Spirituality Therapists in Ridgewood, NJ

I help people access their potential. By empowering and supporting you, you will find freedom from the pain of old wounds, recovery from trauma and gain new ways of coping and relating. Central to this work will be the relationship between therapist and client, which evolves within a safe and compassionate space, within which you will find the courage to explore your concerns without feeling pushed or pathologized.

Would you like to manage the stressful issues and events of your life more effectively? Are everyday problems more difficult than they should be? Are the extraordinary or traumatic events completely overwhelming? Is your personal and professional life not as fulfilling as you want? Is alcohol or drug use exacerbating your problems? Are your usual methods of coping with problems failing to bring relief? Maybe it's time to try a new approach. Crisis, as traumatic as it may seem, can be an opportunity to examine and re-negotiate life events and life choices for a more fulfilling future.

If you are ready for change, and committed to reaching out for it, I can help you accomplish it! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with Children, Adolescents, Individuals, Couples and Families. I am passionate in helping you create the vibrant and wholesome life you long for. My style is warm, accepting and caring, while holding the utmost belief in your potential to heal from your wounds and create a full, healthy and rewarding life. My specialty is Gestalt Therapy, an experiential modality that helps us go deeply into the core issues, heal hurts and access the most resourceful aspects of Yourself.

Do you want to live a life filled with more passion and purpose? As a counselor, I provide warmth, empathy, and non judgmental environment. I would love to explore issues and behavioral patterns, and help you maximize life satisfaction.

Hi! I'm Matt. We all struggle, and we all want to be happy. Whatever you're struggling with, if you're looking for greater healing, happiness, freedom, and meaning in your life, I would be happy to assist you. As a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, I am knowledgeable and skilled in working with a variety of issues such as addiction, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, trauma, stress, finding purpose and meaning, issues stemming from childhood, difficulty with important decisions, major life transitions, loss and grief, habit building, helping someone you care about change, and spirituality.

Individual Psychotherapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your inner world, so you can live more fully in the outer world of work, play, and relationships. I do what I can to create a safe environment in which you can be emotionally honest with me and yourself, which allows you to access previously scary or unavailable parts of yourself, so that you can embrace your past; live more fully in the present; and be creatively alive in your future.

Is your relationship in trouble? Are you searching for greater intimacy and trust? Do you have conflicts in your marriage around parenting styles, religious differences, money, stress, family, or fertility treatments? Do arguments escalate rapidly? In therapy, you can build the tools to recapture the emotional connection that you so desire. Learn to defuse conflict and argue constructively. You will develop skills that will help you learn how to function better in your relationship. Each meeting will bring you personalized tools, insights, and hope. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!

In understanding that individuals in pain or having a particular challenge in life may make only one attempt at reaching out for help, I strive to welcome and set at ease every one who contacts me. Most therapy patients are ordinary people that have hit a bump in the road of life and cannot get past it on their own. My commitment, through goal directed therapy, is to help those people return to their optimal level of coping with the sometimes mild, sometimes severe challenges that life brings their way and guide them back to a sense of well being.

My work with individuals and couples includes a specialization in communication, relationship issues, shame, vulnerability, self-esteem issues, anxiety/depression, and any barrier to fulfilling one's full potential. I use cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies, and take a strengths-based approach to encourage and promote self-awareness and empowerment. My style combines clinical techniques with a holistic perspective that takes into account a body-mind-heart connection. I describe this connection as awareness of health, thoughts, and emotions.

My practice focuses on enhancing wellness and cultivating joy. There is nothing more important than tuning into your authentic self and taking care of YOU. We know that we have to engage in self-care to be most effective in our lives, but it is not uncommon to put others first. When we avoid self-care, especially during times of stress, loss or transition, it manifests in our mood, relationships and health. Despite our best intentions, we may notice ourselves engaging in familiar patterns that leave us feeling less than satisfied. You are here because you want to feel better. You deserve better than better... YOU deserve joy.

Holistic therapy with quick, excellent results is what I do best. I help you get unstuck, untangled, and feeling completely better---even in your very first session. Therapy can be the first step of your journey to a healthier, more fulfilled, and inspired YOU. Do you feel discouraged, depressed, or worry too much? Have you lost your motivation to do anything but the basics? Is your marriage heading towards divorce or reeling from infidelity? Come join me for a warm, personalized experience with real solutions for results in 5-10 sessions. My patients do not just heal, they also enjoy therapy!

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.

I am a psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to help them resolve issues interfering with emotional and mental health. My aim is to help empower clients to live a fully conscious and meaningful life in harmony with the world around them. Using the techniques and training listed below I’ve helped clients manage and overcome relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and other issues. I also have experience as an EMT, Buddhist chaplain, and prison counselor, so I bring diverse perspectives on health and the human condition to our work together.

As a leader in sexual health and wellness, Dr. Donahue understands the complexities many people face in their lives and how it can impact their sexuality. All people are sexual beings, and their quality of life can suffer when experiencing challenges in this area. All ages, genders, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds can benefit from sex therapy. Dr. Donahue's broad spectrum of knowledge is advantageous when working with the whole patient, leaning into the body-mind connection.

I have helped many clients in the years since I began my psychotherapy practice. I have worked with a variety of psychological problems, however, my emphasis has always centered on treating the person and meeting their needs. I believe therapy is most effective when the emotional, spiritual and physical well being of the person is considered. The unique feature of counseling and psychotherapy is not only the ways that I can help clients but also the many ways clients have taught me lessons of life and their resilience in the face of crisis.

Therapy is about telling the truth. Listening for it, discovering it, and acknowledging it with the help of someone who makes that possible through trust. It's also about growth beyond difficult times, with guidance and encouragement. Over the last 25 years, mental health studies reveal that the most significant factor in successful outcomes is the alliance between the therapist and client. Often the practitioner's credentials, methodology, and theoretical framework are secondary. I specialize in work with couples, individuals and adolescents. My credentials include the 6-year psychotherapy privilege, the highest licensing of my profession in New York State.

RELATIONSHIPS and LIFE'S ISSUES are the "blueprint" to your journey. REDEFINE your world. WELCOME you have taken the first step.Therapy is a journey we make together to explore your life. You have within you the answers to your own questions about life.My clients often state that I was able to help them put into words what they were experiencing and feeling but never knew how to how to express it before. Together we look at the pieces of your life that fell apart and how to put your life together in a way that works for you. I work with clients from all walks of life including: LEO, Fire, EMS and medical professionals.

Stress can impact people in many ways. I work with clients from pre-adolescence through adulthood to help them find healthy ways to cope with life's challenges. Clients often find me after struggling with anxiety and depression. They may have found themselves overusing devices or digital media as a way to escape the stress of life. I'm here to help them begin to face their challenges. Together, we can learn to process life's triggers and address unhealthy thoughts that may be contributing to avoidance, unhappiness, and worry.

I enjoy my work as a therapist. The cornerstone of my success is my ability to provide a safe environment, listen intently, and genuinely engage with the individuals and families that I meet. Perhaps you are on the precipice of change, and you just can't take the first step. Maybe you are taking inventory of your life, and you need guidance on how to sum up your past and learn how to make new decisions in this moment with your eyes wide open. Together, we can sort out the transition and help you move toward positive transformation.