Psychodynamic Therapists in Princeton, NJ
![Photo of Tricia L. Casey Psy.d, PsyD, MS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/460c6726-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Look for the strength. In you. In your child. I can help. I am a Clinical and School Psychologist with extensive experience evaluating, diagnosing, and working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues, including: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex learning difficulties, social-emotional & behavioral difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders, and medical/neurological conditions. My strength-based approach to therapy and evaluations combines comprehensive assessment with evidenced-based interventions, and actionable recommendations. I offer individual and group therapy for children and adolescents, and individual therapy for adults.
Look for the strength. In you. In your child. I can help. I am a Clinical and School Psychologist with extensive experience evaluating, diagnosing, and working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues, including: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex learning difficulties, social-emotional & behavioral difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders, and medical/neurological conditions. My strength-based approach to therapy and evaluations combines comprehensive assessment with evidenced-based interventions, and actionable recommendations. I offer individual and group therapy for children and adolescents, and individual therapy for adults.
![Photo of Allison Dorlen Pastor, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/549a8534-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples on a variety of issues, like anxiety, depression, addictive behavior and relationship conflicts. Using insight and effective learning strategies, I help people trapped in unproductive and unsuccessful behaviors to improve their health and enhance their relationships and work lives.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples on a variety of issues, like anxiety, depression, addictive behavior and relationship conflicts. Using insight and effective learning strategies, I help people trapped in unproductive and unsuccessful behaviors to improve their health and enhance their relationships and work lives.
![Photo of Norbert A Wetzel, ThD, MFT, licphi, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bf6301b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
I am assisting couples (of any ethnic or racial background, gender identity, or sexual orientation) to preserve intimacy and satisfaction during a lifetime together, even after infidelity; I am assisting families to weather the storms of adolescence and to maintain familial closeness; I am accompanying people diagnosed with "mental illness" or addiction on their journey back to wholeness and well being. I welcoming victims of trauma and racial oppression. I am available for phone consultations before or between sessions. I do assessments for immigration and prison release purposes and serve as expert in complex custody trials.
I am assisting couples (of any ethnic or racial background, gender identity, or sexual orientation) to preserve intimacy and satisfaction during a lifetime together, even after infidelity; I am assisting families to weather the storms of adolescence and to maintain familial closeness; I am accompanying people diagnosed with "mental illness" or addiction on their journey back to wholeness and well being. I welcoming victims of trauma and racial oppression. I am available for phone consultations before or between sessions. I do assessments for immigration and prison release purposes and serve as expert in complex custody trials.
![Photo of Julee Wickliffe, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c3399d2-a5c9-46fd-9807-e289c4ad0f48/1/320x400.jpeg)
Julee Wickliffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
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Connie Castro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08541 (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
![Photo of Stephanie Pogoda, MS, NCC, LAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a79537cb-fc59-40af-9254-529b02632b47/2/320x400.png)
My ideal client is one who is willing to explore uncomfortable areas in their life and understand that vulnerability is part of the process. One of the most important parts of therapy to me is highlighting accountability and what roles we play in our own lives. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, irrational thinking, and life adjustments. A client who can pinpoint what they would like to improve in their life and request a little bit of guidance along the way is an ideal client. Their goal is not to be perfect but to improve their day-to-day life a little more each day.
My ideal client is one who is willing to explore uncomfortable areas in their life and understand that vulnerability is part of the process. One of the most important parts of therapy to me is highlighting accountability and what roles we play in our own lives. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, irrational thinking, and life adjustments. A client who can pinpoint what they would like to improve in their life and request a little bit of guidance along the way is an ideal client. Their goal is not to be perfect but to improve their day-to-day life a little more each day.
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We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
![Photo of Luke J Hayslip, LCSW, MPH, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dfe266d1-b363-4360-898e-74f9b69c4043/1/320x400.jpeg)
Luke J Hayslip
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
In my practice, I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where you are comfortable to speak your mind without fear of judgement. I truly feel that I learn something from each of my clients and believe that each client experience strengthens my abilities as a clinician.
In my practice, I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where you are comfortable to speak your mind without fear of judgement. I truly feel that I learn something from each of my clients and believe that each client experience strengthens my abilities as a clinician.
![Photo of Cara Natale Ruddy, MSS, LCSW, RPT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47212c6f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Cara Natale Ruddy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
There are times in life when we find ourselves feeling unbalanced, unsatisfied, lonely, or hurt. Healing and change begin when we feel deeply heard. I am a Registered Play Therapist and am skilled at helping children express their feelings, experiences and deep emotions. I meet each client with warmth and genuine curiosity as I am taught about their life experiences. Together we identify and challenge roadblocks to healthy coping, growing and thriving. I approach my therapeutic work with the ability to listen, to play and to be solutions-oriented.
There are times in life when we find ourselves feeling unbalanced, unsatisfied, lonely, or hurt. Healing and change begin when we feel deeply heard. I am a Registered Play Therapist and am skilled at helping children express their feelings, experiences and deep emotions. I meet each client with warmth and genuine curiosity as I am taught about their life experiences. Together we identify and challenge roadblocks to healthy coping, growing and thriving. I approach my therapeutic work with the ability to listen, to play and to be solutions-oriented.
![Photo of Niya Bush, MS, LAC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ff2c5bc2-f07e-442f-931b-536441ab5b8c/2/320x400.png)
My ideal client would be a high-functioning, motivated individual eager to attain self-understanding and self-awareness and willing to explore underlying schemas that impact thought and behavior. This client would be open to discussing and working through 'false-self' states and their relationship to early life experiences. This process would lead the client to the expression and development of 'true self 'experiences and enhanced authenticity. Their issues may be anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor confidence, and low self-efficacy due to distorted thinking within the core belief system and identity.
My ideal client would be a high-functioning, motivated individual eager to attain self-understanding and self-awareness and willing to explore underlying schemas that impact thought and behavior. This client would be open to discussing and working through 'false-self' states and their relationship to early life experiences. This process would lead the client to the expression and development of 'true self 'experiences and enhanced authenticity. Their issues may be anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor confidence, and low self-efficacy due to distorted thinking within the core belief system and identity.
![Photo of Rebecca Nir, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a4b126b9-cc88-45bd-87a8-d6aa243ba265/2/320x400.png)
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
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Jennifer Stradling (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
![Photo of Victoria Sharkey, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b1f8de65-8fec-430a-b7ca-f7c672a566c1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Victoria Sharkey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
Compassion, curiosity and consideration are at the center of my work. I offer an affirming, person-centered and non-judgmental space in which to collaborate with you on your pathway to growth, healing and understanding. I work with all individuals across the lifespan, however I have a particular passion for assisting adolescents and young adults to find empowerment, strengthen self-advocacy and develop self-understanding. My approach is centered in my values including creating a safe space for vulnerability, honoring your strengths and meeting you where you are in life.
Compassion, curiosity and consideration are at the center of my work. I offer an affirming, person-centered and non-judgmental space in which to collaborate with you on your pathway to growth, healing and understanding. I work with all individuals across the lifespan, however I have a particular passion for assisting adolescents and young adults to find empowerment, strengthen self-advocacy and develop self-understanding. My approach is centered in my values including creating a safe space for vulnerability, honoring your strengths and meeting you where you are in life.
Sara Shenker, Psy.D
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a journey that does not always run smoothly. Sometimes we could use a little help on the way. As a psychologist, my role is to help you determine what obstacles block your path, how to navigate them in a way that is authentic to you, and provide support throughout the process. I strive to listen to your concerns in a respectful, mindful, non-judgmental manner. I welcome cases over a variety of age ranges and issues (including, but not limited to) anxiety, depression, parenting/family/workplace/social stress, and self-esteem issues.
Life is a journey that does not always run smoothly. Sometimes we could use a little help on the way. As a psychologist, my role is to help you determine what obstacles block your path, how to navigate them in a way that is authentic to you, and provide support throughout the process. I strive to listen to your concerns in a respectful, mindful, non-judgmental manner. I welcome cases over a variety of age ranges and issues (including, but not limited to) anxiety, depression, parenting/family/workplace/social stress, and self-esteem issues.
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Are you experiencing anxiety, feelings of overwhelm, lowered self-confidence, or just not feeling "yourself"? Or are you an individual looking to address life, relationship, or other stressors that are having an impact on your present moment experience (i.e., sport, academic, or work)? My approach is personalized tailored to an individual's needs in a warm and supportive atmosphere.
Are you experiencing anxiety, feelings of overwhelm, lowered self-confidence, or just not feeling "yourself"? Or are you an individual looking to address life, relationship, or other stressors that are having an impact on your present moment experience (i.e., sport, academic, or work)? My approach is personalized tailored to an individual's needs in a warm and supportive atmosphere.
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Nancy Schongalla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and lose one's sense of True North. Issues and experiences from the past may require healing and integration. Current challenges may require more inner wisdom and resourcefulness than we can access on our own. Many people need support to resolve conflicts, deepen connections and expand their lives. Relationships require a solid sense of self, good boundaries, and compassion toward oneself and others, which all can be learned. Even without a religious affiliation, spiritual practices such as gratitude are often enriching. I value new insights, suggest homework and teach practical skills.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and lose one's sense of True North. Issues and experiences from the past may require healing and integration. Current challenges may require more inner wisdom and resourcefulness than we can access on our own. Many people need support to resolve conflicts, deepen connections and expand their lives. Relationships require a solid sense of self, good boundaries, and compassion toward oneself and others, which all can be learned. Even without a religious affiliation, spiritual practices such as gratitude are often enriching. I value new insights, suggest homework and teach practical skills.
![Photo of Anita McLean, PhD, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ccbc50b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/8/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples from different backgrounds. Mental health can be compromised by chronic stress that negatively affects our mind and body. Stress can result from living challenging workplace environments, family difficulties, personal emotional problems, the experience loss or trauma. I have particular expertise in helping those living in intense high pressure environments stressors that may have caused depression and anxiety, identity concerns, relationship problems, workplace conflicts or academic difficulties, family problems, and serious mental health challenges.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples from different backgrounds. Mental health can be compromised by chronic stress that negatively affects our mind and body. Stress can result from living challenging workplace environments, family difficulties, personal emotional problems, the experience loss or trauma. I have particular expertise in helping those living in intense high pressure environments stressors that may have caused depression and anxiety, identity concerns, relationship problems, workplace conflicts or academic difficulties, family problems, and serious mental health challenges.
![Photo of Anna Kress, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c8ef846-8252-47d0-a747-c95655255587/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that a strong and positive therapeutic relationship can help you overcome challenges and envision new possibilities. My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I love to help people get unstuck and develop a deep sense of self-compassion and self-trust. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma, therapy can be a safe space to feel supported and discover new tools.
I believe that a strong and positive therapeutic relationship can help you overcome challenges and envision new possibilities. My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I love to help people get unstuck and develop a deep sense of self-compassion and self-trust. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma, therapy can be a safe space to feel supported and discover new tools.
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Next workshop July 23-24, 2016. The Hold Me Tight couples weekend workshop is a psycho-educational relationship enhancement program for intimate partners who want to break negative cycles and find safe connection and fulfillment in life. The workshop is designed to give you specific tools and you will learn to: * Affirm strengths in your relationship * Improve your communication * Address negative interaction patterns that affect your ability to be happy * Understand more clearly each other's emotions * Recognize underlying reasons for your conflict * Learn to renew love and build trust * Learn how to repair and forgive injuries * Enhance your emotional and physical intimacy.
Next workshop July 23-24, 2016. The Hold Me Tight couples weekend workshop is a psycho-educational relationship enhancement program for intimate partners who want to break negative cycles and find safe connection and fulfillment in life. The workshop is designed to give you specific tools and you will learn to: * Affirm strengths in your relationship * Improve your communication * Address negative interaction patterns that affect your ability to be happy * Understand more clearly each other's emotions * Recognize underlying reasons for your conflict * Learn to renew love and build trust * Learn how to repair and forgive injuries * Enhance your emotional and physical intimacy.
![Photo of Tracey L Post - The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/30c0aed4-d4d8-4c03-bb58-238bb405c08d/2/320x400.png)
The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing prioritizes holistic healing and walking with you to grow your best self: mind, body and soul. Our clinicians work on a wide range of issues with a wide range of therapeutic techniques, self-care tools and clinical styles. We offer traditional and non-traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions including office and nature sessions, walking sessions, video, text and telephone. We believe in affirming & celebrating all people for who you truly are.
The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing prioritizes holistic healing and walking with you to grow your best self: mind, body and soul. Our clinicians work on a wide range of issues with a wide range of therapeutic techniques, self-care tools and clinical styles. We offer traditional and non-traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions including office and nature sessions, walking sessions, video, text and telephone. We believe in affirming & celebrating all people for who you truly are.
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