Substance Use Therapists in Paramus, NJ

Michael is a Trilingual (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) counselor who graduated from Montclair State University with a Masters in Community Mental Health Counseling. Michael comes to Family Psychiatry and Therapy after years of experience treating adults, children, and adolescents in hospital, home, and community settings.

I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in family, couple, group and individual settings for over 25 years. My sub-specialty is with children and adolescents, as I have served as an elementary and middle school Principal, a non-formal Educator, and a teacher in addition to my many years as a Mental Health Clinician. I have led workshops in schools on the topic of bullying.

I work with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, couples in crisis, professional dilemmas, parenting issues and more. I also specialize in coping with pain, fatigue, insomnia, and chronic illness including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and fibromyalgia.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

ARISTA is a private mental health and chemical dependency practice which has been serving Manhattan and Bergen County, New Jersey, for over 25 years. Our health care professionals include licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, and counselors with expertise in marriage, family, adults, teens, children, hypnotherapy and addictions. Arista's warm, highly qualified psychotherapists will ensure that you receive individualized care in a comfortable, confidential setting. Our goal is to match you with a therapist who has achieved success with patients who have problems similar to yours.

We pride ourselves in providing a nurturing, clean and confidential atmosphere for our patients. We treat all ages and stages of development. We have emergency and same-day appointments. Confidentiality and privacy are maintained to the strictest of standards. We have modern electronic medical records and electronic prescribing.

For over 25 years I have been privileged to become closely involved with patients and their challenges. I value my relationship with each patient and couple, and provide a safe, warm environment. My goal is to bring about positive change by alleviating problems and providing relief from symptoms. Extensive training and experience combined with warmth and individualized attention are the ingredients which enable me to help my patients successfully achieve their goals. Since every individual and situation is different, I match the treatment to the patient, and not the patient to the treatment.

I am a depression and anxiety therapist in New Jersey. I am dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses the needs of my patients and aims to create a therapeutic environment that is supportive and comfortable. Furthermore, I am committed to providing the best care possible for each of my patients and strive to create a healing and supportive environment. As a result, many of my patients have referred friends and family members to me, which is an additional testament to my excellence.

I am a dual licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical addiction and drug counselor (LCSW and LCADC) with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in various care level and treatment environments. I strongly believe in the potential of the mind, body and spirit that empower each person to regain a balanced life, healthier relationship with others and the world. I am passionate in encouraging and empowering clients to learn and grow using various approaches meeting the unique needs of each client to resolve their issues.

As a psychotherapist, I am passionate & dedicated to working with individuals who struggle with issues impacting emotional wellness- including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, bipolar disorder, & relationship issues. I have over 15 years experience in treating addiction & trauma. I use a psychodynamic & attachment lens- exploring the relationship you have with yourself & others. Together, we can take a look at what factors make sense & contribute to what you're struggling with. The work to resolve these struggles is an amazing process & truly a gift to give yourself. I am always privileged to be on that journey with you.

I am a certified cognitive therapist, www.academyofct.org, with over 20 years' experience practicing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I am committed to offering my clients state-of-the-art CBT interventions with substantial research support showing their effectiveness, so that I might provide for my clients the most appropriate and effective interventions available. At the same time, I understand the importance of providing a highly supportive environment conducive to helping people work on improving their lives.

The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Waldwick, Morristown, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Middle Schoolers, and Families. Our Intensive DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have a Trauma Program for adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in the field of mental health for 20 years. I received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. I hold a Post-Master’s certificate in Clinical Practice with Adolescents at New York University. I am specialized in the area of substance abuse, holding a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification. I have significant experience in adolescent mental health and family conflict, working with both the adolescent individually and family collectively.

Welcome to the first step on the path toward a more fulfilled you. Your journey may have twists and turns, hills and valleys. The right therapist by your side will help you safely unpack your bags and ease your load. As a seasoned clinician with over 25 years of experience in various settings, I will be your partner. Therapy in my office means less repetition of the story, and more active engagement with techniques that are gentle yet powerful. Drawing on extensive training and practice with EMDR, somatic processing, internal family systems models, and play therapy, I am prepared to guide you or your child along the road.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. I emphasize establishing strong therapeutic relationships founded on trust and safety. My approach integrates person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and EMDR, tailored to each individual's needs. My dedication, insight, and compassion guide clients towards healing and personal growth. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, I empower clients to explore their challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Are you feeling stuck? Does it feel like patterns keep repeating themselves? Are you wondering how to change negative behavior patterns that interfere with achieving your goals? Our work together would identify how past experiences have shaped how you approach life today. In doing this, you can be freed to change the behaviors that prevent you from moving forward. I believe in utilizing people's strengths and competencies to help individuals access those parts of themselves to facilitate healing and empowerment.

I approach you as a client, with the perspective that we will be working together as a "team" to identify what is holding you back from your goals in life. I help you explore all options regarding your issues, and ultimately, YOU will decide what the best path is to take in your life.

In understanding that individuals in pain or having a particular challenge in life may make only one attempt at reaching out for help, I strive to welcome and set at ease every one who contacts me. Most therapy patients are ordinary people that have hit a bump in the road of life and cannot get past it on their own. My commitment, through goal directed therapy, is to help those people return to their optimal level of coping with the sometimes mild, sometimes severe challenges that life brings their way and guide them back to a sense of well being.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in full-time private practice. I have had post-doctoral training in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, and have received certification in medical hypnosis. I work with a diverse patient caseload, dealing with the spectrum of anxiety disorders (panic, generalized anxiety, OCD), as well as depressive disorders, and stress-related conditions, including psychsomatic problems such as back pain. I also work extensively with patients with relationship issues, in both individual and couple therapy settings. I am also available for psychological testing, including intelligence and personality testing. In addition, I provide training in mindfulness and marital communication skills.