Adults Therapists in Plainfield, NJ

Everyone experiences ups and downs in life and sometimes it is difficult navigating life's twists and turns. As a licensed counselor, I have experience working with teens and adults of all ages as well as couples at different stages in their relationship. Whether you are a teen experiencing teenage issues such as bullying, peer pressure, social media addiction or an adult dealing with family crisis or life changes, Brown's Counseling and Consulting can provide the counseling and individualized support necessary to handle these challenges. Building an alliance and a relationship is foundational to therapy.

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Sometimes you just need someone to listen. Sometimes you just need to “get it off your chest”. I believe counseling is what you make it. Whatever direction works best for you, is the one I will use. I will always meet you where you are and we will walk this journey together. I have worked with a multitude of people including teenagers, young adults, mature adults and elderly in many different areas including issues related to coming of age, depression, family conflict, incarceration and anxiety to name a few.

Feeling stressed about family, work, or other obligations? Let's work together to identify the underlying issues keeping you stuck in the past instead of working towards a brighter future. Through the use of evidence based therapies we will work together to overcome your current obstacles to make you a priority in your own life.

I am a psychologist in practice for 30 years.I have a diverse clinical practice working with adults, adolescents, couples and families.I am an experienced psychotherapist with expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive, gestalt, existential approaches. This allows me to tailor my counseling to the specific needs of each person. I was trained to treat TMS by world renowned Dr. John Sarno and Dr. Arlene Feinblatt at NYU Medical Center/The Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine. I counsel people with anxiety, psychophysical pain/TMS, depression, stress and trauma. I help with discovering or re-discovering their inner needs and with bringing those needs to fruition.

Michael D. Zito, Ph.D. is a New Jersey Licensed Psychologist #3599 and owner of Morristown Clinical and Sport Psychology with offices in Morristown and Watchung. In his clinical practice, he provides individual, marital, family and group therapy and assessments to children, adolescents and adults. In his work with children and adolescents, he utilizes a comprehensive approach by also providing parenting strategies to support his therapy work. Dr. Zito's therapeutic intervention reflects an eclectic and strategic (research supported) blend of cognitive behavioral, family systems, positive psychology and psychodynamic perspectives along with an understanding of biological contributions.

I believe strongly that clients come in all different shapes and sizes and from different walks of life. Therefore, I do not have an ideal client, as my wish is to help anyone who needs it regardless of their experiences, needs, and goals. I welcome the experiences I will gain from having diverse clients.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also have experience working with athletes on confidence-building, managing external pressure, and performance anxiety. I understand the unique challenges athletes face and am dedicated to helping you develop the mental skills necessary to perform at your best while maintaining your well-being. From the moment we begin our therapeutic journey together, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. I strive to build a genuine connection with my clients.

Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.

Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.

My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.

My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.

Hi! My name is Cynthia. If you are seeking help, that’s a great first step! There may be life experiences that leaves us feeling overwhelmed and alone. I believe that, with support, individuals have within them the ability to self-actualize and grow to one’s full potential. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where we work together to improve self-awareness and change old patterns to take charge of one’s life. I am a LPC with extensive experience providing clinical services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including private practice, residential treatment, and in-home/community.

Allison has experience working with childre, adolescents and adults who struggle with life transitions, anxiety, drepression, oppositional behavior and substance use. Her approach is client-centered by int3egrating evidence-based modalities of therapy including Person-Centerd Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Resolve Community Counseling Center offers the services of 14 masters' and doctoral level mental health clinicians (LPCs, LAC's, LCADC's, PsyD), under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. We work with families and children of all ages, couples and adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. We also carry out psychological evaluations for clinical and forensic purposes. With our large clinical staff, we are able to accommodate the needs of most every person seeking assistance. We are a private nonprofit agency, with a mission to help our community members with low cost but quality, confidential and caring mental health services.

I am a licensed professional counselor located in New Jersey. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Centenary University in Hackettstown, New Jersey. I have received training in treating different disorders and am passionate about assisting adolescents and young adults. I have been working with the public school system of New Jersey for six years, offering guidance to students in their social and emotional development. Furthermore, I have collaborated with the Justice System of Essex and Union counties.

Theresa is experienced working with children, adolescents, individual adults, and families who are struggling with a range of challenges. Some treatment issues Theresa specializes in include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, adjustment issues/life transitions, self-harm, parenting skills/parent-child dynamics, and grief/loss.

To teens and adults experiencing loneliness, anxiety, or distress from a relationship or loss, I work with you. If you keep getting bothered by unsettling thoughts or memories, I work with you too. I also work with new parents. I build trust and wellbeing, and I offer comfort, security, and space - all while you clarify what you want for yourself, or while you look to me for help. Through our work together, we will come away with a deeper understanding of you and your goals, and I expect you will feel more hopeful, more understood, and more optimistic than you were when you walked in.

Drawing from more than two decades of counseling experience, I have supported adults, teens, children and their families who are experiencing issues, such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, relational conflict, life transitions, and various stressors that life presents. I'm Licensed in the state of new Jersey that works via telehealth with clients, located anywhere in New Jersey. I give high importance to each clients cultural, traditional and spiritual values and try to accommodate these needs in therapy.

I focus on creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for clients during sessions where clients can freely express themselves without the fear of judgement or disapproval. My goal is to help clients to work through their struggles and transform themselves into stronger, more self-aware people who can confidently achieve their goals. I work under a cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, solutioned focused approach to therapy where a client can better identify negative/irrational thoughts while gaining some tools to assist with the “right now” concerns.