Family Therapy in Ridgewood, NJ
I am a Licensed Social Worker and Psychotherapist with experience working with a broad range of client populations. Creating a safe & welcoming space, as well as, developing a relationship and building rapport with my clients before beginning treatment is extremely important to me.
I am a Licensed Social Worker and Psychotherapist with experience working with a broad range of client populations. Creating a safe & welcoming space, as well as, developing a relationship and building rapport with my clients before beginning treatment is extremely important to me.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I'm an LCSW with over 20 years of experience working with teens and adults in various settings, including private practice, intensive outpatient programs, residential therapeutic settings, and community mental health centers. In therapy, I provide a non-judgmental environment, where you can openly share your experiences and begin to find relief from negative feelings or unhealthy symptoms. I am here to help you cope with mental health issues, life transitions or challenges, and to help you understand behaviors and thinking patterns that may be interfering with your daily life.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I'm an LCSW with over 20 years of experience working with teens and adults in various settings, including private practice, intensive outpatient programs, residential therapeutic settings, and community mental health centers. In therapy, I provide a non-judgmental environment, where you can openly share your experiences and begin to find relief from negative feelings or unhealthy symptoms. I am here to help you cope with mental health issues, life transitions or challenges, and to help you understand behaviors and thinking patterns that may be interfering with your daily life.
Janel Morey-Sassano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07451 (Online Only)
March openings availabIe! EMDR certified, women centered therapist who specializes in maternal mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder. I teach women to take care of themselves first so they can better care for others. Trained during my work at The Postpartum Stress Center, I treat women who struggle with trauma, postpartum adjustment, infertility, birth trauma, infant loss/miscarriage and adoption struggles. We strengthen the relationship to self, build a sense of emotional safety with others. We will shift the lens on the mommy myths, cultural expectations and perfectionistic standards which can cause overwhelm/shame.
March openings availabIe! EMDR certified, women centered therapist who specializes in maternal mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder. I teach women to take care of themselves first so they can better care for others. Trained during my work at The Postpartum Stress Center, I treat women who struggle with trauma, postpartum adjustment, infertility, birth trauma, infant loss/miscarriage and adoption struggles. We strengthen the relationship to self, build a sense of emotional safety with others. We will shift the lens on the mommy myths, cultural expectations and perfectionistic standards which can cause overwhelm/shame.
Sarah D Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (Online Only)
Taking a step to admit that things are not right in your life is difficult, but there is no shame in that. At some point in our lives, we all need help. Some people think that asking for help implies weakness, or a lack of strength. Asking for help when vulnerable, however, is wise. Instead of bearing pain and emotional distress alone, you can find strength in a psychotherapeutic relationship. Let me help you find your source of strength through psychotherapy. I work with patients wanting to examine and understand their emotional pain.
Taking a step to admit that things are not right in your life is difficult, but there is no shame in that. At some point in our lives, we all need help. Some people think that asking for help implies weakness, or a lack of strength. Asking for help when vulnerable, however, is wise. Instead of bearing pain and emotional distress alone, you can find strength in a psychotherapeutic relationship. Let me help you find your source of strength through psychotherapy. I work with patients wanting to examine and understand their emotional pain.
I feel honored that I am able to help colleagues who refer me friends or family members or who ask for advice about their patients.
I have a particular interest in helping people with personality and relationship problems. In therapy I try to create an environment where patients will feel safe sharing and exploring all their thoughts and feelings about themselves, so that we can trace how these affect their daily experiences. To do this we may also examine the person's moment to moment experience in therapy. Understanding the interactions between internal assumptions on the one hand, and feelings and behavior, on the other,leads to a more stable sense of self and the possibility of different choices.
I feel honored that I am able to help colleagues who refer me friends or family members or who ask for advice about their patients.
I have a particular interest in helping people with personality and relationship problems. In therapy I try to create an environment where patients will feel safe sharing and exploring all their thoughts and feelings about themselves, so that we can trace how these affect their daily experiences. To do this we may also examine the person's moment to moment experience in therapy. Understanding the interactions between internal assumptions on the one hand, and feelings and behavior, on the other,leads to a more stable sense of self and the possibility of different choices.
Heather Wilke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Not accepting new clients
If you are a loved one of someone with addiction, I can help you navigate through loneliness this family disease can bring.
The cornerstone of my practice is a simple but incredibly vital one: providing empathy. I will listen to you and work to truly see and hear you. We all have different, unique stories and it’s so important to honor those in our therapeutic work together. By better understanding your story, I can then assist you in breaking down the challenges you’re facing into more manageable pieces so you don’t have to feel defined or limited by them. I will also guide you in recognizing your own strengths and work actively with you to develop healthy coping strategies to better manage your anxiety, depression, everyday stress or life transitions.
If you are a loved one of someone with addiction, I can help you navigate through loneliness this family disease can bring.
The cornerstone of my practice is a simple but incredibly vital one: providing empathy. I will listen to you and work to truly see and hear you. We all have different, unique stories and it’s so important to honor those in our therapeutic work together. By better understanding your story, I can then assist you in breaking down the challenges you’re facing into more manageable pieces so you don’t have to feel defined or limited by them. I will also guide you in recognizing your own strengths and work actively with you to develop healthy coping strategies to better manage your anxiety, depression, everyday stress or life transitions.
Jennifer Nero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Not accepting new clients
I have worked on a Child Study Team as a school social worker for the past 10 years and understand the special education process and how school issues can impact a child and their family.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults and children (8 and up). My experience has focused on parenting support, teen issues, relationship issues, challenges associated with life transitions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, children, women’s issues, co-dependency, boundary setting, emotion regulation, self-love and acceptance, school issues, and special education issues. I am a passionate, patient, understanding and non-judgmental therapist who will help you work on your identified concerns.
I have worked on a Child Study Team as a school social worker for the past 10 years and understand the special education process and how school issues can impact a child and their family.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults and children (8 and up). My experience has focused on parenting support, teen issues, relationship issues, challenges associated with life transitions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, children, women’s issues, co-dependency, boundary setting, emotion regulation, self-love and acceptance, school issues, and special education issues. I am a passionate, patient, understanding and non-judgmental therapist who will help you work on your identified concerns.
Marisa P. Distefano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Not accepting new clients
During our most challenging seasons we can feel overwhelmed, stuck, and alone. Navigating these challenging seasons can be painful, as we often fail to manage the intensity of the thoughts and emotions experienced. Healthy choices that can be made, do not seem so clear. But, what if the difficult season is here to help us to discover something essential about ourselves or others? Once acknowledged as such, the process can begin of healing, living, and thriving as a new awareness is recognized, a need addressed, an opportunity seen, strengths developed; all leading to growth, deeper connection, and a greater sense of well-being.
During our most challenging seasons we can feel overwhelmed, stuck, and alone. Navigating these challenging seasons can be painful, as we often fail to manage the intensity of the thoughts and emotions experienced. Healthy choices that can be made, do not seem so clear. But, what if the difficult season is here to help us to discover something essential about ourselves or others? Once acknowledged as such, the process can begin of healing, living, and thriving as a new awareness is recognized, a need addressed, an opportunity seen, strengths developed; all leading to growth, deeper connection, and a greater sense of well-being.
Jasmine Aloni-Cohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist in the field 30 years, I bring both understanding and caring to the therapeutic relationship. I often say to my clients, making the first step to enter therapy is often the hardest, but once done, the journey can become life-changing and healing. I bring to my practice, an open and non-judgmental attitude, which is focused on the client. We will work together to make your therapeutic experience a success.
As a therapist in the field 30 years, I bring both understanding and caring to the therapeutic relationship. I often say to my clients, making the first step to enter therapy is often the hardest, but once done, the journey can become life-changing and healing. I bring to my practice, an open and non-judgmental attitude, which is focused on the client. We will work together to make your therapeutic experience a success.
Sarina Price
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, R-DMT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Not accepting new clients
It takes strength and courage to seek help. I applaud you for making it this far. I am a lifespan LPC and expressive arts therapist. My work is primarily with children (and families), adolescents and young adults, though I do additionally see adults individually as well as couples. Parents and individual clients alike often come to me with concerns of anxiety, depression, self-regulation, behavioral issues, performance challenges (school, sports, work, etc.), and life transitions, just to name a few. I largely utilize mindfulness-based techniques as it is only with present awareness that we can change our lived experiences.
It takes strength and courage to seek help. I applaud you for making it this far. I am a lifespan LPC and expressive arts therapist. My work is primarily with children (and families), adolescents and young adults, though I do additionally see adults individually as well as couples. Parents and individual clients alike often come to me with concerns of anxiety, depression, self-regulation, behavioral issues, performance challenges (school, sports, work, etc.), and life transitions, just to name a few. I largely utilize mindfulness-based techniques as it is only with present awareness that we can change our lived experiences.
Lia J. Friedman
Counselor, MA, LAC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
The relationship between a client and therapist is a partnership, with every person having unique needs. I understand that therapy is not a one-size fits all process and that's why I utilize a client-centered approach. Working together as partners, we can find the most effective approach that will help you reach your treatment goals. It is often negative thinking patterns that get in the way of creating meaningful and lasting change. I will help you create the life you want by letting go of unhelpful beliefs and feel empowered in making life choices.
The relationship between a client and therapist is a partnership, with every person having unique needs. I understand that therapy is not a one-size fits all process and that's why I utilize a client-centered approach. Working together as partners, we can find the most effective approach that will help you reach your treatment goals. It is often negative thinking patterns that get in the way of creating meaningful and lasting change. I will help you create the life you want by letting go of unhelpful beliefs and feel empowered in making life choices.
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Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I am a warm, authentic psychologist who understands that you are a fellow human being doing the best you can to thrive in a not-so-simple world with a not-so-simple brain. You may feel stuck, confused, and overwhelmed…but you are not broken. You do not need to be fixed. Your challenges are most likely a normal reaction to a difficult situation and tough societal expectations. I’m here as your ally, resource, and guide to help you better understand your story within the context of a complicated world. I embrace the individuality, uniqueness, and exceptionalities of each person who starts their therapy journey.
Welcome! I am a warm, authentic psychologist who understands that you are a fellow human being doing the best you can to thrive in a not-so-simple world with a not-so-simple brain. You may feel stuck, confused, and overwhelmed…but you are not broken. You do not need to be fixed. Your challenges are most likely a normal reaction to a difficult situation and tough societal expectations. I’m here as your ally, resource, and guide to help you better understand your story within the context of a complicated world. I embrace the individuality, uniqueness, and exceptionalities of each person who starts their therapy journey.
