difficult life transitions including health issues, past abuse and trauma. By combining different modalities, our practitioners are able to help you address issues from multiple directions.
Psychodrama New Jersey is a multi-practitioner office. All practitioners use a combination of modalities to treat conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, dysfunctional relationships patterns, behavioral issues, issues arising from difficult life transitions including health issues, past abuse and trauma. By combining different modalities, our practitioners are able to help you address issues from multiple directions.
Rik Fire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Rik Fire (aka Manjot Singh Khalsa) is a psychotherapist in private practice since 1996, sacred healer, interfaith minister, teacher and co-creator of Radikal Healing. Radikal Healing is a process of life transformation utilizing a complement of modalities tailored to each client's individual needs including psychotherapy, meditation, Kundalini yoga, Shamanic technology, energy medicine, life coaching and supervised fasting. Village of Radikal Healing in Montgomery County, PA & Radikal Healing Suite Asbury Park, NJ are healing centers that provide opportunities for people to embrace the Radikal Life they were meant to live.
Rik Fire (aka Manjot Singh Khalsa) is a psychotherapist in private practice since 1996, sacred healer, interfaith minister, teacher and co-creator of Radikal Healing. Radikal Healing is a process of life transformation utilizing a complement of modalities tailored to each client's individual needs including psychotherapy, meditation, Kundalini yoga, Shamanic technology, energy medicine, life coaching and supervised fasting. Village of Radikal Healing in Montgomery County, PA & Radikal Healing Suite Asbury Park, NJ are healing centers that provide opportunities for people to embrace the Radikal Life they were meant to live.
Each of us faces challenges and stressful periods during our lives. It is natural to seek support, validation and guidance to navigate through these difficult times. Finding a therapist should not be an added source of stress. With over fifteen years of experience, I can help you to strengthen your coping skills, improve relationships and reach personal goals in a non-judgmental and compassionate setting.
Each of us faces challenges and stressful periods during our lives. It is natural to seek support, validation and guidance to navigate through these difficult times. Finding a therapist should not be an added source of stress. With over fifteen years of experience, I can help you to strengthen your coping skills, improve relationships and reach personal goals in a non-judgmental and compassionate setting.
Aubrey B. Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Not accepting new clients
Are you trying to find balance in life? Have recent stressors made you feel hopeless or anxious? Have traumatic experiences caused your nervous system to become disregulated? Do you feel like you need expert guidance to manage it all? Aubrey B. Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Aubrey has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and families with a wide variety of presenting issues. Aubrey also has certifications in various trauma and treatment modalities including; DBT, EMDR, Polyvagal, Internal Family Systems, EFT, and other somatic therapies.
Are you trying to find balance in life? Have recent stressors made you feel hopeless or anxious? Have traumatic experiences caused your nervous system to become disregulated? Do you feel like you need expert guidance to manage it all? Aubrey B. Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Aubrey has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and families with a wide variety of presenting issues. Aubrey also has certifications in various trauma and treatment modalities including; DBT, EMDR, Polyvagal, Internal Family Systems, EFT, and other somatic therapies.
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It can be difficult navigating the many challenges life throws at you, and it is easy to get stuck in a negative cycle of thinking, feeling and behaving. It is my goal to build a safe space through our trusted relationship, so that you are able to gain better awareness of areas that are keeping you stuck. I believe that together we can move towards creating a life that is not necessarily free from suffering but one that is empowering so that whatever challenge comes your way you have the effective tools and the skills to get through life’s hurdles and come out stronger.
It can be difficult navigating the many challenges life throws at you, and it is easy to get stuck in a negative cycle of thinking, feeling and behaving. It is my goal to build a safe space through our trusted relationship, so that you are able to gain better awareness of areas that are keeping you stuck. I believe that together we can move towards creating a life that is not necessarily free from suffering but one that is empowering so that whatever challenge comes your way you have the effective tools and the skills to get through life’s hurdles and come out stronger.
Jessica has a decade of experience in the field of psychotherapy. Her journey in the world of counseling has taken her through various settings, from schools and residential programs to providing in-home services and outpatient care. This diverse background has enriched her ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life. Providing culturally sensitive services to the clients she serves is of paramount importance to her. She is a biracial woman (although she appears white) and intentionally creates a space in therapy for clients to process their racial experience and issues related to their racial identity.
Jessica has a decade of experience in the field of psychotherapy. Her journey in the world of counseling has taken her through various settings, from schools and residential programs to providing in-home services and outpatient care. This diverse background has enriched her ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life. Providing culturally sensitive services to the clients she serves is of paramount importance to her. She is a biracial woman (although she appears white) and intentionally creates a space in therapy for clients to process their racial experience and issues related to their racial identity.
David Joseph Beneduci
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712
My counseling style is multi-modal with emphasis on Cognitive/Behavioral, Motivation Enhancement (Motivational Interviewing), Humanistic, and Brief Solution focused therapy. I h experience working with children, adolescents, and families focusing on family crisis, conflict, and relationship issues. I also have experience ( 6 yrs) of providing EAP services for Employee Assistance Programs providing solutions focused interventions for EAP clients. I provide crisis intervention counseling and self harm prevention. My approach is solution focused with an self-insight approach to problem solving. One of my main focuses is improvong motivation in clients and the use of problem solving techniques to produce positive behavioral change in clients.
My counseling style is multi-modal with emphasis on Cognitive/Behavioral, Motivation Enhancement (Motivational Interviewing), Humanistic, and Brief Solution focused therapy. I h experience working with children, adolescents, and families focusing on family crisis, conflict, and relationship issues. I also have experience ( 6 yrs) of providing EAP services for Employee Assistance Programs providing solutions focused interventions for EAP clients. I provide crisis intervention counseling and self harm prevention. My approach is solution focused with an self-insight approach to problem solving. One of my main focuses is improvong motivation in clients and the use of problem solving techniques to produce positive behavioral change in clients.
Francesca Scirocco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, PhD Can
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Most of the folx I work with identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or double (+) minority, but everyone is welcome! You and I will work as a team to identify your authentic needs and see what works for you! I take a cultural, eclectic approach of holistic and evidenced based practices to help you heal and grow through your life experiences and trauma.
Most of the folx I work with identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or double (+) minority, but everyone is welcome! You and I will work as a team to identify your authentic needs and see what works for you! I take a cultural, eclectic approach of holistic and evidenced based practices to help you heal and grow through your life experiences and trauma.
Susan Estomin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we all need help recognizing and understanding what life is trying to tell us. We are faced with challenges, crises and conflicts. Working through these issues, though incredibly difficult, help us to grow, become stronger and more self-confident. With respect and compassion, together we can explore the complex issues that are creating pain in your life and keeping you from being the "real" you. Often we don’t recognize our individual issues until they begin to impact our relationships; our spouses, our partners, our friends, and even our children.
Sometimes we all need help recognizing and understanding what life is trying to tell us. We are faced with challenges, crises and conflicts. Working through these issues, though incredibly difficult, help us to grow, become stronger and more self-confident. With respect and compassion, together we can explore the complex issues that are creating pain in your life and keeping you from being the "real" you. Often we don’t recognize our individual issues until they begin to impact our relationships; our spouses, our partners, our friends, and even our children.
Chelsey Soltis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Are you navigating challenges associated with gender identity, sexuality, or relationships and looking for somebody to talk to who understands? Or maybe you are coming to therapy for help with other challenges and would feel more comfortable with a therapist who is part of the LGBTQ+ community. Either way, I am here to provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space, where you feel safe to discuss and explore the things that are most important to you. It is often difficult to recognize the behaviors or thought patterns keeping us stuck.
Are you navigating challenges associated with gender identity, sexuality, or relationships and looking for somebody to talk to who understands? Or maybe you are coming to therapy for help with other challenges and would feel more comfortable with a therapist who is part of the LGBTQ+ community. Either way, I am here to provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space, where you feel safe to discuss and explore the things that are most important to you. It is often difficult to recognize the behaviors or thought patterns keeping us stuck.
Mary Jean Padalino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CNS
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
How long have you been wanting help? There's nothing better than waking up happy every day, in a life full of precious moments & meaningful relationships. We both know that it’s not always like that, not everybody has that kind of life. Maybe you don’t have that kind of life now, but you want to. You’ve probably noticed that you have some patterns that you keep repeating, no matter how hard you try not to, you may have relationship trouble, trauma, disordered eating. Together we’ll look at the negative patterns & beliefs keeping you stuck. Life can be messy, it can be really hard but you do not have to do it alone. I can help.
How long have you been wanting help? There's nothing better than waking up happy every day, in a life full of precious moments & meaningful relationships. We both know that it’s not always like that, not everybody has that kind of life. Maybe you don’t have that kind of life now, but you want to. You’ve probably noticed that you have some patterns that you keep repeating, no matter how hard you try not to, you may have relationship trouble, trauma, disordered eating. Together we’ll look at the negative patterns & beliefs keeping you stuck. Life can be messy, it can be really hard but you do not have to do it alone. I can help.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I bring over a decade of experience in mindfulness practices and the corporate world to my work as a therapist. My approach is holistic, client-centered, and rooted in viewing individuals within the rich context of their relationships, families, and broader social networks. I also integrate my experience as an equine-assisted therapist, where I have seen firsthand the powerful healing that comes from deep connection, trust, and non-verbal communication—elements that play a crucial role in my work with both individuals and couples.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I bring over a decade of experience in mindfulness practices and the corporate world to my work as a therapist. My approach is holistic, client-centered, and rooted in viewing individuals within the rich context of their relationships, families, and broader social networks. I also integrate my experience as an equine-assisted therapist, where I have seen firsthand the powerful healing that comes from deep connection, trust, and non-verbal communication—elements that play a crucial role in my work with both individuals and couples.
Donna Coulter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
My treatment approach is to partner with my clients in setting goals for therapy and to collaborate with them to achieve those goals. Together we will explore the challenges that may be holding you back and blocking your progress toward leading a happier, more fulfilled life. While working together, we will explore the effects of thoughts, beliefs, physical health, past experience, and the environment on a person’s mental well-being. I use the most recent researched methods and draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavior, person-centered, trauma focused, solution-focused, and strengths-based methods.
My treatment approach is to partner with my clients in setting goals for therapy and to collaborate with them to achieve those goals. Together we will explore the challenges that may be holding you back and blocking your progress toward leading a happier, more fulfilled life. While working together, we will explore the effects of thoughts, beliefs, physical health, past experience, and the environment on a person’s mental well-being. I use the most recent researched methods and draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavior, person-centered, trauma focused, solution-focused, and strengths-based methods.
Feeling overwhelmed and blindsided by pregnancy and parenthood? Struggling to adjust to sudden life changes, expected or unexpected? Is anxiety getting in the way of your daily functioning? Whether you are navigating a particular life event, like becoming a parent or starting college, or seeking support for ongoing challenges, together we can work towards building the skills and insights needed to weather the changes. I aim to create a warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, valued, and supported. Feeling bad does not have to be your normal.
Feeling overwhelmed and blindsided by pregnancy and parenthood? Struggling to adjust to sudden life changes, expected or unexpected? Is anxiety getting in the way of your daily functioning? Whether you are navigating a particular life event, like becoming a parent or starting college, or seeking support for ongoing challenges, together we can work towards building the skills and insights needed to weather the changes. I aim to create a warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, valued, and supported. Feeling bad does not have to be your normal.
Harvey D. Cottrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a profession whose mainspring is love. Nearly everyone who visits a therapist has a love disorder, and each has a story to tell of love lost or denied, love twisted or betrayed, love perverted or shackled to violence. I use holism to help the patient reconnect, remember and reimagine. Much of what causes us distress comes from a lack of integration with our biological, psychological, social, and spiritual selves. I am excited about partnering with you in your journey of finding wholeness.
Psychotherapy is a profession whose mainspring is love. Nearly everyone who visits a therapist has a love disorder, and each has a story to tell of love lost or denied, love twisted or betrayed, love perverted or shackled to violence. I use holism to help the patient reconnect, remember and reimagine. Much of what causes us distress comes from a lack of integration with our biological, psychological, social, and spiritual selves. I am excited about partnering with you in your journey of finding wholeness.
Kristy Mathews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
We must first accept where, what, and who we are in the present moment before seeking to change ourselves or our situation. In therapy, you'll learn how to access your inner wisdom and regain a sense of control over your thoughts and emotions. Our society is filled with contradicting messages that infiltrate our thoughts and alter our beliefs, goals, and behaviors. On a daily basis, we’re expected to stay connected, but limit screen time; be conscious of what you put in your body, but don’t restrict; be a leader, but don’t be bossy; do your best, but don’t be a perfectionist; be expressive, but not dramatic.
We must first accept where, what, and who we are in the present moment before seeking to change ourselves or our situation. In therapy, you'll learn how to access your inner wisdom and regain a sense of control over your thoughts and emotions. Our society is filled with contradicting messages that infiltrate our thoughts and alter our beliefs, goals, and behaviors. On a daily basis, we’re expected to stay connected, but limit screen time; be conscious of what you put in your body, but don’t restrict; be a leader, but don’t be bossy; do your best, but don’t be a perfectionist; be expressive, but not dramatic.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.