In Person Therapists in Pennington, NJ

Painful relationship issues and lifestyle struggles can interfere with all aspects of life. Distress, Depression, anxiety, marital conflict or alienation, job stress, losses and health problems impact the quality of home life, career functioning, physical and mental health. Effective psychotherapy can help you face these challenges and empower you to improve your life. With training and expertise in a variety of therapeutic techniques, I use a comprehensive, practical approach attuned to your needs and goals. I have many years experience helping couples, individuals and families connect with themselves and each other. Identifying, understanding and clearly communicating our true needs, we can break destructive negative patterns.

Worried moms & frazzled dads, look no further! Maybe your child is anxious, sad, angry, or acting out. You've tried empathy, rewards, punishments, extra attention, special privileges. You've read books, consulted parenting blogs, & asked other parents for advice. Whatever you try, it may even work for a few days but then all the old problems come right back. Maybe your boy wants to dress like a girl and it's freaking you out. Maybe your teen declares "I'm queer"--what does that even mean? Let's add the stress of the pandemic and you're exhausted, frustrated, and worried about your child's future.

Finally deciding to seek out therapy can feel overwhelming and at times, even increase uncomfortable feelings. Finding the "right fit" with a therapist means taking emotional risks to get the support you deserve. I work to help women regain or perhaps discover for the first time, a sense of inner peace. My practice incorporates holistic, somatic & integrative approaches addressing a wide range of mental health challenges with a focus on trauma recovery. I believe "theory" is invaluable, however, experience and research shows that successful therapy is closely connected to the relationship that develops between therapist and client.

Do you feel confused in your current situation, have unhealthy patterns of behavior, or troubled relationships? The first step of successful therapy begins with a genuine, respectful and empathetic connection between therapist and client. I am warm and personable, and strive to create a safe, supportive environment with each person. We will work together to create an individualized treatment plan in order to help you acquire healthier coping skills, develop increased self-awareness, and improve your overall mental health and well-being.

Calling upon my 20+ year experience as a training and development executive combined with my degree in counseling, I provide a unique perspective and approach to counseling. My specialty is a solution-based, action-oriented model. I counsel individuals, couples & families who are facing significant life transitions, including career/job, relationship/marriage, health/wellness, or specific goal-seeking issues. I partner with my clients to address their impediments to change. By crafting a strategy to achieve personal and professional goals, including identifying the psychological barriers to achieving them, I help turn these goals into reality.

I specialize in empowering individuals who are trapped in people pleasing behaviors to break free from self doubt and overthinking, fostering self confidence and assertiveness for a more authentic and fulfilling life. I help clients connect deeply with their core values, guiding them through a journey of self discovery and alignment.

Growing up isn't easy. In my practice, I focus on teenagers and young adults who need support as they navigate life's stressors. I provide coping skills for young people struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood swings, major life changes, disruptive behavior, grief, and many other issues. In therapy, you will feel heard, understood, and important.

I should be credentialed with Medicare in 60 days! I provide my clients with superbills for out-of-network insurance. Have anxiety and fear taken control of your life? Are they keeping you from pursuing the future you always hoped for? For over 15 years, I have helped adolescents and adults manage their fears and overcome their anxiety. I have extensive training and experience and use the most up-to-date, evidence-based techniques to teach you the most effective ways of handling and overcoming your anxiety. I can help you calm those anxious feelings. You can feel more relaxed and in control and start living the life you deserve.

At some point in everyone's life, most people will experience a sense of overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress. Each person deserves a safe, and non judgmental place to share these experiences, learn how to cope with them, and feel empowered and supported enough to make a change. I pride myself on creating a nurturing and welcoming environment for all of my clients to feel supported in their efforts.

I am a certified psychoanalyst and licensed psychologist working with adults, adolescents, and children in English, Spanish, and Portuguese in downtown Princeton, NJ. I am also working towards licensure in New York State and see patients in Brooklyn, NY.

"It is the quality of our relationships that will determine the quality of our lives." -Esther Perel. Why is it that our most important relationships can feel the most challenging and combative? Silly squabbles that lead to distance and instability can cause us to feel lonelier next to our partner than when we’re alone. We feel caught in a loop of endless drama unable to escape the gridlock.

Marcia treats individuals of all ages, with a special focus on teens and young adults who are adjusting to life transitions and experiencing heightened anxiety, depression and elevated mood symptoms. Marcia has a master's degree in theology and social work, which lends to her therapeutic approach of treating clients from an emotional and spiritual perspective. Her counseling approach is supportive, as clients explore their needs without judgement or advice. “In Solidarity” implies being with clients during their time of need.

Hi there! Each of us navigates life uniquely, and you possess the greatest expertise in your own journey. I believe in the power of a client-centered approach, where together, we will explore your strengths, values, and aspirations. I bring a holistic and integrated approach to supporting individuals toward healing and growth. As an LCADC, I am also committed to providing empathetic, evidence-based care to support the families of those affected by addiction to achieve lasting positive change. Building an authentic relationship based on trust, respect, and confidentiality is paramount in my practice.

I believe that you have the power and opportunity to change your life through therapy. My specialty entails working with teens, young, and middle age adults who experience difficult and challenging relationships, with family, friends, colleagues, and intimate partners. Working with clients who desire healthy relationships but feel precluded from having them, as well as individuals who experience communication and trust difficulties is something I enjoy. My clients and I collaborate in the exploration of challenging relationships and the related symptoms, with a goal of seeking out solutions to personal hurdles.

One size never fits all. Using a collaborative approach, I work to help clients identify goals and areas for change. Building on your unique strengths and resilience, we will work to integrate and enhance skills needed to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship and sexual issues. My goal is to help clients explore past interpersonal patterns and relational dynamics in a safe therapeutic setting, in order to create more positive and fulfilling experiences for the future. Additionally, I use psycho-education to deepen an understanding of healthy communication skills, boundary management, emotion regulation and increased distress tolerance.

I help individuals to find timely relief from current challenges in their lives while also working to free themselves from old, destructive patterns of thinking and doing.

Are you feeling stuck in a difficult circumstance or a relational conflict? Do you find yourself limited by fear, anxiety, lack of motivation or clarity? Are you discerning whether or not to stay in a current relationship? This can be a painful space. I believe we all have access to deep, still waters within us that can guide and direct us to deeper peace and clarity. Sometimes, we struggle to access that "knowing part" of us. I have 20 years of helping guide men, women, couples, adolescents and families gain skills and find deeper, more peaceful waters in seasons of grief, anxiety, depression, divorce & couple's conflict.

Maybe you have anxiety, experienced trauma, or diagnosed with ADHD and you're looking to heal those parts. Perhaps you’re struggling with your partner, friends, boss, or parents and you’re looking to understand those relationships deeper. It can feel overwhelming and isolating working on healing from negative experiences, I get it. We may oftentimes find ourselves feeling stuck and unsure of where to go to next. I want to help you overcome that. Changing is not necessarily the answer, but rather growing into the version of you that you want to see.

It can be exhausting as a parent seeing your child suffering and feeling like you just don’t know what to do or say. Many families reach out for support after struggling alone through weeks or months where every day feels like a constant uphill battle. Reaching out to a therapist is not easy. Regardless of the reason, calling a stranger to ask for help can feel intimidating. I would like to take a moment to reassure you that this first step is often the hardest, but it does get easier. I offer a safe non-judgmental space to talk about the difficulties you and your child have been experiencing and begin taking steps forward together.