Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Ocean, NJ
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Envisioned Nature
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
I'm certified and or trained in DBT, CBT, PCT, TIC, Mindfulness and EMDR.
Envisioned Nature is a "Pathway to Healing". I offer virtual therapy. I am committed to providing the gold standard of the highest quality mental health service. I live down the shore, and see people all over New Jersey. I assist in the self-healing process that we all have inside us. I generally work with stress, traumatic stress, and how it impairs our sense of self and other, our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I have been working in the behavioral health and addiction provisions industry since 2012. I am in network with most major insurances. I also accept private pay, and assist with any out of network claims.
I'm certified and or trained in DBT, CBT, PCT, TIC, Mindfulness and EMDR.
Envisioned Nature is a "Pathway to Healing". I offer virtual therapy. I am committed to providing the gold standard of the highest quality mental health service. I live down the shore, and see people all over New Jersey. I assist in the self-healing process that we all have inside us. I generally work with stress, traumatic stress, and how it impairs our sense of self and other, our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I have been working in the behavioral health and addiction provisions industry since 2012. I am in network with most major insurances. I also accept private pay, and assist with any out of network claims.
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Gwyn A Sondike
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is a blend of dialectical behavioral, and therapeutic cognitive skills.
My ideal client believes the following: If you stay the course and you believe in yourself, take it one day at a time. There is going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe we can learn coping skills that will enable us to follow our path and to find a more resilient and fulfilling life.
My therapeutic approach is a blend of dialectical behavioral, and therapeutic cognitive skills.
My ideal client believes the following: If you stay the course and you believe in yourself, take it one day at a time. There is going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe we can learn coping skills that will enable us to follow our path and to find a more resilient and fulfilling life.
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I’m intensively trained in DBT, Brainspotting 1 and 2, and perinatal mental health through PSI.
You’re an empathic, sensitive and creative woman who is finally ready to motivate and find meaning, but stuck in a negative spiral and struggling with emotions. Many creative and empathic women struggle with highly sensitive temperaments and appear typical on the outside but often feel like a hot mess and struggle in their relationships, parenting, careers, health. We can’t get rid of emotions, nor do we want to! It’s what makes us human! Anyone can benefit from learning ways to better regulate or express emotions. Anxiety and emotions can suck, but I can help you cope better.
I’m intensively trained in DBT, Brainspotting 1 and 2, and perinatal mental health through PSI.
You’re an empathic, sensitive and creative woman who is finally ready to motivate and find meaning, but stuck in a negative spiral and struggling with emotions. Many creative and empathic women struggle with highly sensitive temperaments and appear typical on the outside but often feel like a hot mess and struggle in their relationships, parenting, careers, health. We can’t get rid of emotions, nor do we want to! It’s what makes us human! Anyone can benefit from learning ways to better regulate or express emotions. Anxiety and emotions can suck, but I can help you cope better.
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I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and I have a certificate in Adolescent Mental Health.
Do you, your teenager, or an older adult in your family feel anxious or depressed? Are you overwhelmed by life events? Do you find it difficult to get through the day? Do you have chronic health issues? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed and may need someone to listen. I can listen to your problems and teach you skills to help you feel better.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and I have a certificate in Adolescent Mental Health.
Do you, your teenager, or an older adult in your family feel anxious or depressed? Are you overwhelmed by life events? Do you find it difficult to get through the day? Do you have chronic health issues? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed and may need someone to listen. I can listen to your problems and teach you skills to help you feel better.
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David Amar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS CMHC, LPC NCC, MAJED
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712
My extensive CBT, DBT, and SFBT training allows me to tailor evidence-based interventions to your situation.
Are you seeking compassionate and effective counseling support for yourself or a loved one? Imagine a counselor with exceptional communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to understanding your unique needs. Whether you're facing Depression, ADHD, anxiety, anger management, marital issues/couples and family therapy, or grief, I provide a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. In addition, I have vast experience in pastoral care, premarital, couples, and grief counseling, offering a solution-focused approach tailored to your specific challenges. I can be available and accessible to meet your needs now.
My extensive CBT, DBT, and SFBT training allows me to tailor evidence-based interventions to your situation.
Are you seeking compassionate and effective counseling support for yourself or a loved one? Imagine a counselor with exceptional communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to understanding your unique needs. Whether you're facing Depression, ADHD, anxiety, anger management, marital issues/couples and family therapy, or grief, I provide a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. In addition, I have vast experience in pastoral care, premarital, couples, and grief counseling, offering a solution-focused approach tailored to your specific challenges. I can be available and accessible to meet your needs now.
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Geraldine 'gerry' Marie Viggiani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
I know how severely these challenges can impact your life so I utilize evidenced based therapies like DBT, trauma/compassion focused therapies, EMDR and Brainspotting that provide the relief you need.
Simply being a woman can be stressful! Add in trauma with its intrusive thoughts, and intense emotions or anxiety or depression with its worry and regrets, and it feels like your spinning out of control, it's too much. Maybe you just had a baby and you should be happy but you're anything but. No-one gets you and the mommy guilt is agony. Possibly your birth experience was even frightening and you cant stop reliving it. Tackling treatment might feel scary, but know that I "get you". I listen and will be by your side, teaching you the skills to cope so you can live the life you want to live, present and at peace.
I know how severely these challenges can impact your life so I utilize evidenced based therapies like DBT, trauma/compassion focused therapies, EMDR and Brainspotting that provide the relief you need.
Simply being a woman can be stressful! Add in trauma with its intrusive thoughts, and intense emotions or anxiety or depression with its worry and regrets, and it feels like your spinning out of control, it's too much. Maybe you just had a baby and you should be happy but you're anything but. No-one gets you and the mommy guilt is agony. Possibly your birth experience was even frightening and you cant stop reliving it. Tackling treatment might feel scary, but know that I "get you". I listen and will be by your side, teaching you the skills to cope so you can live the life you want to live, present and at peace.
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M. Tracy Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, SAP, CEAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Life on Life's Terms! Learning to laugh at one's self is often a great start while developing the skills to manage the stress, anxiety and struggles of everyday life. In working with a therapist engagement is the most important aspect of the therapeutic relationship.
Life on Life's Terms! Learning to laugh at one's self is often a great start while developing the skills to manage the stress, anxiety and struggles of everyday life. In working with a therapist engagement is the most important aspect of the therapeutic relationship.
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Stephanie Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and alone? Is it hard for you to control those racing thoughts? Do you feel stuck and unmotivated most days? I understand how you feel and you don't have to go through this alone. I provide clients with a supportive and compassionate environment that promotes strength, healing and growth. I specialize in treating adults with a variety of challenges including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress management, low self-esteem, relationship issues and life transitions.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and alone? Is it hard for you to control those racing thoughts? Do you feel stuck and unmotivated most days? I understand how you feel and you don't have to go through this alone. I provide clients with a supportive and compassionate environment that promotes strength, healing and growth. I specialize in treating adults with a variety of challenges including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress management, low self-esteem, relationship issues and life transitions.
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I am a dedicated professional committed to working together to build healthy coping skills and strategies for your increased well-being and life satisfaction. My approach is compassionate and validating while incorporating challenges to provide support and guidance.
I am a dedicated professional committed to working together to build healthy coping skills and strategies for your increased well-being and life satisfaction. My approach is compassionate and validating while incorporating challenges to provide support and guidance.
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Nicolette Ferrante
Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Are you ready to start counseling but, not sure where to begin? Initiating therapy or finding the right provider can be intimidating, confusing, or overwhelming, but it's a step I'm prepared to help you overcome. If you're looking to be heard and understood without judgment, want to gain insight into your feelings, thoughts, patterns, and build a happier more fulfilling life, I'm here to guide you through the process. In our sessions, you can express yourself freely, and connect the dots to build self-understanding. I focus on getting to the root of the problem, going beyond the surface symptoms, to truly heal from the inside out.
Are you ready to start counseling but, not sure where to begin? Initiating therapy or finding the right provider can be intimidating, confusing, or overwhelming, but it's a step I'm prepared to help you overcome. If you're looking to be heard and understood without judgment, want to gain insight into your feelings, thoughts, patterns, and build a happier more fulfilling life, I'm here to guide you through the process. In our sessions, you can express yourself freely, and connect the dots to build self-understanding. I focus on getting to the root of the problem, going beyond the surface symptoms, to truly heal from the inside out.
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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.
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Susan Warner Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712
The relationship between the therapist and client is the most important predictor of a successful experience in counseling. I treat adults, adolescents, and couples who are experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce, relationships, anger, loss and trauma. I engender an environment of trust and support for clients in a safe, therapeutic atmosphere where clients can feel comfortable discussing personal issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and motivational enhancement, as well as protocols for addiction, including smoking cessation.
The relationship between the therapist and client is the most important predictor of a successful experience in counseling. I treat adults, adolescents, and couples who are experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce, relationships, anger, loss and trauma. I engender an environment of trust and support for clients in a safe, therapeutic atmosphere where clients can feel comfortable discussing personal issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and motivational enhancement, as well as protocols for addiction, including smoking cessation.
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BeginWithin was officially co-founded in 2006 in Red Bank, NJ, by Donna Gallagher, MS, RD and Marnie Fegan, Psy.D., to provide a healing environment that was not only professional, but also warm and welcoming. Currently, in addition to Donna and Marnie, our supportive treatment team has grown to include the following specialists: Carly Rosenstein, LPC, Molly Leach, LCSW, Elisa Clark, LCSW, Emily Rice, LPC, Kait Fortunato Greenberg, RD, LD, CEDRD, Leanna Clark, RDN, Grace Engels, RDN, and our wonderful office manager, Jeanne Roberts.
BeginWithin was officially co-founded in 2006 in Red Bank, NJ, by Donna Gallagher, MS, RD and Marnie Fegan, Psy.D., to provide a healing environment that was not only professional, but also warm and welcoming. Currently, in addition to Donna and Marnie, our supportive treatment team has grown to include the following specialists: Carly Rosenstein, LPC, Molly Leach, LCSW, Elisa Clark, LCSW, Emily Rice, LPC, Kait Fortunato Greenberg, RD, LD, CEDRD, Leanna Clark, RDN, Grace Engels, RDN, and our wonderful office manager, Jeanne Roberts.
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Dan Zebrowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
I bring a positive, goal oriented mindset to assisting clients of all ages. Developing a strong counseling relationship, accurately assessing challenges and individualizing treatment plans leads to the desired change and growth of my clients. Witnessing this gives me great career satisfaction. My approach is humanistic and incorporates CBT, positive psychology, as well as other evidence based treatments. For over a decade, my experience in various treatment settings has allowed me to witness first hand which approaches are most effective for positive change. I offer a free phone consultation for those who are interested in counseling. OON Preauthorization info provided.
I bring a positive, goal oriented mindset to assisting clients of all ages. Developing a strong counseling relationship, accurately assessing challenges and individualizing treatment plans leads to the desired change and growth of my clients. Witnessing this gives me great career satisfaction. My approach is humanistic and incorporates CBT, positive psychology, as well as other evidence based treatments. For over a decade, my experience in various treatment settings has allowed me to witness first hand which approaches are most effective for positive change. I offer a free phone consultation for those who are interested in counseling. OON Preauthorization info provided.
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Hi there! I'm Sarah Woodruff. My approach in therapy is to foster and grow a strong therapeutic connection with you, addressing your desired goals and guiding you towards them. I recognize the uniqueness of each person's path and hope to accompany you on your healing journey. During sessions I aim to create a safe space for you to speak as radically and freely as you wish. I'm especially passionate about working with clients on women's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and adjustment to new chapters in life.
Hi there! I'm Sarah Woodruff. My approach in therapy is to foster and grow a strong therapeutic connection with you, addressing your desired goals and guiding you towards them. I recognize the uniqueness of each person's path and hope to accompany you on your healing journey. During sessions I aim to create a safe space for you to speak as radically and freely as you wish. I'm especially passionate about working with clients on women's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and adjustment to new chapters in life.
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Emily Simonelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
Welcome to this next chapter in your life! My name is Emily Simonelli, an LPC at WHC. I am here to walk alongside you through your journey in life. My goal is to help guide you through obstacles by providing support, teaching coping skills that work for you, and helping you to understand the connections between events from your past and who you are today. It can be difficult to be honest and vulnerable with ourselves and I aim to create a shared space that will allow you to do so. My approach as your clinician includes identifying challenges you face and generating achievable goals to help empower you to live the life you envision.
Welcome to this next chapter in your life! My name is Emily Simonelli, an LPC at WHC. I am here to walk alongside you through your journey in life. My goal is to help guide you through obstacles by providing support, teaching coping skills that work for you, and helping you to understand the connections between events from your past and who you are today. It can be difficult to be honest and vulnerable with ourselves and I aim to create a shared space that will allow you to do so. My approach as your clinician includes identifying challenges you face and generating achievable goals to help empower you to live the life you envision.
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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.
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Caterina Carlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
Change, it is something we all have to face at some point in our lives. Change looks different to everyone; postpartum depression as our body changes from bringing a new life into this world, grief after we have lost a loved one that played a crucial role in our life, traumatic events that altered our life’s path, or anxiety that causes us to no longer enjoy the things we used to. Sometimes change is good, and other times it is not so good, but ultimately change is inevitable. Sometimes we need support and guidance to navigate change and therapy is a great place to learn how to navigate and overcome change.
Change, it is something we all have to face at some point in our lives. Change looks different to everyone; postpartum depression as our body changes from bringing a new life into this world, grief after we have lost a loved one that played a crucial role in our life, traumatic events that altered our life’s path, or anxiety that causes us to no longer enjoy the things we used to. Sometimes change is good, and other times it is not so good, but ultimately change is inevitable. Sometimes we need support and guidance to navigate change and therapy is a great place to learn how to navigate and overcome change.
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Rebecca Rappel Zohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712
Are you a high-achiever seeking more calm and stillness? Seeking constant reassurance and validation from others? Are you having difficulty making decisions, fearing you won’t make the 'right' one? Questioning if you're 'good enough?' Putting your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Worrying that everything will crumble if you aren't 'perfect?' If any of these sound like you, creating a more balanced and meaningful life is within reach.
Are you a high-achiever seeking more calm and stillness? Seeking constant reassurance and validation from others? Are you having difficulty making decisions, fearing you won’t make the 'right' one? Questioning if you're 'good enough?' Putting your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Worrying that everything will crumble if you aren't 'perfect?' If any of these sound like you, creating a more balanced and meaningful life is within reach.
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Kristine Lane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712
Not accepting new clients
I incorporate a variety of techniques including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices to help you develop methods to more effectively manage current stressors and relationships.
I understand seeking therapy can be intimidating. With warmth and compassion I create a non-judgmental, supportive environment where you can safely express yourself and feel understood. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed or depressed and unsure of how to make positive changes in life. You do not have to figure it out alone; through our work together you will uncover hidden obstacles and revise self-limiting beliefs, enabling you to create an emotionally healthier present and a better future.
I incorporate a variety of techniques including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices to help you develop methods to more effectively manage current stressors and relationships.
I understand seeking therapy can be intimidating. With warmth and compassion I create a non-judgmental, supportive environment where you can safely express yourself and feel understood. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed or depressed and unsure of how to make positive changes in life. You do not have to figure it out alone; through our work together you will uncover hidden obstacles and revise self-limiting beliefs, enabling you to create an emotionally healthier present and a better future.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.