Narrative Therapists in Piscataway, NJ
I utilize an eclectic mix of Spirituality, Nature, Narrative, Cognitive, and Contextual approaches to facilitate empowered and enlightened shifts of positive change for my client(s).
I am a diverse Systemic Psychotherapist practicing in New Jersey and New York with a specialty in Marriage & Family Therapy. I will work with you to engage in maximizing functioning in your current relationships and how you interact with the world. Together we will work on you creating the narrative you wish to express more authentically in your personal relationships, work environment and your greater relationship circle(s). I have experience working with clients with a strong focus on life transitions, families in crisis, and those shifting careers and engaged in reinvention.
I utilize an eclectic mix of Spirituality, Nature, Narrative, Cognitive, and Contextual approaches to facilitate empowered and enlightened shifts of positive change for my client(s).
I am a diverse Systemic Psychotherapist practicing in New Jersey and New York with a specialty in Marriage & Family Therapy. I will work with you to engage in maximizing functioning in your current relationships and how you interact with the world. Together we will work on you creating the narrative you wish to express more authentically in your personal relationships, work environment and your greater relationship circle(s). I have experience working with clients with a strong focus on life transitions, families in crisis, and those shifting careers and engaged in reinvention.
Dr. Colleen Georges
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPLC, CPCC
Verified Verified
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Is critical self-talk, regret, or worrying stopping you from achieving your life or career goals & dreams? Are you feeling overextended and overwhelmed by everything you are juggling, yet simultaneously underwhelmed & unfulfilled personally &/or professionally? Are you exhausted from putting others' wants & needs before your own? I’d love to be your co-strategizer, accountability partner, & your external advocate in quieting your Inner Antagonist, amplifying your Inner Advocate, & taking empowered action toward your goals!
Is critical self-talk, regret, or worrying stopping you from achieving your life or career goals & dreams? Are you feeling overextended and overwhelmed by everything you are juggling, yet simultaneously underwhelmed & unfulfilled personally &/or professionally? Are you exhausted from putting others' wants & needs before your own? I’d love to be your co-strategizer, accountability partner, & your external advocate in quieting your Inner Antagonist, amplifying your Inner Advocate, & taking empowered action toward your goals!
I am committed to guiding and supporting clients on their life journey to finding love, joy peace and self acceptance by providing them with tools for a spiritually, emotionally and psychologically and personally well balanced existence.
I am committed to guiding and supporting clients on their life journey to finding love, joy peace and self acceptance by providing them with tools for a spiritually, emotionally and psychologically and personally well balanced existence.
Sara Bickar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Online Only)
10/7/24: Accepting daytime clients. Welcome to Inner Journey Wellness, I'm Sara and I specialize in working with adults who may be experiencing symptoms of stress, lack of motivation, guilt, low self-esteem, negative thought patterns/perfectionistic thinking, inattention and increased anger. These struggles do not need to define us, but can often feel overwhelming and freezing, stopping you from doing things and being the person you want. I am here to help navigate these. Positive change is possible by focusing on understanding these challenges while providing effective strategies and skills using an integrative approach.
10/7/24: Accepting daytime clients. Welcome to Inner Journey Wellness, I'm Sara and I specialize in working with adults who may be experiencing symptoms of stress, lack of motivation, guilt, low self-esteem, negative thought patterns/perfectionistic thinking, inattention and increased anger. These struggles do not need to define us, but can often feel overwhelming and freezing, stopping you from doing things and being the person you want. I am here to help navigate these. Positive change is possible by focusing on understanding these challenges while providing effective strategies and skills using an integrative approach.
I am a cognitive therapist, trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy, with over 30 years of experience in individual and couples' therapy. My focus in therapy is to support you in strengthening self-acceptance, gain insight into your feelings and behaviors, improve your relationships, learn new coping skills, achieve valued life goals, and become your own therapists. Clients that I work with praise not only my knowledge and competence but also my warmth and wisdom.
I am a cognitive therapist, trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy, with over 30 years of experience in individual and couples' therapy. My focus in therapy is to support you in strengthening self-acceptance, gain insight into your feelings and behaviors, improve your relationships, learn new coping skills, achieve valued life goals, and become your own therapists. Clients that I work with praise not only my knowledge and competence but also my warmth and wisdom.
Whether you’re struggling with managing daily life, overcoming trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed, it is my number one goal to create a safe space that will help you feel comfortable and ready to address whatever has been causing you emotional distress. I will assist you learning healthy and positive skills to help you achieve your goals both in your mental health journey, and in life! I have a strengths-based approach that focuses on my client’ strength and resilience in the face of adversity. I also uses CBT, DBT skills, trauma informed care, is solution focused, and person centered.
Whether you’re struggling with managing daily life, overcoming trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed, it is my number one goal to create a safe space that will help you feel comfortable and ready to address whatever has been causing you emotional distress. I will assist you learning healthy and positive skills to help you achieve your goals both in your mental health journey, and in life! I have a strengths-based approach that focuses on my client’ strength and resilience in the face of adversity. I also uses CBT, DBT skills, trauma informed care, is solution focused, and person centered.
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Danielle Bachant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
As a clinician with experience working with varied populations, I believe that while we are all impacted by trauma, we have the ability to change our narrative and break negative cycles that impact wellness.
As a queer therapist, I work through a client-centered, trauma-informed lens to build therapeutic rapport. I believe that prioritizing one's mental health is essential. I strive to empower clients to take up space and view their self-care as a priority, rather than a luxury.
As a clinician with experience working with varied populations, I believe that while we are all impacted by trauma, we have the ability to change our narrative and break negative cycles that impact wellness.
As a queer therapist, I work through a client-centered, trauma-informed lens to build therapeutic rapport. I believe that prioritizing one's mental health is essential. I strive to empower clients to take up space and view their self-care as a priority, rather than a luxury.
Power In Play Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
Psychology is my second career (after working as an author and book editor for several years), and so I am familiar with what it's like to consider major life transitions. I can help if you are feeling stuck or pondering a change in your life. Because I am a writer, I believe in the power of narrative and often incorporate this into therapy, including expressive writing and other creative approaches. I will help you look at your life as your own story and figure out how you can write the next chapter.
Psychology is my second career (after working as an author and book editor for several years), and so I am familiar with what it's like to consider major life transitions. I can help if you are feeling stuck or pondering a change in your life. Because I am a writer, I believe in the power of narrative and often incorporate this into therapy, including expressive writing and other creative approaches. I will help you look at your life as your own story and figure out how you can write the next chapter.
When I think about what life is about, I always come to the same conclusion: relationships. These relationships—whether familial, platonic, romantic, or even with ourselves—cannot help but influence every aspect of our lives. As a therapist, I help clients not only maintain but also strengthen and enforce their relationships; I draw from a systemic lens that utilizes Narrative and Solution-focused approaches.
When I think about what life is about, I always come to the same conclusion: relationships. These relationships—whether familial, platonic, romantic, or even with ourselves—cannot help but influence every aspect of our lives. As a therapist, I help clients not only maintain but also strengthen and enforce their relationships; I draw from a systemic lens that utilizes Narrative and Solution-focused approaches.
Welcome! Are you experiencing anxiety over your career, relationship, family, health, significant life transition or a loss? I provide a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential space to be heard and understood. I will be with you through your journey and assist you in obtaining improvement in your quality of life, by increasing awareness, insight and understanding. Together we can explore challenging problematic patterns of thinking and behaviors and help to write a new and more peaceful chapter in your life's narrative.
Welcome! Are you experiencing anxiety over your career, relationship, family, health, significant life transition or a loss? I provide a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential space to be heard and understood. I will be with you through your journey and assist you in obtaining improvement in your quality of life, by increasing awareness, insight and understanding. Together we can explore challenging problematic patterns of thinking and behaviors and help to write a new and more peaceful chapter in your life's narrative.
Amanda J Frey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
It is my belief that through exploration and collaboration, your life can change for the better. "Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." ~ Shannon L. Alder. I enjoy working closely with people and I am honored when they share their lives with me. I've spent my entire career walking with people through difficult times, mental illness and the challenges associated with parenting today's youth.
It is my belief that through exploration and collaboration, your life can change for the better. "Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." ~ Shannon L. Alder. I enjoy working closely with people and I am honored when they share their lives with me. I've spent my entire career walking with people through difficult times, mental illness and the challenges associated with parenting today's youth.
Kristen Barlics
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
Welcome to our therapeutic journey together! By utilizing my compassionate, authentic self and a range of techniques individual to your unique needs, we will work collaboratively with the intent to reach what you are seeking to get out of therapy; you already have it within you! I have experience working in medical hospitals, community health centers, and in senior living facilities. I have further experience working in conjunction with the courts and within psychiatric inpatient hospitals.
Welcome to our therapeutic journey together! By utilizing my compassionate, authentic self and a range of techniques individual to your unique needs, we will work collaboratively with the intent to reach what you are seeking to get out of therapy; you already have it within you! I have experience working in medical hospitals, community health centers, and in senior living facilities. I have further experience working in conjunction with the courts and within psychiatric inpatient hospitals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your life journey? Navigating life can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. As a psychotherapist, I can offer you expert support and compassion to help you move forward. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, pre-marital and divorce counseling, social issues, building self-esteem, and managing stress. I understand that each person is unique, so I will tailor my approach to meet your needs and goals. During therapy, I will use various eclectic techniques to help you feel safe and supported throughout the process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your life journey? Navigating life can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. As a psychotherapist, I can offer you expert support and compassion to help you move forward. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, pre-marital and divorce counseling, social issues, building self-esteem, and managing stress. I understand that each person is unique, so I will tailor my approach to meet your needs and goals. During therapy, I will use various eclectic techniques to help you feel safe and supported throughout the process.
The quality of relationships is at the heart of my work. Whether you are going through a separation or divorce, loss, doubts about a new love interest, parenting or step-parenting issues, pain of an affair, an upsetting move, or a life-stage transition, I can help you move through and beyond the pain or challenges of your situation. I will listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, help make sense of what you are going through, and share both tears and laughter along the way - no matter what the pain, disappointment, confusion or anger you may experience.
The quality of relationships is at the heart of my work. Whether you are going through a separation or divorce, loss, doubts about a new love interest, parenting or step-parenting issues, pain of an affair, an upsetting move, or a life-stage transition, I can help you move through and beyond the pain or challenges of your situation. I will listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, help make sense of what you are going through, and share both tears and laughter along the way - no matter what the pain, disappointment, confusion or anger you may experience.
Dr. Julee Wickliffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Julee Wickliffe, DSW, LCSW, brings 25 years of experience in the social work field as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist. Her professional journey includes roles at Rutgers University Correctional Healthcare, where she served in the NJ State Prison System and NJ State Parole System. Alongside, she has maintained a private practice, contributed to a child/adolescent psychiatric unit in a hospital, and worked in a juvenile correctional facility. Dr. Wickliffe's therapeutic approach is grounded in strengths, aiming to empower her clients.
Julee Wickliffe, DSW, LCSW, brings 25 years of experience in the social work field as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist. Her professional journey includes roles at Rutgers University Correctional Healthcare, where she served in the NJ State Prison System and NJ State Parole System. Alongside, she has maintained a private practice, contributed to a child/adolescent psychiatric unit in a hospital, and worked in a juvenile correctional facility. Dr. Wickliffe's therapeutic approach is grounded in strengths, aiming to empower her clients.
David Prem Kumar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08817 (Online Only)
David Kumar is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who holds a Master's degree in Social Work(MSW) from Monmouth University. David currently provides individual and family therapy to teenagers, adults, and families focusing on the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral needs of clients.
David Kumar is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who holds a Master's degree in Social Work(MSW) from Monmouth University. David currently provides individual and family therapy to teenagers, adults, and families focusing on the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral needs of clients.
Annie Russo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
You deserve to thrive. You deserve relief. You deserve to be truly understood. My goal is to help provide you a space to speak freely and help you let go of your daily stress each time we meet. By searching these lists, you are choosing to take a look at the patterns in your life that need some adjusting. I am good fit for you, if you welcome compassion, honesty, and ease into this process of growth.
You deserve to thrive. You deserve relief. You deserve to be truly understood. My goal is to help provide you a space to speak freely and help you let go of your daily stress each time we meet. By searching these lists, you are choosing to take a look at the patterns in your life that need some adjusting. I am good fit for you, if you welcome compassion, honesty, and ease into this process of growth.
Rosa Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817 (Online Only)
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I have extensive experience working with couples healing from infidelity and experiencing patterns of miscommunication and disconnection; with individuals who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual violence, and racial trauma; and with families who are grappling with estrangement, unresolved trauma, or grief. I have experience working with diverse populations, and my approach is always culturally informed. I am also an approved supervisor for those seeking LPC licensure in the state of New Jersey.
I have extensive experience working with couples healing from infidelity and experiencing patterns of miscommunication and disconnection; with individuals who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual violence, and racial trauma; and with families who are grappling with estrangement, unresolved trauma, or grief. I have experience working with diverse populations, and my approach is always culturally informed. I am also an approved supervisor for those seeking LPC licensure in the state of New Jersey.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression? Do you find yourself struggling to connect meaningfully with others, longing for deeper, more fulfilling relationships? Have you ever wished for effective tools to manage the racing thoughts and crippling worry that anxiety brings? Or perhaps you're seeking a way to lift the weight of depression and rediscover a sense of joy? Are you craving deeper connections with those around you? Do you yearn for communication and understanding in your relationships? I understand how these challenges can take a toll on your emotional well-being, and I'm here to support
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression? Do you find yourself struggling to connect meaningfully with others, longing for deeper, more fulfilling relationships? Have you ever wished for effective tools to manage the racing thoughts and crippling worry that anxiety brings? Or perhaps you're seeking a way to lift the weight of depression and rediscover a sense of joy? Are you craving deeper connections with those around you? Do you yearn for communication and understanding in your relationships? I understand how these challenges can take a toll on your emotional well-being, and I'm here to support
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.