Psychodynamic Therapists in Passaic, NJ

We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.

Feeling Stuck? Scared? Anxious? Not sure what to do anymore? Horrible thoughts, feelings, and experiences keeping you from being happy and feeling good? You are not alone. I can help you work through the difficult parts and allow you to be the person you want to be. I use a warm and collaborative approach to help my clients heal from their pain. As an experienced trauma specialist I create a safe environment in which I help individuals and families work through their unique life circumstances. I am trained and experienced in EMDR, DBT and psychodynamic therapy. Call me for a free consultation.

I invite you to share a therapeutic experience with me to explore and uncover your true essence, manage your emotional pain, and work to shift your internal view of yourself to a positive awareness of who you genuinely are. In NY/NJ, I work well with issues such as: anxiety; depression; trauma; self esteem; single parents; familial and other relationships.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have the training and experience to help you lead a more fulfilling and less challenging life. I believe that positive and lasting change can occur within the safety of the therapeutic environment. My immediate goal is to provide symptom relief and subsequently address any underlying causes and issues. My goal is to help you feel better and to be able to maintain those feelings long-term.

I offer evidence-based psychotherapy for people navigating relationship challenges, self-harm, thoughts of suicide, and issues with their sense of self, self-esteem, or personality. I also specialize in borderline personality disorder (BPD). I often work with individuals who have felt misunderstood by others in their life or who have struggled to find ways to communicate their needs or feelings in healthy ways to those close to them. If you have had this experience, perhaps I can help.

When you are overwhelmed with emotions like doubt, anxiety or even emptiness, it may feel as though you are drowning in an ocean of despair. You’ve probably told the closest people in your life about what you’re experiencing, but you fear being a burden to someone else and you can’t seem to shut off the negative thoughts that continue to invade your brain. The worry and loss of control you feel may manifest into an eating disorder, OCD, and various anxiety disorders in order to temporarily relieve pain. That's when a mental health professional can help!

An experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who treats each of her clients with care and compassion. Diana's proven track record of treating diverse populations such as children, adolescents, adults, couples and groups allows her to effectively utilize methods such as CBT, mindfulness, meditation, psychotherapy, expressive arts, play therapy and EMDR Therapy. Graduating with a Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, Diana obtained a special certificate in Aging.

Do you struggle with anxiety or depression which keeps you from experiencing joy in your life? Or do you feel alone and cannot figure out how to navigate effectively through life’s ups and downs? Most of us can live more expansive, less fearful lives. I have over 30 years of experience working with people struggling to find their voice, along with becoming more comfortable using it as a vehicle to express who they are and what they truly want.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.

Each person, with their life circumstances, is completely unique. I believe that change happens in an atmosphere of acceptance, compassion and care, and that hinges on the relationship between therapist and client. My own inner work impacts my life and the lives of my clients. I bring a sense of humility and perceptiveness to this relationship. When working with clients who are overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, I strive to draw my clients out through building a vessel which can contain the intensity of their emotions. Then they can hold their feelings, rather than drowning in them.

We all would like to make choices that lead to a fulfilling and rewarding life. Too often, those choices seem out of reach and one feels stuck in an unyielding reality that one cannot control or change. There are tools that you can employ to take control of your life, redirecting thoughts, regulating emotions, and changing your behavior in a more productive way. Accompanied with self-discovery and insight, you can experience life in a different way and choose to live a happier and more satisfying life. Personal change empowers you to discover new opportunities for self-growth and expand your ability to live life to its fullest.

Welcome! I am an experienced licensed Clinical social worker in both NJ and NY and a Rutgers University graduate. In my practice, we address issues such as anxiety/stress, sadness , depression, relationship issues, mens' issues , vocational issues, and motivational issues . I am a generalist and take a solution focused approach . I also believe in linking your past to your present, so you can have a solid future.

I have been in private practice for the past twelve years, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders. My nurturing and warm personality makes patients feel immediately comfortable in my office. At the same time it is my highly professional approach which successfully helps individuals and couples learn skills, improving their quality of life and their relationships. I have a subspecialty dealing with women suffering from postpartum depression, helping to guide them and their significant other during their transition to parenthood. Using an eclectic, supportive, therapeutic model I help patients during challenging times, providing them with all the supportive resources possible.

Are you struggling with an important decision, having difficulties in a relationship? Maybe you are the kind of person that finds yourself overwhelmed or lives from crisis to crisis. Do you want to stop the pattern of putting out the personal fires in your life? Maybe you are interested in a more satisfying and successful life? Perhaps your child has school issues, or has difficulty managing his feelings or experiences. Perhaps , knowing what to do as a parent isn't so clear.

Banging your head and heart against the wall? I help people find a sense of peace, effectiveness in relationships and life, purpose and relief from frustration and worry. Any thought, feeling, behavior and issue can be discussed in the privacy of my office, and in the context of a warm, honest, supportive relationship with me. Over the last few decades my clients and I have seen much success and transformation of what seemed hopeless into a satisfying life with deep emotional honesty, clarity and progress.

I have almost 20 years of experience seeing clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, personality disorders, and marital issues. I am also the director of a high school for students with high-functioning autism and/or complex learning disabilities, as well as ADHD. In addition to treating clients with those diagnoses, I also see their close family members who need support and counseling to best interact with and relate to a family member with a mental health struggle, a personality disorder, or a learning disability.

Do you feel overwhelmed at times, with emotions that feel too much to handle? Do you have difficulty maintaining meaningful relationships? Do you struggle with feeling not good enough? Do you or someone you love struggle with addiction?

Tired of trying to figure it all out on your own? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Hope is closer that it might seem! In a warm and supportive setting, I help my clients find relief as they heal unprocessed emotional pain. I work with people through their struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, trauma, or any any other problem they want to discuss in the context of a safe, authentic and accepting environment.

We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!