Christian Therapists in Short Hills, NJ
Ovais Ahmed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I've been providing counseling services for over four years to individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and their Christian faith. I am a firm believer that your past mistakes and/or current struggles do not define you. If you are "tired of being tired", are at a crossroad in life and looking for hope, or are curious to see how therapy may benefit you, give me a call.
I've been providing counseling services for over four years to individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and their Christian faith. I am a firm believer that your past mistakes and/or current struggles do not define you. If you are "tired of being tired", are at a crossroad in life and looking for hope, or are curious to see how therapy may benefit you, give me a call.
Kelly Jenner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
My spiritual journey as a Catholic Christian has become an integral part of how I'm led to help others.
Enter a peaceful, safe environment where you can gain powerful insights. I'm here to help people look at themselves without judgement. This helps unnecessary stories to gently fall away, revealing their authentic selves, while learning to love and accept who they truly are. One of my specialties is helping to navigate through the struggles of feeling inadequate in life. I also enjoy teaching techniques that provide calmness and well-being in the mind and body.
My spiritual journey as a Catholic Christian has become an integral part of how I'm led to help others.
Enter a peaceful, safe environment where you can gain powerful insights. I'm here to help people look at themselves without judgement. This helps unnecessary stories to gently fall away, revealing their authentic selves, while learning to love and accept who they truly are. One of my specialties is helping to navigate through the struggles of feeling inadequate in life. I also enjoy teaching techniques that provide calmness and well-being in the mind and body.
Dr. Lori Nixon Bethea
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Currently accepting new clients. Thank you for your interest in seeking counseling services through my private practice. I am dually licensed in New Jersey and New York. I have 17 years experience in the field of mental health. My specialization is treating issues that impact women ages 18-70 and I am currently implementing a therapy group for women dealing with uterine health conditions beginning this July.
Currently accepting new clients. Thank you for your interest in seeking counseling services through my private practice. I am dually licensed in New Jersey and New York. I have 17 years experience in the field of mental health. My specialization is treating issues that impact women ages 18-70 and I am currently implementing a therapy group for women dealing with uterine health conditions beginning this July.
Laura Falk - Mental Health Therapist LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
You're frustrated with the cycle of arguing with your partner - you fight over the same things all the time, but nothing is ever resolved. Arguments are filled with defensiveness, criticism, and blaming. Want to have productive conversations where you both feel heard, understood, and validated? You deserve to feel safe enough to share vulnerable feelings without being shut down. Laura helps partners feel and be more responsive, accessible, receptive, and connected to one another - learning to turn towards each other instead of away. If you're stuck or feeling blocked in your relationship, it's time for a change. See website for more
You're frustrated with the cycle of arguing with your partner - you fight over the same things all the time, but nothing is ever resolved. Arguments are filled with defensiveness, criticism, and blaming. Want to have productive conversations where you both feel heard, understood, and validated? You deserve to feel safe enough to share vulnerable feelings without being shut down. Laura helps partners feel and be more responsive, accessible, receptive, and connected to one another - learning to turn towards each other instead of away. If you're stuck or feeling blocked in your relationship, it's time for a change. See website for more
Bailey’s Holistic Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Has daily life caused you feelings of despair, hopelessness, anxiety, depression or fear? Bailey’s Holistic Counseling would like to partner with you and collaborate in order to meet your needs. My goal is to provide a holistic treatment approach that is tailored to meet your specific goals that encompasses your body, mind, and spirit.
Has daily life caused you feelings of despair, hopelessness, anxiety, depression or fear? Bailey’s Holistic Counseling would like to partner with you and collaborate in order to meet your needs. My goal is to provide a holistic treatment approach that is tailored to meet your specific goals that encompasses your body, mind, and spirit.
Surging Vibrations Lifestyle LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSPsy, LCADC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Tonya, the owner of Surging Vibrations Lifestyle LLC. I recognize the courage it takes to seek out a therapist, and I commend your determination to break free from the patterns of substance use and pursue a balanced life. Here, you'll find a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your addictions and co-occurring issues, identify triggers, and develop effective coping skills.
Welcome! I'm Tonya, the owner of Surging Vibrations Lifestyle LLC. I recognize the courage it takes to seek out a therapist, and I commend your determination to break free from the patterns of substance use and pursue a balanced life. Here, you'll find a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your addictions and co-occurring issues, identify triggers, and develop effective coping skills.
Erika Hurtado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
I specialize in trauma informed care with teens and adults who are navigating painful and challenging life transitions. These challenges may have left you with questions such as why do I act/feel this way? Or the opposite: why am I not having an emotional response to this? Maybe a sense of disconnect from your body? Sometimes you are able to identify the root cause of those actions and feelings that caused a significant transition in our lives. Other times, you do not understand the behaviors and emotions that lead to disruptions within yourself and relationships. Sometimes leaving you feeling numb or disconnected from your body.
I specialize in trauma informed care with teens and adults who are navigating painful and challenging life transitions. These challenges may have left you with questions such as why do I act/feel this way? Or the opposite: why am I not having an emotional response to this? Maybe a sense of disconnect from your body? Sometimes you are able to identify the root cause of those actions and feelings that caused a significant transition in our lives. Other times, you do not understand the behaviors and emotions that lead to disruptions within yourself and relationships. Sometimes leaving you feeling numb or disconnected from your body.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Dr. Barbara Hanna
Marriage & Family Therapist, DCFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained to think systemically and work with individuals, couples and families. My expertise, however, is working with couples and parents. Over the years, I have helped many couples overcome their relationship issues, including: communication issues, infidelity, sexual issues, etc. I have also worked with many families, helping parents overcome issues with their children, both young children and adults. I have also extensively explored issues related to working with couples where one partner is experiencing chronic pain.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained to think systemically and work with individuals, couples and families. My expertise, however, is working with couples and parents. Over the years, I have helped many couples overcome their relationship issues, including: communication issues, infidelity, sexual issues, etc. I have also worked with many families, helping parents overcome issues with their children, both young children and adults. I have also extensively explored issues related to working with couples where one partner is experiencing chronic pain.
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
Emily Braithwaite @Offering Grain Holdings, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
The body and the mind have a powerful connection. How you feel affects how you think. Constant worrying can lead to headaches, high blood pressure, or other serious problems, while health problems can lead to stress, depression, and anxiety. Together we can combat these problems. From my therapy sessions, I provide people with a positive outlook on life in order to better handle mental health problems. I also provide stress-management techniques for individuals so they can understand the root of their problems and develop plans for life-long happiness.
The body and the mind have a powerful connection. How you feel affects how you think. Constant worrying can lead to headaches, high blood pressure, or other serious problems, while health problems can lead to stress, depression, and anxiety. Together we can combat these problems. From my therapy sessions, I provide people with a positive outlook on life in order to better handle mental health problems. I also provide stress-management techniques for individuals so they can understand the root of their problems and develop plans for life-long happiness.
Marissa Strader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
I enjoy working specifically with individuals struggling fertility, prenatal, and postpartum issues. I also have experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, patterns of disordered eating, obsessive thoughts, struggles related to the military lifestyle, and adjustment issues. My goal is to create and hold a safe space for you to process your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that you can learn how to not only cope, but to create an empowered version of yourself moving forward.
I enjoy working specifically with individuals struggling fertility, prenatal, and postpartum issues. I also have experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, patterns of disordered eating, obsessive thoughts, struggles related to the military lifestyle, and adjustment issues. My goal is to create and hold a safe space for you to process your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that you can learn how to not only cope, but to create an empowered version of yourself moving forward.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help when struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or dealing with complex family dynamics. As your therapist, I am here to support you through this journey. Together, we will work collaboratively to uncover the root of these challenges and find ways for you to heal and grow. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. I want to help you have an authentic therapeutic experience that is realistic and helps you reach your goals. I believe that you deserve to find the calm and joy you are searching for; I am here to help you achieve that!
It takes a lot of courage to seek help when struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or dealing with complex family dynamics. As your therapist, I am here to support you through this journey. Together, we will work collaboratively to uncover the root of these challenges and find ways for you to heal and grow. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. I want to help you have an authentic therapeutic experience that is realistic and helps you reach your goals. I believe that you deserve to find the calm and joy you are searching for; I am here to help you achieve that!
Since 1932, Council for Relationships has provided therapy and psychiatry services to those in Pennslyvania and New Jersey. Our Staff Clinicians offer individual, relationship (sometimes called "couples"), family, and sex therapy online and in person. We make the best therapy services accessible to everyone. Our 80+ Staff Therapists & Psychiatrists specialize in over 45 specialties and provide comprehensive mental health care and medicine management. We see clients of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexualities. We believe that thriving relationships foster flourishing communities. Let us help you thrive.
Since 1932, Council for Relationships has provided therapy and psychiatry services to those in Pennslyvania and New Jersey. Our Staff Clinicians offer individual, relationship (sometimes called "couples"), family, and sex therapy online and in person. We make the best therapy services accessible to everyone. Our 80+ Staff Therapists & Psychiatrists specialize in over 45 specialties and provide comprehensive mental health care and medicine management. We see clients of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexualities. We believe that thriving relationships foster flourishing communities. Let us help you thrive.
Heather Cannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Everyone deserves to live their happiest & healthiest life. However, sometimes anxiety, stress, burnout, unexpected or expected, but challenging life transitions can steal our joy. Loss of all kinds - a relationship, a job, a pet, a dream can steal our joy & our hope. Managing these challenges on our own can make overcoming them more difficult. Therapy can be a great resource to offer support, hope, education, and cultivate more self awareness leading towards greater health and happiness.
Everyone deserves to live their happiest & healthiest life. However, sometimes anxiety, stress, burnout, unexpected or expected, but challenging life transitions can steal our joy. Loss of all kinds - a relationship, a job, a pet, a dream can steal our joy & our hope. Managing these challenges on our own can make overcoming them more difficult. Therapy can be a great resource to offer support, hope, education, and cultivate more self awareness leading towards greater health and happiness.
Vanessa Conti
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
You know that feeling of disconnection between your head and your heart? When you're struggling and know that the feedback you're getting from trusted loved ones is logical, but for some reason it just isn't making you feel better? If you could just "think" or "do" your way out of pain, you probably wouldn't be here. Emotions always show up for good reason - even when they don't seem to fit. God created the spectrum of emotions to be felt, seen, heard, and understood. When we don't have a safe place to explore them, they get ignored, buried, stuck, and confusing, and they can no longer do their job. This creates disconnection.
You know that feeling of disconnection between your head and your heart? When you're struggling and know that the feedback you're getting from trusted loved ones is logical, but for some reason it just isn't making you feel better? If you could just "think" or "do" your way out of pain, you probably wouldn't be here. Emotions always show up for good reason - even when they don't seem to fit. God created the spectrum of emotions to be felt, seen, heard, and understood. When we don't have a safe place to explore them, they get ignored, buried, stuck, and confusing, and they can no longer do their job. This creates disconnection.
My name is Elyse Reilly,LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with older adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or social isolation. I can connect them to community resources and provide compassionate, emotional support with issues of aging. I am a Medicare Provider and willing to do either home visits or virtual visits. I am working in Union and surrounding counties and can be reached by phone or email. I accept traditional Medicare Insurance and I am in network with Aetna, Amerihealth and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurances
My name is Elyse Reilly,LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with older adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or social isolation. I can connect them to community resources and provide compassionate, emotional support with issues of aging. I am a Medicare Provider and willing to do either home visits or virtual visits. I am working in Union and surrounding counties and can be reached by phone or email. I accept traditional Medicare Insurance and I am in network with Aetna, Amerihealth and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurances
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Kristin Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, NJ 07081
My areas of expertise include: depression, trauma, anxiety, attachment and relationship issues, grief and loss, and Christian counseling.
I commend you for taking the brave step to consider starting therapy. It is my sincere hope that our work together will encourage you and help you to heal and grow. We all experience challenges in life; sometimes those challenges turn our lives upside down and shatter our lives into broken pieces. Engaging in therapy can help you put the pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic of a life that is filled with peace, hope, joy, meaning, and fulfillment. Growth and change are possible when you make the commitment to prioritize yourself and do your healing work. I consider it a privilege to join you on this journey.
My areas of expertise include: depression, trauma, anxiety, attachment and relationship issues, grief and loss, and Christian counseling.
I commend you for taking the brave step to consider starting therapy. It is my sincere hope that our work together will encourage you and help you to heal and grow. We all experience challenges in life; sometimes those challenges turn our lives upside down and shatter our lives into broken pieces. Engaging in therapy can help you put the pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic of a life that is filled with peace, hope, joy, meaning, and fulfillment. Growth and change are possible when you make the commitment to prioritize yourself and do your healing work. I consider it a privilege to join you on this journey.
For over 50 years I have been on a spiritual journey as a Christian.
For over 25 years it has been my passion to help men and women become the person they want to be. My clients find me compassionate, accepting, understanding, and caring. I have a heart for working with men, especially, in all their areas of woundedness. Those wounds can be expressed in covert depression, relational problems,anxiety, perfectionism, feeling disconnected, and compulsive sexual behaviors. I also have an expertise in working with individuals whose personal faith in God is important to them. However, I respect and work well with those with no belief in God or beliefs different than mine.
For over 50 years I have been on a spiritual journey as a Christian.
For over 25 years it has been my passion to help men and women become the person they want to be. My clients find me compassionate, accepting, understanding, and caring. I have a heart for working with men, especially, in all their areas of woundedness. Those wounds can be expressed in covert depression, relational problems,anxiety, perfectionism, feeling disconnected, and compulsive sexual behaviors. I also have an expertise in working with individuals whose personal faith in God is important to them. However, I respect and work well with those with no belief in God or beliefs different than mine.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.