Spirituality Therapists in Ocean, NJ

Seeking therapy can be a significant and powerful first step in one's journey towards healing and fulfillment. I am an empathetic and compassionate therapist who is committed to building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for clients where they can engage in self-exploration, growth, and healing. I understand and value the importance of genuine human connection and therefore focus on creating relationships with my clients where they feel understood and where they can have the freedom to fully embrace their authenticity.

My expertise is addiction. Through group and individual counseling, I offer you the opportunity to look at your self-destrutive behaviors and bring about a positive change in your life. The specialties listed are those that might relate to substance abuse.

Ideals are encouraging yet present challenges of their own. Unmet expectations often lead to feelings of loneliness, depression & anxiety. Do you care “too much” and feel deeply? Admirable traits, which overspent create dissatisfaction. How to find the balance, is the pinnacle question. Understanding and capitalizing upon experiences strengths & deficits, all the integral parts of us, is not always easy. Each individuals' journey is unique, and integrating all components yields the most authentic and comprehensive self. In therapy expect judgement-free self exploration supported by hope, insight, and skills development.

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 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 have worked with many life situations that have been part of most people's lives: relationship issues, sadness and depression, difficulties in decision making, grief and loss, family dynamics, career changes, disabilities and spiritual paths. My long experience as a therapist has uniquely prepared me to help others in all sorts of life challenges.

I am a dedicated professional committed to helping you achieve emotional well-being and positive self-regard. Each person has a unique set of beliefs and personal experiences. My approach is strengths-based and holistic,and tailored to meet the needs of the individual. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families in my clinical practice. I can work with trauma and crisis- related situations as well as help those manage the day-to-day problems in life.

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.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, or other life stressors? Or is your teen having social or emotional issues at school or home? If so, please give me a call. My top priority is establishing and maintaining a trusting and collaborative relationship with you.

I always take a holistic view when helping my clients. I believe that when a person is struggling with life's challenges, the mind and body are struggling. It is my goal to help each individual person find their way to who they truly are and feel at peace within themselves. I do this by providing a non-judgemental, empathetic, safe space to help you heal and reach the goals you are hoping to accomplish.

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.

Welcome! I work to create a warm, supportive environment that allows you to feel safe to explore your thoughts, feelings and desires. I am a leading holistic health practitioner/therapist in the art of living joyfully and peacefully. I strongly believe that happiness and inner peace are our birthright and can be fully experienced by all beings. I hold as my life's passion a desire to inspire joyful and healthy living including inner peacefulness and creative expression. Together let us find the ways of getting you back in touch with the experience of being alive.

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.

You are feeling “stuck” in life because of anxiety, grief or trauma. You want therapy to be a safe, supportive and deeply healing experience. I can help you “do the work” to really shift your perspective, heal from the past, develop healthy relationships, and feel positive momentum toward your goals. If you are open, insightful, and committed to developing better self-awareness; I will provide the safe, supportive structure you need to heal your emotional pain and move forward in your life. Using Psychodrama (a mind-body therapy) and mindfulness I will help you identify and access your own strengths and resiliency.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the direction of your life? Is your job not emotionally or financially satisfying? Do you find yourself having difficult, short-lived relationships, or worse - none at all? Is depression and/or anxiety wearing you down? It is my experience that our difficulties and problems are primarily determined by reactions to how we think and feel. I can help you understand how your thoughts and feelings prevent you from getting what you want, and then help you find ways of creating more success in the areas you desire to change. I offer a relaxed yet interactive environment in a comfortable, private office.

I like working with people who are struggling. I believe that we all go through hard times; we struggle with life events as well as things that are more internal such as depression or anxiety. I believe that each person has an innate potential to grow but that we often live life on autopilot continuing to do the same things that perpetuate our struggles and pain. Therapy is a chance to slow down and look at these struggles. It is a chance to intentionally explore them and how to deal with them.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION AVAILABLE Therapy can help you change and improve your life. A therapist is an unconditional, non-judgemental listener. I am committed to your goals and want to make therapy comfortable and refreshing. I work with a variety of age groups, including children and adolescents, and conduct individual and family sessions. CERTIFIED CLINICAL ANXIETY TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL (CCATP)

Why struggle when help is available? I hold both a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling as well as a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership. I have 32 years of experience in the field of education and coaching with a special interest in anxiety, social skills, personal development and sports counseling for athletes of all ages. I work with teachers, administrators, students and professionals to help with the post covid mental health challenges of our changing world. I have experience working with men's mental health, teachers, athletes, school administrators, adults, adolescents, anxiety, trauma and addiction.

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.