Therapists for Teens in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

If you are ready to learn to be joyful and find a new meaning in life, I am here to support you in therapy. Are you currently experiencing challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Are you looking forward to learn better ways of communicating, and how to get along with others? Are you ready to learn better coping skills, get your self-confidence back, and finally put yourself first? I am here to support you on your healing journey. My clinical experience is in individual, couples and family therapy. I specialize in family therapy, and especially families of medical doctors.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) in New Jersey. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, I am deeply committed to empowering my clients with compassion, forgiveness, and self-acceptance. Together, we will explore your strengths and limitations, and work on developing new beliefs about yourself, others, and your circumstances. I truly believe that a trusting therapist-client relationship is the key to unlocking transformative growth and healing.

Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with a loved one or learn how to communicate more effectively? Everything in life has to do with those moments of connection and experiences of interrelating to others and the world around you. You can have a strong sense of independence, while still feeling the need to belong. Friendship, support, and love are vital parts of human happiness. I specialize in the art of relating. I can guide you in having a better relationship with yourself and others. I work with singles, couples, and polyamorous relationships to help find the most fulfillment within their relationships.

I have a great deal of experience using evidence based practices and techniques geared towards improving the lives and happiness of clients. I emphasize helping clients be more aware of their common thought patterns and to modify their ways of thinking and emotions to better promote feelings of well being. Focusing on the present is more conducive to well being than being consumed by the past or worries about the future. Helping clients control what they can is the key.and inevitably behavior will change as well.

Blue Sea Counseling is welcoming new clients who are seeking freedom from alcohol or substance abuse and the mental distress it brings. Ken Schwarz, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with lived experience, offers a mix of treatment approaches rooted in mindfulness practices, to focus on healing the mind, body and spirit. Ken is welcoming, compassionate and offers a calming presence to assist those looking to welcome change into their lives. Ken is available for family interventions, individual therapy, and couples / family sessions.

You potentially accomplished the hardest part of seeking guidance; asking for help. I understand that it is not easy and at times, can be intimidating. Working on bettering ourselves is an ever-changing process, where the journey can be beautiful if we allow it to be. My approach as a therapist is to assist clients in gaining insight, change negative patterns and behaviors, and desire to obtain self-fulfillment.

I offer a cognitive-behavioral, client centered approach to counseling. Using a combination of therapies and approaches, I provide a nurturing, safe environment where clients can freely explore and express their thoughts and feelings and learn how to take control of them and their lives. Supportive Psychotherapy techniques lay the foundation for a successful experience toward a client's journey to self-awareness, insight, and healthy relationships with both the self and others. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths and I welcome the opportunity to assist you in acheiving your goals.

With 17+ years experience providing mental health support to children and adolescents, my primary goal is to foster a safe and trusting environment where your child can thrive and develop their emotional well-being. I understand that entrusting your child's mental health to someone else can be a challenging decision. However, I want to assure you that my approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a genuine commitment to your child's growth. By creating a non-judgmental and supportive space, I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship that encourages open communication, active listening, and collaboration.

I am dedicated to helping individuals develop the skills to resolve interpersonal and psychiatric issues. I have specialty training in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression and although I enjoy working with clients throughout the life span, I specialize in teens and young adults. Regardless of the specific therapeutic issue, I take an individualized approach and tailor treatment to each client's specific needs.

If you are ready to learn to be joyful and find a new meaning in life, I am here to support you in therapy. Are you currently experiencing challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Are you looking forward to learn better ways of communicating, and how to get along with others? Are you ready to learn better coping skills, get your self-confidence back, and finally put yourself first? I am here to support you on your healing journey. My clinical experience is in individual, couples and family therapy. I specialize in supporting clients who are in relationship with high earning partners.

I earned my BA in Psychology from St. Peter's University and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. I have over 20 years of experience as a School Social Worker in addition to my clinical work with individuals and couples. During our time together, we will focus on the experiences that have restricted your growth by creating a nurturing and supportive environment where you will feel comfortable and empowered. Our goals will include building your strength and resilience during life's most challenging moments while starting and maintaining positive relationships with your family and friends.

As we go through life, we may experience waves of difficult times that can impact our mental health. This may result in anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship difficulties, and we often judge ourselves for having these human experiences. If you or your children are dealing with these challenges, please consider letting me help. It is my goal to gear treatment towards each individual I work with and help you develop greater self-compassion and confidence in managing your mental health.

It can be difficult to make the strong and often necessary choice to begin therapy. By taking the time to look through these profiles, you are starting the process of feeling at home and connected to yourself again-or for the first time. You may be experiencing a difficult transition, having relationship challenges with your significant other, children or peers. Perhaps you are not feeling like yourself, or able to feel the joy you once felt, experiencing feelings of low self-worth or frustrated with the way things are right now and it is time to make a change.

Micaela DeFelice is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey who joined the LifeStance team in 2024. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgian Court University. Micaela tailors her therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs, drawing from a wide variety of techniques which she hopes will continually grow. Micaela creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions freely, while also emphasizing their autonomy as the experts of their own lives.

Mikayla Greenway is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey who has been working with LifeStance since 2024. She obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University and her Bachelor’s in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology, from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Mikayla’s previous experience includes working with a diverse population of adults in partial care programs, as well as those with co-occurring diagnoses. She also completed an undergraduate internship with children and youth services and worked closely with the families involved.

Jessica Llamas Zielenski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who holds a master degree from Rutgers University. She has been in practice for more than 25+ years. She is passionate about working together with her clients. She believes that everyone works hard in finding who they truly need to be. Her goal is simply: Help bring change to Live Life to the fullest while working through personal obstacles, managing day to day stressors that may hinder the ability to function. Jessica works with children as young as 3, their families as well as working with individual adults and couples.

Phoebe King is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2007. Phoebe is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Phoebe integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, Phoebe works with individual, couples, and families to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education: I earned my B.A. from the Talmudic University of Florida with a major in Talmudic Law. I went on to pursue my Master's Degree at Bellevue University, Bellevue Nebraska, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, where I earned my Master's in Clinical Counseling. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor.

Diana Cannis is a bilingual Licensed Associate Counselor with a National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification in New Jersey who joined LifeStance in 2024. She has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Nyack College. Diana is a Licensed Associate Counselor. Diana has extensive knowledge and skills in supporting children, adolescents, and adults in managing and overcoming mental health challenges within a home-based setting. These challenges include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, low self-esteem, self-harm behaviors.