Anxiety Therapists in Rutherford, NJ

The choices we make in life are based upon our actions. I believe challenging those behaviors and replacing the negative behaviors with positive/healthy ones is reachable, and we will do that in our sessions. I worked in a hospital setting for over 5 years and a private practice for over 2 years. I spent a big part of my career providing counseling to individuals and families suffering from anxiety, self-esteem issues, marital discord, depression, postpartum depression, and unresolved grief. I am also licensed to write ESA letters for clients who need crucial support from a service animal.

Are anxiety, fears, or stress interfering with your life? Close your eyes and imagine what your life would look like without anxiety, fear, and stress. How would you feel? What activities would you get involved in, what relationships would you pursue? Together we can explore how anxieties, fears, and stress develop and how to free yourself from them. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and NJ. In my many years of experience, I have successfully treated clients with various anxieties and phobias, as well as depression, stress, and life transition issues. After treatment clients report feeling empowered, calm, and happy.

My expertise is with a broad range of mental health issues, such as mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. I also work with clients trying to navigate challenges they face in their interpersonal relationships and work related stress. My innate curiosity, knowledge and training has always fostered and promoted my work with clients of diverse backgrounds. In addition, I specialize in working with first responders battling recovery and/or mental health issues. I mostly work with patients ranging in age from teens to middle age.

Welcome! Whether you are an individual dealing with anxiety, depression, or any other form of inner distress, or a couple trying to create a greater sense of connection and minimize negativity, or a family struggling with parenting or getting along, we will work together to achieve a place of contentedness, nurturing growth, true friendship and love.

Hola! My name is Lhia Rivero. My first language is Spanish. Have you been feeling lost or overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? I'm here to listen and help! I have been in the mental health field for several years, which has helped me obtain experience in crisis response and stabilization, partial care, in-home and outpatient therapy. I have worked with children from 4years old up to 21, as well as adults over 21. My experience is based mainly in assistance with managing Depression, Anxiety and history of Trauma. I enjoy expressing positivity and looking at the Bigger Picture.

I help millennials overcome anxiety and depression, work through life's challenges, and reach their fullest potential. As a therapist, I use a hands-on approach. I am compassionate and interactive, and I will always give you honest feedback. After working together you will enjoy a better overall mood, improve your work/life balance, feel more confident, and strengthen your communication skills.

I am a bilingual, licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. My passion is in working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to provide a safe, judgment-free environment for healing.

Are you experiencing difficulty focusing due to racing thoughts? Do you have trouble sleeping or feel like you're sleeping too much? Do you feel anxious, on edge or find yourself dissociating via social media? If you're at the point in your life where you're looking for a change and need some support and guidance through this next stage, then seeking therapy was the right choice. Often times I work with people struggling with past or recent trauma's. I also work with individuals struggling with challenging feelings. Whatever brought you here, we will collaborate and find a way to bring you peace.

“It’s during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light”- Aristotle Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt or shame? Now is the time to seek help. Taking care of your mental health is as equally important as your physical health. I will support you to feel whole again and provide you with a safe environment to share and be heard. I have worked with many clients on different issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, relationship issues and much more. I believe that we are all capable of changing our lives to the better.

I am a highly experienced, understanding and warm therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. I received my degree from Columbia University and have diverse experience in many areas including anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, women's and family issues as well as problems unique to law enforcement officials.

The focus of this practice is Positive Personal Transformation. I strive to help every client find his or her own personal sense of Happiness and Well-being. I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years and teaching counseling for over 15 years at New Jersey City University. Mental Health is not just an absence of sadness or anxiety. The type of mental health we will work on is a real motivation and enthusiasm for life. Together, let's start creating the life that you want to live.

Do you struggle with anxiety or depression which keeps you from experiencing joy in your life? Or do you feel alone and cannot figure out how to navigate effectively through life’s ups and downs? Most of us can live more expansive, less fearful lives. I have over 30 years of experience working with people struggling to find their voice, along with becoming more comfortable using it as a vehicle to express who they are and what they truly want.

Seeking therapy for your child can be overwhelming and is important to work with a therapist who is collaborative and consistently available to parents. I specialize in play therapy with young children and psychotherapy for teens and I work with youngsters coping with chronic medical illness. My approach is creative, warm and accessible to all family members and I utilize a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral strategies, art therapy, sand play therapy and group counseling. I assist parents in becoming "on the same page" regarding their children and I help caregivers to review their own parenting styles.

At NYC Cognitive Therapy, our ideal client is actively engaged in their mental health journey, facing challenges like anxiety, depression, OCD, or relationship issues. They seek a structured, evidence-based approach to build long-term resilience. Whether in individual, couples, or group therapy, they value research-backed strategies and are motivated to apply them. With 10 diverse therapists on staff, we help you feel better now and equip you with tools for future challenges, striving for a fulfilling and empowered life.

Nidhi Shah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2021. Nidhi obtained her Master’s degree from William Paterson University in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. She has seven years of experience in a Partial Hospitalization Program for children aged 6 to 11 and their families, along with more than three years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults individually. Nidhi enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues including anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, trauma, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum.

For more than 25 years, I have worked with children, teens, and adults coping with a variety of problems and situations. Through therapy, I believe that people can develop greater insight and more adaptive, life-affirming ways of coping with their unique difficulties and circumstances. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, health problems, loss, grief, and relationship/family/parenting issues. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University in New York City.

My name is Doris I 'am licensed clinical social worker with 20 years clinical experience. I’m also an Afghanistan Veteran who directed a combat stress control facility as a deployed provider . I’m trained psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and mind-body approaches to healing, I am able to be flexible in my approached to working with you and offer you the most effective treatments available.

Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, exploring difficulties, and learning new strategies. We will work together to learn healthy coping skills, to assist you in navigating challenges faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a safe space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.

Anne-Marie Urbanski is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working as a mental health clinician since 2020. Prior to working as a mental health clinician, she was a high school counselor for seven years. Anne-Marie has a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Child Studies and a Master of Arts in Counseling, both from Montclair State University. Anne-Marie believes therapy is not a one size fits all, and prefers to use an eclectic approach. She will provide a holistic approach to therapy, and it will be delivered in a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental manner. Anne-Marie's main areas of focus are depression and anxiety.