Female Therapists in Peapack, NJ

I believe most people are innately resilient, and only need a fresh perspective to help them to restore balance to their lives. I begin by getting to know my client's unique life experience, beliefs, concerns, and behaviors. We then work together to identify, challenge and discard self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, and help them choose more constructive beliefs and behaviors that produce positive life outcomes.

Brooke Hanlon (Haggerty) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Bachelors in Psychology from Wake Forest University and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University. Brooke provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for kids, teens, families, and adults to work collaboratively in addressing goals. She offers a relational and strengths-based approach using empathy and humor, while giving feedback and challenging ways of thinking and/or patterns behavior as appropriate.

Individuals, families and couples often reach out to me during moments in their lives in which there is a strong need to feel seen, heard and understood. For individuals across the lifespan and coping with varied life experiences, I offer an authentic and engaged approach to therapy that creates a trusting environment for exploration of issues related to coping with major life transitions and changes (divorce, job changes, loss of a relationship), grief and loss, emotion regulation, coping with traumatic loss and complex trauma, aging, parenting and caregiving, relationship struggles, depression and anxiety.

Dina is a solution-focused therapist who uses the strengths perspective, the harm reduction approach and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in meeting and maintaining their goals. Dina earned an MSW graduate degree in clinical social work from New York University (NYU), has a doctorate degree in psychology and has experience in behavioral health settings such as inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. Dina has been on the American Red Cross Mental Health Disaster Relief Team since 2009. Dina provides an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental.

Education and Experience I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The City University of New York and my Master's Degree in Counseling from Rider University. I received my Post Master's Licensed Associate Counselor Certification from Kean University. I am a NJ State Certified School Counselor, a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. In addition, I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parent and Classroom Educator. For the last 15 years, I have worked as a school counselor. Prior to becoming a school counselor, I worked in the financial services industry.

I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Centenary University and my Master’s degree in Teaching Special Education from New Jersey City University and my Bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College.

Experience and Educational Background: I received my Masters of the Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Prior to that, I received my Bachelors of the Arts in both Psychology and Sociology from Drew University. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey. During my graduate internship, I worked for New Jersey AIDS Services in Morristown, New Jersey counseling clients who were HIV positive and homeless, while also suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues.

Looking to make changes in your life or need some guidance in working through life's challenges? I specialize in treating adolescents and adults who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior, sexual trauma, domestic violence, family conflict, relationship issues and career changes. I also work with young adults, women and children who have been impacted by trauma and help support women in their recovery from betrayal and abusive relationships. In addition, I work with young adults needing support in their transition into adulthood.

People usually come to me wanting and needing change relatively quickly for their issues related to drugs and alcohol, eating, or as concerned family members. People often feel some shame, or a lot of it, around their problems. I have had success in orienting people to these problems and motivating them to find their way to hope, happiness, and a "recovered" life. Raising a person's true self-confidence is usually a part of the treatment. No two people are exactly alike so I adapt to the counseling needs of my clients. These are treatable issues, so seek help! See below on my cost-effective group on food and body image issues.

Do you long for the love and connection you use to feel with your partner or spouse? Do you feel frustrated, powerless or stuck in repeated arguments? Do you have difficulty communicating with each other, managing conflict or problem solving? Your issues may include lack of trust, infidelity, intimacy, life transitions,addiction, or parenting. You want to see positive change in your marriage or relationship, but you feel stuck. No matter how big or small your issues are you can't seem to resolve them on your own. I can help you navigate the complexities of your relationship and help you build a stronger more reslient bond.

There's no sugarcoating it-life is tough. But in taking this first, courageous step in seeking help, I believe that you are too. Whether you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or job-or experiencing a difficult life transition- know that your situation does not define you, and that it's possible to not only stand up amidst the storms that rage around you...but to emerge even stronger than before. I know because I've been there, and I'm here to stand with you.

I am really happy you have taken the first step. I know it can be overwhelming to even think about starting the process of finding a therapist for yourself or a family member. Will this therapist understand me? Will she take the time to appreciate the unique challenges in my life? And above all, will she be able to help me get to a better place in my life?

Life is Right Now. If you make one great decision about your life today, and that decision causes a 1% positive impact on your life, that impact gets compounded day after day. Working with the right therapist can create positive changes in your life way beyond anything you can imagine. For 20 years I've been helping people build extraordinary lives, rich with success and achievement, heartfelt personal relationships, renewed physical vitality, and a deep sense of fulfillment. After earning a Doctorate in Psychology, I went on to study coaching at Harvard University and became certified by the NBCC.

We all want to be genuinely seen, heard and understood. Whether the pain stems from the past, major life changes or simply feeling lost, therapy is a safe place to express your feelings without the fear of judgement. It is an amazing way to partner up and connect with someone who will support you. In these difficult times, it is important to find someone who can hold space for you to help untangle the web of confusion that may exist within. I aim to create a safe, warm and therapeutic atmosphere. You will be met with someone with a genuine desire to understand and who strongly believes that there is always hope.