Spirituality Therapists in Ridgewood, NJ

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.

Everyone has a unique and special story and life experiences that have brought them to the place they are in now. I am here to listen empathically without judgement and help understand the person you are and the struggles and challenges you are facing. I use various modalities of therapy customized to meet my clients needs. I will implement a personalized therapeutic approach dependent on the assessment of your individual circumstances and needs . When needed, I collaborate with various other professionals including psychiatrists, dietitians, treatment programs, and other programs suited for my individualized client's needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in the field of mental health for 20 years. I received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. I hold a Post-Master’s certificate in Clinical Practice with Adolescents at New York University. I am specialized in the area of substance abuse, holding a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification. I have significant experience in adolescent mental health and family conflict, working with both the adolescent individually and family collectively.

Challenges in our love lives can trickle into all parts of our day. It can distract us from our responsibilities, our personal goals, and can take a major toll on our mental health. Feelings of frustration and hopelessness impact mood, motivation, our outlook on life, and can feel extremely isolating in our friend groups and with family. If this sounds familiar, then you are 100% in the right place. You deserve happiness, to be heard, to have your needs met, and to be loved wholeheartedly.

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!

Feeling stuck in a cycle of worry, self-doubt, or past trauma? Maybe you're a high-achieving individual facing a major life crossroads – marriage, parenthood, or a career challenge. Life transitions can be overwhelming, leaving you wondering, "What's next?" You deserve to thrive, not just survive. Whether you're a teen (12 & up) or an adult, I can help you overcome anxiety, heal from trauma, and navigate life's big changes with confidence. This is about more than just coping. My goal is to empower you to uncover your inner strength and resilience and build a fulfilling life.

I specialize in perinatal and infant mental health. Perinatal psychological issues occur in the times before, during, and/or after a pregnancy. Postpartum depression is the most often talked about condition, but symptoms are not always limited to AFTER a child is born. These feelings can be extremely distressing, especially during a time when others are expecting you to be happy. You may be suffering after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or even death during pregnancy. I can offer a comfortable, safe place for you to begin to heal and move forward.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Life can be filled with stress, anxiety, and unhappiness but there are times that these feelings become overwhelming and difficult to manage. You worry about everything, experience irritability, exhaustion, restlessness, feel tense, lose control of your emotions and have difficulty finding pleasure in the things that you used to enjoy. You may feel like you have tried everything and do not know where to turn to next. Whether you are feeling panic at every turn or a sense of despair, you are tired of feeling this way and want something to change.

My approach Integrates the best of Modern Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Traditional Holistic approaches. I specialize in treating anxiety, fears, phobias, OCD and panic disorders. Relief may be immediate. I also work with depression, negative thoughts and personal issues. Free initial phone consultation..

Certified Brainspotting Therapist specializing in OCD and trauma. I am offering safe and relaxed space, where the goal is to empower my clients to work on their issues but also give my clients concrete healing tools to take home with them and use daily. Tools from evidence based Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and brain -body therapy of Brainspotting with a successful rate of healing trauma, OCD, anxiety, pain and sport injury trauma to name few.

Dr Stephen J. Oreski is a doctoral-level psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, with a private practice in Paramus, New Jersey. With over 25+ years experience in counseling and psychotherapy, and specializing in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, he is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Dr. Oreski has presented at National conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of mental illness and trauma.

I consider it a privilege to be a part of your journey. Being in a genuine caring therapeutic relationship can be the catalyst for change. My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can develop to your full potential and explore blocks standing in your way. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression or other issues, I strive to be a healing influence in your journey. For those seeking Marriage or Couples Therapy, we will work to repair broken bonds and develop a secure emotional connection.

Serving Bergen/Rockland Counties and Manhattan, I bring 30 years as a psychotherapist, 25 years as a family and couples therapist, and 20 years of practicing behavioral and physical rehabilitation medicine and years of contemplative and body art practices (YTT200) to a psychology practice that incorporates evidenced-based treatments with contemporary psychoanalytic practices and body/mind perspectives. Therapy works with mind, body, and between ourselves and others in a relationship that frees the creative potential for healing, discovering new inspiration for transforming self, work and relationships.

I work from an empathic perspective which means I want to come to know you in a non-judgmental way at a pace that is comfortable to you. Do you find yourself searching for answers, unable to find satisfaction in both work and relationships? Are you searching for something greater and more in life that never seems to come? Do you feel you are somehow undercutting yourself, demeaning your accomplishments? Are you feeling alienated from others in social situations or when around other people?

I am a seasoned therapist and a go to person when you are suffering with loss, relationship issues or going through transitions in your life. Worry, depression and anxiety are often a consequence. Feeling disconnected from life, you often feel powerless to make confident decisions. I use my expertise from my 20 years in a therapeutic practice to guide clients to be able to manage their lives, have less anxiety, and be more confident. Mastering techniques to take things down a notch, clients leave sessions with less tension and more hope for resolving what is on their minds.