Therapists in Oradell, NJ

Have you lost a loved one to suicide and are now having difficulty finding anyone who understands what you are going through? Suicide loss survivors often feel significant guilt and responsibility for the suicide. They can also feel abandoned and betrayed by the deceased. Well-meaning friends, family members, and therapists may try their best to help but often exacerbate the pain and confusion the survivor is feeling. Imagine feeling understood by someone who has been there and can guide you along the path of recovering from the suicide of your loved one. I would like to be that person for you.

Let’s be honest, life can be pretty hard sometimes. We are faced with so many challenges, struggles, and not so good surprises. And sometimes we need some help navigating through these times. I have experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, both general and social, depression, panic disorder, and life transitions. I provide a warm, confidential environment and always make counseling enjoyable for each client. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you achieve your goals in counseling and have a better quality of life.

All of us face challenging moments in our lives that create a sense of urgency for change or a need for extra support. With over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and alternative healthcare, both as a practitioner and an educator, my practice is grounded in empathy, intuition, and building a strong therapeutic alliance.

Are you feeling down most of the time? Do you constantly worry about your future? Do you have problems relating to others? If some of these questions speak to you, you may want to talk to a trained therapist, who can help you to sort out the things in your life and help you to regain the lost time you spent alone. Some of the feelings you may have are quite normal. However, it becomes a problem when such emotions and feelings impede the daily functioning of your life, such as inability to work, difficulties with family relationships and friendships.

Are you facing obstacles in your relationships, work, and/or education? These obstacles may be, feeling stuck; general unhappiness; sadness; high anxiety; anger; low motivation; confusion; and difficulty adjusting after a disappointment, failure, or loss. You do not have to hit bottom for the change to begin. You have taken the first step by looking for help. I am a licensed therapist who uses the most effective methods available for improving your mood, reducing your stress or improving your relationships. I help you find solutions to a wide range of life challenges.

I recognize that people often have many different types of trauma in their lives. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and may be interpreted differently by each individual. Traumatic issues can range from bullying, loss of friendship, transitions of all types, to devastating life events. I have provided care to adolescents and adults suffering from emotional disturbances, as a result of trauma and loss. Subsequently these disturbances will interfere with school, work, and relationships and may ultimately prevent one from living a fulfilling life.

The foundation of my work is based on empathy and open communication. For over 15 years, I've worked closely with families in crisis and in need of immediate intervention. I specialize in assisting children, adolescents, and adults with Anxiety, Depression, Selective Mutism, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Autism. Additionally, I also have experience in assisting victims of violence.

Are you looking for a different way to respond to situations in your life? Although we know that "HOW" we respond is critical...we often feel we have little control over our response. We can lose sight of our better judgment, our strengths, and miss opportunities to either make the situation better or our response better. In our efforts to get rid of our problems or shoo them away, they are on our minds even more...making us feel overwhelmed and helpless. Considering or imagining other ways, of responding or looking at situations, is a matter of training the mind.

Even when we know that it is time to make a change, fear has a way of trying to hold us back. It’s courage that pushes us beyond that fear, to the place we deserve to be. Challenges related to work, school, family, and health can be overwhelming. If not addressed, these issues begin to spill over into the parts of our lives that were previously well. The good news is that there are positive ways to navigate life’s tests, and I am happy to help explore these paths with you. I work with people making small tweaks and huge overhauls to their lives. To me the size of change is a matter of perspective.

My practice is open to kids (ages 9+), adolescents, adults, and couples with a range of psychological challenges including: depression, anxiety, alcohol & other drug addiction, marital/relationship problems, adjustment stressors, anger management, sports/peak performance, and career development. Clients who enjoy an approachable, interactive, and collaborative relationship benefit from working with me. I have extensive experience working with high school and college students. My approach is grounded in positive psychology and CBT, and the role of fitness & nutrition in optimal psychological health!

I am a licensed psychologist in NJ and NY and I have been working as a clinical psychologist for 13 years to improve my patients' quality of life, strengthen their relationships, and develop self awareness, emotional stability, and a positive sense of self. I welcome individuals, couples, and families, as well as young adults and adults. My patients often come to me seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and depression; I help them to develop better coping skills, mindfulness, and improved adjustment and communication skills. At times in life, many of us will require guidance in various areas to navigate interpersonal challenges:

When faced with life's challenges, sometimes we need help. Problems concerning marriage, family, and work can be emotionally draining, but with guidance, we have the resilience to work through these challenges. My practice focuses on trouble-shooting hardships; whether these hardships are personal, between partners, or within a family, the goal of our meetings is healthy functioning in the face of difficult situations. Emotional freedom is found as people increase their self-confidence. As clients progress through treatment, they often realize an improved "self" in addition to relief in the area they intended to "fix". This improved "self" enhances all areas of their lives.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Help is available for other types of mood, anxiety, and related disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized disorder, and specific phobia. 한국어를 사용하시는 분들께는 한국어로 테라피서비스를 제공하고 있습니다. I am also an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Department of Psychiatry), where I conduct clinical research on sleep and cognitive impairment.

If you have wondered how to access your inate intuition and spirituality to clarify your life's direction, to enhance your good judgement, and to learn life enriching techniques, then our work together can provide a personalized pathway. We can examine behaviors and life patterns, learn to redirect thoughts and actions, and improve life choices, while releasing negative, recurring thoughts. Sadness, loss, and depression as well as grief, trauma, and anxiety can be addressed in a supportive and private environment. Sessions are designed to meet your individual and unique needs..

For me, being a therapist means being a collaborative partner with clients. My primary goal is to establish genuine relationships with others in order to undo aloneness and create safety. I aim to join people as they explore, navigate, and make meaning of the challenges and joys that they experience. Throughout this journey, I support them in discovering their most authentic selves by facilitating connection to their core emotions. I enjoy working with clients across the lifespan, and connect well with those who are feeling stuck in symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/familial conflict, and identity formation.

As a Licensed Professional and Creative Arts Therapist, I utilize various modalities within a somatic approach. These include guided visualization alongside bilateral drawing techniques for trauma incorporating the polyvagal theory and parts to whole relationships. Restoring the body, mind, and spirit aid's in increasing one's self-esteem, resolving conflict, healing trauma, grief and loss, and addressing underlying layers causing stress, illness, and psychological ailments. I'm passionate about supporting clients through life's challenges with intuition, empathy, and skillful understanding weaving old narratives to greater health.

I am a clinical psychologist who primarily uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work with clients of all ages-- I completed my doctoral training with a specialty in working with children and families, but I enjoy working with adults equally. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a supervisor, Assistant Clinic Director, and Coordinator of the DBT Program at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS). There I have been involved in training doctoral students in clinical psychology for the last 11 years.

The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. This happens through partnering together within a caring and empathic environment. We will then fully explore your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns that may not be serving you well. This results in new ways of thinking, feeling and being. We will work towards illuminating your understanding of what you truly want to create for your life.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with ADHD, behavioral problems, anger and frustration issues, OCD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders. However, I am comfortable working with clients with a variety of presenting problems; whether it be relationship, school/work, or health problems. I work with children, teenagers, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I use an individualized approach with each and every client.