Anxiety Therapists in Secaucus, NJ

My goal of working with you is to assist you in navigating difficulties, issues, and problems within your life that you would like to address in a supportive and empathic manner. I work specifically with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I treat clients for an array of quality of life issues including: depression, anxiety, work related stress, grief and loss, and family conflict. Further, I am here to create a safe space to work on past trauma and other issues that are impacting your life. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone and I am here to listen and to join you on this journey.

My passion is helping others. Learning how to move through problems instead of resisting them reduces uncomfortable feelings. How we respond to life determines our level of fulfillment. I help clients improve life functioning and relationships in order to reach their potential. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem, eating disorders, school/academic issues, and relationship turmoil can get in the way.

Are you struggling with anxious thoughts that leave you feeling upset, nervous, or scared? Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Are you having a hard time communicating with your friends and loved ones? Trauma and anxiety can often leave us feeling confused, lost, lonely, or afraid. You are not alone in your pain. I will walk with you on your path of healing towards a life that holds peace, happiness, and self-love. We will work to identify memories that are holding you back, learn ways to help you reconnect to your body, and help you live your authentic life. You deserve to heal; you deserve to feel whole again.

Working with a therapist that you trust can be a life changing experience. Are you having problems with a relationship or work, financial stress, substance abuse or another addiction? Or are you anxious, sad, or overwhelmed? Things can get better. One of my clients told me that my office was a sacred space. In this environment you may feel free to truly express yourself and face the problems that are bothering you. Some of my work has been with people who were in unhealthy relationships or exposed to trauma in their early years.

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.

Life is challenging and it's not surprising that many of us struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty making decisions and building healthy relationships. Many of us have received the message that we aren’t “good enough”. These messages can come from many different sources and it can be difficult not to internalize these unhealthy belief systems. We will work together to get a better understanding of how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors have been impacted by past and present experiences and what you can do to not allow these negative experiences define who you are today.

You're bullied by an unrelenting inner critic. It's crushing your self-esteem. You work so hard to do everything right and check all the boxes, never letting down your guard, never letting them see you sweat. The worry, stress, and fear of disappointing others is exhausting. You thought once you had it all figured out, you’d finally feel okay, right? But you always feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough. It's so frustrating being plagued by anxiety, perfectionism or even depression. And numbing out just makes it worse. At what point do you get to enjoy this life? Deep down you feel broken and don't know how to fix it.

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.

Devin M McManus is a Licensed Associated Counselor (LAC) who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from King's College (Wilkes-Barre, PA) with a degree in Psychology (BA) and from William Paterson University (Wayne, NJ) with a degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (MA). Devin believes in using a variety of approaches to help her clients, with a primary focus in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness approaches. She believes that no single approach is the right fit for every person and works with the client on identifying the approaches that work best for them.

Dr. Kenya Humphries is a Psychologist in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2002. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Humphries knows that life can be a struggle, even more so due to the pandemic. Be it depression, anxiety, aging, financial stress, postpartum depression, midlife transitions or any of life's issues, Dr. Humphries would like to help you alleviate and manage these challenges. As your therapist, she'd like to help you gain new insights and perspectives into your problems to help you lead a more fulfilled life.

Tom (He/Him) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2008, he secured his master’s degree in clinical social work at Fordham University and holds a Master of Divinity at Seton Hall University. His previous experience includes many years working with the HIV/AIDS community, LGBTQIA+, First responders (Police, Fire and EMT), Veterans, Priest & Religious and Male Survivors of childhood sexual abuse/domestic violence. Tom works with people from age 16 years old to those celebrating the Golden Years of life: individuals, couples, family and groups.

Education and experience: I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from William Paterson University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. My experience has allowed me to work with diverse populations of various ages with different issues. These include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting, sexual abuse, and assertiveness. My therapeutic treatment approaches include Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Play Therapy in individual and group settings.

Life can at times make even the most resilient person feel defeated, hopeless, helpless, demotivated and discouraged. I believe that in spite of feeling mishandled by life and sometimes by people, humans have an innate ability to refocus, redefine, reshape and overcome the complications we may be facing. Working through life's many unwanted, unwarranted, and unimaginable circumstances we are able to gain perspective, find a new way of defining the difficulty, and ultimately develop new ways of navigating through the environmental, emotional, and psychological obstacles barring or disallowing us access to living our best life.

In my practice, I see the normal, everyday person who needs help managing their emotions and behaviors. We make mistakes and life can be confusing. I’m here to help with that. I am a warm, caring, compassionate professional with a special interest in working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I am dedicated to helping individuals find their strengths, accept their flaws, and motivate themselves to make positive changes in their lives. I help people make goals, motivate themselves to change, and find ways to implement strategies to make those adjustments in their lives.

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies from Stockton University in 2016; however, after working at my University’s counseling center for four years, I decided to follow my passion for the helping professions and pursue a career as a therapist. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health from Montclair State University in 2019, and became licensed as an Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey shortly after.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.

Arlene earned her Bachelor's of Arts degree at Bloomfield College in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice. She then obtained her Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology and Counseling at Saint Elizabeth University. After receiving her Master's degree, she decided to further her education and pursue two post graduate certifications at Montclair State University in Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Advanced Counseling. Arlene believes that having a collaborative, strong therapeutic relationship brings positive therapy outcomes.

Amina Ellrott is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is board certified and has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Montclair State University with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Amina also has a masters degree in School Psychology from Rowan University. Amina believes that the counselor-client relationship is the cornerstone to treatment success. She takes the time to learn about clients from each of their unique experiences with the understanding that it is critical to recognize how their identities have shaped the way they see the world.

Lakeesha D. Conyers is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2024. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Jersey City University, along with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Lakeesha helps clients process pressing issues by exploring their thoughts by asking questions that are not normally asked. She leads with gentleness, kindness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. Lakeesha has a strong background in higher education and offers skills relatable to assist young adults with figuring out the next step for life and career choices.