Female Therapists in Short Hills, NJ
As a trauma informed therapist, I am interested in the interconnectedness of the mind and body and use my training and experience to guide individuals through the process of identifying and strengthening the power within to achieve balance, joy, and a sense of greater purpose. I work using a holistic approach incorporating multiple aspects of the human experience, including nutrition, physical wellness and social or familial support. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and have completed Level 3 through The IFS Institute.
As a trauma informed therapist, I am interested in the interconnectedness of the mind and body and use my training and experience to guide individuals through the process of identifying and strengthening the power within to achieve balance, joy, and a sense of greater purpose. I work using a holistic approach incorporating multiple aspects of the human experience, including nutrition, physical wellness and social or familial support. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and have completed Level 3 through The IFS Institute.
Robin Gershon Halpern
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
My clients say that I am caring, warm, easy to talk to, solution focused and skilled. My goal for you is to feel better, heal, make positive changes and have a successful happy life. During my 25 years of experience I have worked with children, teens, schools, individuals, couples, families and groups with struggles from life circumstances, anxiety and depression. My expertise is with helping the special needs family navigate the complicated array of needs, including school issues and integrate the emotions and counseling needs of the child/teen and family as a whole. I work with many families where there is a child or adult with Autism and ADHD. Where ADHD is present, in addition to counseling, I provide coaching and organizational strategies.
My clients say that I am caring, warm, easy to talk to, solution focused and skilled. My goal for you is to feel better, heal, make positive changes and have a successful happy life. During my 25 years of experience I have worked with children, teens, schools, individuals, couples, families and groups with struggles from life circumstances, anxiety and depression. My expertise is with helping the special needs family navigate the complicated array of needs, including school issues and integrate the emotions and counseling needs of the child/teen and family as a whole. I work with many families where there is a child or adult with Autism and ADHD. Where ADHD is present, in addition to counseling, I provide coaching and organizational strategies.
Ashley Beaton-Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Navigating the twists and turns of life can be overwhelming, for children and adults alike. Therapy can help provide a road map to guide you or your child through these difficult moments and to whatever destination awaits you. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or other stressors, therapy can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and develop tools to cope with challenges. Working together, we will figure out a route to help you get to the best version of yourself.
Navigating the twists and turns of life can be overwhelming, for children and adults alike. Therapy can help provide a road map to guide you or your child through these difficult moments and to whatever destination awaits you. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or other stressors, therapy can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and develop tools to cope with challenges. Working together, we will figure out a route to help you get to the best version of yourself.
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.
Julia offers versatile counseling, drawing on approaches that meet the needs of each unique individual. Julia emphasizes how a holistic approach can be beneficial to improving all aspects of well-being. Experience consists of being employed at Philadelphia's Ronald McDonald House and Seabrook house in her early experiences within the field providing therapeutic supports. Additionally, she has worked with children, adolescents and adults, while at Genpsych PC Partial Hospital and Short Hillls Counseling PC as a clinician, treating diagnosis of anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse.
Julia offers versatile counseling, drawing on approaches that meet the needs of each unique individual. Julia emphasizes how a holistic approach can be beneficial to improving all aspects of well-being. Experience consists of being employed at Philadelphia's Ronald McDonald House and Seabrook house in her early experiences within the field providing therapeutic supports. Additionally, she has worked with children, adolescents and adults, while at Genpsych PC Partial Hospital and Short Hillls Counseling PC as a clinician, treating diagnosis of anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse.
My ideal client is one that is committed to change. I believe there is no one sized fits all approach to this work and my ideal client will keep an open mind as we explore goals, challenges, and potential problem-solving solutions along the way. I enjoy working with folks that have a desire to better understand themselves and live in alignment with their core values. If you are feeling stuck, struggling with depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict, I'd like to support you to create a life that you're proud of.
My ideal client is one that is committed to change. I believe there is no one sized fits all approach to this work and my ideal client will keep an open mind as we explore goals, challenges, and potential problem-solving solutions along the way. I enjoy working with folks that have a desire to better understand themselves and live in alignment with their core values. If you are feeling stuck, struggling with depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict, I'd like to support you to create a life that you're proud of.
Dr. Angela Gonnella is a New Jersey licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress of adjustment in adolescents and adults. She also specializes in working with “emotionally sensitive” individuals who often feel like their emotions are intense, rapidly changing, and difficult to control. Her clinical work is driven by the evidenced based framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with adaptions as needed to meet each individual’s needs. Dr. Gonnella’s approach to therapy involves directness, non-judgemental stance, genuineness, and humor.
Dr. Angela Gonnella is a New Jersey licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress of adjustment in adolescents and adults. She also specializes in working with “emotionally sensitive” individuals who often feel like their emotions are intense, rapidly changing, and difficult to control. Her clinical work is driven by the evidenced based framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with adaptions as needed to meet each individual’s needs. Dr. Gonnella’s approach to therapy involves directness, non-judgemental stance, genuineness, and humor.
Sometimes we feel very alone, disconnected and as though we are lost and suffering inside. As a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga instructor, my approach is to support clients on their journey to recovery, fulfillment, and completeness. Specializing in helping people through grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, and other causes of suffering, I take a mindful approach in helping clients cultivate self-compassion and happiness. Most importantly, I possess a commitment and willingness to stay present with clients during their journey offering support, compassion, and many other helpful tools along the way.
Sometimes we feel very alone, disconnected and as though we are lost and suffering inside. As a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga instructor, my approach is to support clients on their journey to recovery, fulfillment, and completeness. Specializing in helping people through grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, and other causes of suffering, I take a mindful approach in helping clients cultivate self-compassion and happiness. Most importantly, I possess a commitment and willingness to stay present with clients during their journey offering support, compassion, and many other helpful tools along the way.
Are you experiencing feelings of constant worry and fear, can't shake the feeling that you aren't good enough, or like you should be doing more? Are you worried about your career or finances? Disappointed you aren't in the place you thought you would be at this age? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others on social media, using negative self-talk and procrastinating on your goals? Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear that can manifest differently from person to person. When left untreated, symptoms of anxiety can impair your daily functioning, career and relationships.
Are you experiencing feelings of constant worry and fear, can't shake the feeling that you aren't good enough, or like you should be doing more? Are you worried about your career or finances? Disappointed you aren't in the place you thought you would be at this age? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others on social media, using negative self-talk and procrastinating on your goals? Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear that can manifest differently from person to person. When left untreated, symptoms of anxiety can impair your daily functioning, career and relationships.
Priscilla S. Bauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Priscilla S. Bauer is a LCSW in NJ, graduating Fordham University. Post-graduation, she gained experience with individual, group, and family therapy in the Children/Adolescent Outpatient/Inpatient units at Trinitas Hospital and Monmouth Medical, and was employed with Hoboken UMC as a Crisis Screener intervening in psychiatric emergencies and conducted evaluations. Priscilla was then employed with Effective School Solutions in Glen Ridge, providing individual, group, and family therapy for students ages 11- to 18-years old, and gaining extensive knowledge of IEP and 504 Plan processes/development while working with the CST.
Priscilla S. Bauer is a LCSW in NJ, graduating Fordham University. Post-graduation, she gained experience with individual, group, and family therapy in the Children/Adolescent Outpatient/Inpatient units at Trinitas Hospital and Monmouth Medical, and was employed with Hoboken UMC as a Crisis Screener intervening in psychiatric emergencies and conducted evaluations. Priscilla was then employed with Effective School Solutions in Glen Ridge, providing individual, group, and family therapy for students ages 11- to 18-years old, and gaining extensive knowledge of IEP and 504 Plan processes/development while working with the CST.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
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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.
Johana Jimenez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
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¿Te sientes como si llevaras el peso del mundo sobre tus hombros? ¿Desearías que hubiera más horas en el día para poder hacer todo? ¿Solo piensas en el trabajo y por la noche no puedes dormir porque estás pensando en todas las cosas que aún necesitas hacer? En la actualidad, las personas enfrentan desafíos únicos que a veces pueden resultar abrumadores. Balancear la universidad, una carrera, una familia y otras responsabilidades puede dejar poco tiempo para el autocuidado, lo que lleva a sentimientos de ansiedad, estrés y agotamiento. Es probable que tus relaciones se ven negativamente afectadas por estas presiones.
¿Te sientes como si llevaras el peso del mundo sobre tus hombros? ¿Desearías que hubiera más horas en el día para poder hacer todo? ¿Solo piensas en el trabajo y por la noche no puedes dormir porque estás pensando en todas las cosas que aún necesitas hacer? En la actualidad, las personas enfrentan desafíos únicos que a veces pueden resultar abrumadores. Balancear la universidad, una carrera, una familia y otras responsabilidades puede dejar poco tiempo para el autocuidado, lo que lleva a sentimientos de ansiedad, estrés y agotamiento. Es probable que tus relaciones se ven negativamente afectadas por estas presiones.
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.
Patricia June Siegel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
Are you finding lifes challenges difficult? Transitions can be stressful and difficult to manage. I will provide a supportive and empathetic environment to help you achieve emotional well being and reach your goals.
Are you finding lifes challenges difficult? Transitions can be stressful and difficult to manage. I will provide a supportive and empathetic environment to help you achieve emotional well being and reach your goals.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
Cassandra Hutchins
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
I am a young and vibrant Psychologist who can relate to individuals ranging from adolescence to older adults. Based on my own cultural and diversity experiences, I understand that treatment should be tailored to fit the unique backgrounds of my clients, regardless of age, ethnicity, spiritual preference. I also understand that clients will present with a range of difficulties and I always strive to understand underlying needs to ensure that treatment is effective. I have an extensive background in treating individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulty, OCD, and symptoms as a result of TBI.
I am a young and vibrant Psychologist who can relate to individuals ranging from adolescence to older adults. Based on my own cultural and diversity experiences, I understand that treatment should be tailored to fit the unique backgrounds of my clients, regardless of age, ethnicity, spiritual preference. I also understand that clients will present with a range of difficulties and I always strive to understand underlying needs to ensure that treatment is effective. I have an extensive background in treating individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulty, OCD, and symptoms as a result of TBI.
Meredith Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RYT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
"Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart". Are you having trouble managing it all? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? At Light Street Psychotherapy we work with adults, adolescents and their families who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and anger management. Meredith's therapeutic approach helps clients learn the skills to stay centered in a stressful and fast paced world. She finds appropriate solutions to problems and enhances interpersonal relationships.
"Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart". Are you having trouble managing it all? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? At Light Street Psychotherapy we work with adults, adolescents and their families who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and anger management. Meredith's therapeutic approach helps clients learn the skills to stay centered in a stressful and fast paced world. She finds appropriate solutions to problems and enhances interpersonal relationships.
Christine utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach deriving from several theoretical models including psychodynamic, relational, and a systems perspective. She integrates methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to individual needs. Christine is active in sessions, empathetic and attuned, and authentic. She works collaboratively with clients to change patterns of thought and action, understand themselves better, assess and improve relational dynamics, and process and heal from trauma.
Christine utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach deriving from several theoretical models including psychodynamic, relational, and a systems perspective. She integrates methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to individual needs. Christine is active in sessions, empathetic and attuned, and authentic. She works collaboratively with clients to change patterns of thought and action, understand themselves better, assess and improve relational dynamics, and process and heal from trauma.
Susan Mora
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck or lost? Feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood? Maybe you aren't even sure of what you're feeling but know that you're not feeling yourself. You might be looking for some clarity while not having the support that you need. Life can come at us unexpectedly and we are left grappling with coping with these changes and stressors. It's possible these life stressors are even bringing up uncomfortable past experiences or increasing your anxiety. We all can use support in order to better cope with life changes and better understand our reactions and interactions with others.
Are you feeling stuck or lost? Feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood? Maybe you aren't even sure of what you're feeling but know that you're not feeling yourself. You might be looking for some clarity while not having the support that you need. Life can come at us unexpectedly and we are left grappling with coping with these changes and stressors. It's possible these life stressors are even bringing up uncomfortable past experiences or increasing your anxiety. We all can use support in order to better cope with life changes and better understand our reactions and interactions with others.
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