In Person Therapists in Saddle River, NJ
Gina believes that therapy should not feel like a chore. Of course, at times, it can be difficult, but she likes to keep things fun, when appropriate, and personable to best serve the needs of the populations she serves. She believes in laughter and movement to improve client engagement. She is warm and kind but direct in helping clients reach goals.
Gina believes that therapy should not feel like a chore. Of course, at times, it can be difficult, but she likes to keep things fun, when appropriate, and personable to best serve the needs of the populations she serves. She believes in laughter and movement to improve client engagement. She is warm and kind but direct in helping clients reach goals.
Life is about transition. And with each transition comes challenges. Some are easy and some more difficult to manage.
Sometimes the challenge comes in the form of a failed relationship, sometimes we lose a loved one and feel the desolation and loneliness of dealing with life's challenges alone, sometimes anxiety takes over and renders us less capable of managing our daily responsibilities. Sometimes we act in ways that even we do not fully understand or that moves us further and further away from success, happiness and serenity.
Life is about transition. And with each transition comes challenges. Some are easy and some more difficult to manage.
Sometimes the challenge comes in the form of a failed relationship, sometimes we lose a loved one and feel the desolation and loneliness of dealing with life's challenges alone, sometimes anxiety takes over and renders us less capable of managing our daily responsibilities. Sometimes we act in ways that even we do not fully understand or that moves us further and further away from success, happiness and serenity.
Welcome to Hopeful Heart Counseling! We are a Northern NJ specialized private therapy practice. As founder of Hopeful Heart Counseling, it is my privilege and passion to help you restore balance in your life. I specialize in working with individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I utilize empirically based practices when working with mental health issues affecting adolescents and adults. I use an eclectic approach that is solution focused. When combined with transparency and authenticity, it helps put clients at ease and allows them to openly express themselves and their feelings.
Welcome to Hopeful Heart Counseling! We are a Northern NJ specialized private therapy practice. As founder of Hopeful Heart Counseling, it is my privilege and passion to help you restore balance in your life. I specialize in working with individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I utilize empirically based practices when working with mental health issues affecting adolescents and adults. I use an eclectic approach that is solution focused. When combined with transparency and authenticity, it helps put clients at ease and allows them to openly express themselves and their feelings.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Footprints began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Footprints began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
I have been a therapist for 29 years. I assist adult clients and families and couples in working through underlying reasons for their pain, problems and conflicts, and help them learn skills to manage their emotions and behavior to solve problems and form healthier relationships. I help children, adolescents and their parents manage phase of life challenges, and the struggles posed by conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood dysregulation, trauma and behavioral difficulties.
I have been a therapist for 29 years. I assist adult clients and families and couples in working through underlying reasons for their pain, problems and conflicts, and help them learn skills to manage their emotions and behavior to solve problems and form healthier relationships. I help children, adolescents and their parents manage phase of life challenges, and the struggles posed by conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood dysregulation, trauma and behavioral difficulties.
Imagine your life as a bookshelf: It may feel like the “TRAUMA” book is the only one on your shelf. It’s big and heavy and it hurts to think about opening it. In our work together you will learn how to build a library full of rich life experiences around what you’ve already survived. You won’t have to numb the pain. You won’t have to minimize what you feel to make others comfortable. You will get to process your traumas and feel present for the first time in a long time, or maybe in your life.
Imagine your life as a bookshelf: It may feel like the “TRAUMA” book is the only one on your shelf. It’s big and heavy and it hurts to think about opening it. In our work together you will learn how to build a library full of rich life experiences around what you’ve already survived. You won’t have to numb the pain. You won’t have to minimize what you feel to make others comfortable. You will get to process your traumas and feel present for the first time in a long time, or maybe in your life.
Janet Anne Bertelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
The future you deserve. You know it's out there - but how do you get there? If you're searching for a therapist, there's a good chance you're experiencing emotional pain. You may have suffered a loss or experienced trauma. Perhaps you are dealing with a pattern of troubled relationships, or a tendency toward underachievement at work or school. It may be that you're struggling with a difficult life transition, or a history of self-sabotaging behaviors that has kept you from achieving your goals and finding peace.
The future you deserve. You know it's out there - but how do you get there? If you're searching for a therapist, there's a good chance you're experiencing emotional pain. You may have suffered a loss or experienced trauma. Perhaps you are dealing with a pattern of troubled relationships, or a tendency toward underachievement at work or school. It may be that you're struggling with a difficult life transition, or a history of self-sabotaging behaviors that has kept you from achieving your goals and finding peace.
Being a good therapist requires more than being a good listener. My treatment style is dynamic, interpersonal, and focused on creating real and lasting change. Contact me today and start living the life you want.
Being a good therapist requires more than being a good listener. My treatment style is dynamic, interpersonal, and focused on creating real and lasting change. Contact me today and start living the life you want.
Tom J Kersting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
"What you think about you bring about."
Think about this quote for a moment. It describes who you are. If you want to change your feelings and behaviors you must first change the way you think.
Therapy begins the moment you pick-up the phone. It is my priority to personally respond to all inquiries and first time appointments. My number one goal is to help you make lasting changes in your life and to unleash your inner strength.
"What you think about you bring about."
Think about this quote for a moment. It describes who you are. If you want to change your feelings and behaviors you must first change the way you think.
Therapy begins the moment you pick-up the phone. It is my priority to personally respond to all inquiries and first time appointments. My number one goal is to help you make lasting changes in your life and to unleash your inner strength.
Erin Asquith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Relationships are hard. Feeling like you & your partner are too busy, with no time for each other. That you've grown apart, almost like roommates. Intimacy barely existent. Having the same, unresolved arguments. Uncertain about where your relationship stands. Divorce keeps popping up in your mind. Feel like you keep swiping -- dating scene feels defeating. Looking for hope, a new route for your relationship(s) - rebuilding, reconnecting or separating/divorce or an open relationship. It's scary to embark on individual or couple's therapy, sharing all of this with a stranger, but you're ready to work & create change.
Relationships are hard. Feeling like you & your partner are too busy, with no time for each other. That you've grown apart, almost like roommates. Intimacy barely existent. Having the same, unresolved arguments. Uncertain about where your relationship stands. Divorce keeps popping up in your mind. Feel like you keep swiping -- dating scene feels defeating. Looking for hope, a new route for your relationship(s) - rebuilding, reconnecting or separating/divorce or an open relationship. It's scary to embark on individual or couple's therapy, sharing all of this with a stranger, but you're ready to work & create change.
It is often quite difficult to make that first phone call requesting therapy. Usually that call is precipitated by the realization that possibly, " I don't have to face my difficulties alone" and "just maybe, I can feel better sooner with some help". I always make an effort to help clients feel at ease and to clarify their needs. I work towards enabling clients to experience their strengths as they address their difficulties.
It is often quite difficult to make that first phone call requesting therapy. Usually that call is precipitated by the realization that possibly, " I don't have to face my difficulties alone" and "just maybe, I can feel better sooner with some help". I always make an effort to help clients feel at ease and to clarify their needs. I work towards enabling clients to experience their strengths as they address their difficulties.
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It can be difficult to take that first step to seek help, wondering if you'll select the right therapist and whether the process will make a difference in your life. The clients I work with are often struggling with life transitions-divorce, relationship/marital conflicts, loss of a loved one, life/career decisions-issues that are difficult and can result in anxiety, depression, or anger, and mostly interfere with life satisfaction and functioning at full capability.
It can be difficult to take that first step to seek help, wondering if you'll select the right therapist and whether the process will make a difference in your life. The clients I work with are often struggling with life transitions-divorce, relationship/marital conflicts, loss of a loved one, life/career decisions-issues that are difficult and can result in anxiety, depression, or anger, and mostly interfere with life satisfaction and functioning at full capability.
Carol L. Videtti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
As a strengths-based therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to achieve the highest version of themselves through a combination of knowledge, insight and behavioral change. Whether you are struggling to navigate a difficult life event, seeking greater self-compassion or wanting to understand how to break old patterns of thinking or relating that are no longer serving you, I will help you to identify the barriers and develop the understanding and skills you need to move forward.
As a strengths-based therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to achieve the highest version of themselves through a combination of knowledge, insight and behavioral change. Whether you are struggling to navigate a difficult life event, seeking greater self-compassion or wanting to understand how to break old patterns of thinking or relating that are no longer serving you, I will help you to identify the barriers and develop the understanding and skills you need to move forward.
Paul D. Kreisinger, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Thomas Ogden wrote "The most fundamental human need is that of being and becoming more fully oneself...becoming more fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states; becoming better able to sense one's own unique creative potentials and finding forms in which to develop them; feeling that one is speaking one's own ideas with a voice of one's own; becoming a larger person in one's relationships with others; developing more fully a humane and just value system and set of ethical standards."
Thomas Ogden wrote "The most fundamental human need is that of being and becoming more fully oneself...becoming more fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states; becoming better able to sense one's own unique creative potentials and finding forms in which to develop them; feeling that one is speaking one's own ideas with a voice of one's own; becoming a larger person in one's relationships with others; developing more fully a humane and just value system and set of ethical standards."
Levine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Highly experienced professional guiding motivated people through personal change for better relationships with self and others.
Highly experienced professional guiding motivated people through personal change for better relationships with self and others.
Lance Stern LCSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
I am a licensed Board Certified psychotherapist, regarded as intuitive, patient and kind. My diverse professional background in combination with my lifelong dedication to guiding others through emotional challenges has informed my unique empathetic approach to psychotherapy. I understand that most issues lie deep and it takes time for clients to work them through to find lasting relief. However, others might only need short term treatment, then I will address presenting problems to offer more immediate relief. My goal is to assist each client in finding comfort, perspective, stability and strategies to resolve inner conflicts.
I am a licensed Board Certified psychotherapist, regarded as intuitive, patient and kind. My diverse professional background in combination with my lifelong dedication to guiding others through emotional challenges has informed my unique empathetic approach to psychotherapy. I understand that most issues lie deep and it takes time for clients to work them through to find lasting relief. However, others might only need short term treatment, then I will address presenting problems to offer more immediate relief. My goal is to assist each client in finding comfort, perspective, stability and strategies to resolve inner conflicts.
Asking for help is uncomfortable. It takes courage to seek out guidance. Often our internal voice makes us second guess ourselves. Trust your instinct and follow your intuition and call now. People feel at ease with me and enjoy my pleasant demeanor. I have a natural ability to connect with people of all ages. We all need to be heard, validated and most importantly feel cared about. I will do this for you. I have great compassion, common sense and I am direct. I will support you while you develop new skills to change your life for the better. I also provide Reiki and I am a Reiki Master. Reiki costs 100 dollars 45 minutes.
Asking for help is uncomfortable. It takes courage to seek out guidance. Often our internal voice makes us second guess ourselves. Trust your instinct and follow your intuition and call now. People feel at ease with me and enjoy my pleasant demeanor. I have a natural ability to connect with people of all ages. We all need to be heard, validated and most importantly feel cared about. I will do this for you. I have great compassion, common sense and I am direct. I will support you while you develop new skills to change your life for the better. I also provide Reiki and I am a Reiki Master. Reiki costs 100 dollars 45 minutes.
Susan D. Gerstley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with feelings of: hopelessness, anger, fear, frustration, resentment, sadness, and confusion. My goal is to guide and support you in identifying and making the life changes necessary to improve your relationships, your work, and your overall happiness. I foster a collaborative and non-judgmental alliance between us-- this is vital for your therapeutic experience to be a success. You will discover a safe environment where, together, we can explore the external and internal roadblocks that are preventing you from being as happy as you deserve to be.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with feelings of: hopelessness, anger, fear, frustration, resentment, sadness, and confusion. My goal is to guide and support you in identifying and making the life changes necessary to improve your relationships, your work, and your overall happiness. I foster a collaborative and non-judgmental alliance between us-- this is vital for your therapeutic experience to be a success. You will discover a safe environment where, together, we can explore the external and internal roadblocks that are preventing you from being as happy as you deserve to be.
Mary Beth Del Balzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
My mission is to patiently support people in seeking and finding joy that eludes them, helping them to empower themselves by using psychotherapy & hypnotherapy, working with the mind, body, emotions and our spirit that makes us unique and a part of the whole of humanity. Our therapeutic alliance encourages a look at the world in a new, safe way. Hypnosis and work in the subconscious is the eye to the soul. I'm an expert hypnotherapist with numerous hypnosis certifications, in private psychotherapy practice since 2005 and a practicing clinical hypnotherapist since 1995, located in NJ.
My mission is to patiently support people in seeking and finding joy that eludes them, helping them to empower themselves by using psychotherapy & hypnotherapy, working with the mind, body, emotions and our spirit that makes us unique and a part of the whole of humanity. Our therapeutic alliance encourages a look at the world in a new, safe way. Hypnosis and work in the subconscious is the eye to the soul. I'm an expert hypnotherapist with numerous hypnosis certifications, in private psychotherapy practice since 2005 and a practicing clinical hypnotherapist since 1995, located in NJ.
Pia Jacangelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
I have a generic private practice, but specialize in couple therapy and eating disorders. I also treat self-esteem issues, relationship issues, divorce, depression and anxiety. My experience spans over 35 years. I am passionate about what I do and eager to help those who want to find ''their highest potential!" I enjoy working with individuals from 16-80! Come take a leap into the world of emotional growth...
I have a generic private practice, but specialize in couple therapy and eating disorders. I also treat self-esteem issues, relationship issues, divorce, depression and anxiety. My experience spans over 35 years. I am passionate about what I do and eager to help those who want to find ''their highest potential!" I enjoy working with individuals from 16-80! Come take a leap into the world of emotional growth...
