Therapists in Short Hills, NJ

I'm a sex therapist specializing in adult male sexual issues. I help men with sex addiction, sexual anxiety, sexual functioning, infidelity and open relationships. I also help my clients navigate job and financial stress, employment transitions and retirement, separation and divorce. I'm proactive and passionate about helping the men I work with identify clear positive goals, improve their perspective and judgment, and make healthier and lasting adjustments to change.

I am a Licensed (NJ and NY) clinical psychologist who treats high functioning professionals, couples and young adults dealing with life stressors. Anxiety, stress and depression often impact peoples lives. I specialize in treating individuals coping with the difficult task of balancing interpersonal relationships (i.e. friends, family, dating, committed relationships) with life's expectations. I also specialize in treating life crisis. This is a turning point or time when major CHANGE takes place. Common stressors include: deciding if separation or staying together is right for you, infidelity, divorce, career path, etc.

Finding the right fit with a therapist is so important. In order to get the most out of therapy, it is crucial that the therapist/patient relationship be empathic, comfortable and trusting. I work with college age and adult individuals, struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, life transitions, pre and postpartum, medical/pain issues, coping with stress and relationship issues. I have been a therapist for 20 years, and feel confident that you can overcome barriers that are affecting you emotionally, psychologically and physically. I strive to make you feel more comfortable in your life.

Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. helps people navigate the stressors of modern life by providing them with skills and giving them perspective to generate wellness from the inside out. Dr. Albarelli works with children, adolescents and adults and has a clinical specialization in health psychology with an emphasis on wellness and mind/body medicine. Dr. Albarelli has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression. She is highly regarded in her field for her ability to connect, transform and elevate those she works with.

Have you experienced the loss of a person, a pregnancy, a relationship or dream? Grief effects the mind, the body and the spirit. It can feel overwhelming and without end. Family and friends mean well but often want you to "move on". Sometimes it is easier to just be quiet but it can be a lonely, anxious place to be.

Experience life in a new, more positively robust way. Learn how to live, love and laugh with abundance and leave your negative feelings behind. Therapy works. I can teach you how to make decisions that support living a happy and healthy life by avoiding unhealthy relationships, negative thinking, upsetting emotions and addictive behaviors. I will provide a safe space that is needed for healing. Together we will transform destructive cycles and grow towards a richer, more satisfying life. I think you will find me to be an open, responsive, insightful and non-judgmental person with a vast therapy "tool kit."

It's not easy to walk into an office and speak to a stranger about your most personal struggles with the hope that they might actually help you. This requires trust that the therapist knows what they are doing and a sense of safety that they actually like and care about you. Therapy is first about building a trusting relationship, and then about using the best available therapeutic approaches to heIp you get relief from pain, stress, and conflicts.

My therapeutic approach emphasizes creating collaborative relationships with all my clients while teaching flexible problem-solving skills in life. Above all else, I work to help people tolerate distressing life events and create a sense of empowerment in their lives. I treat individuals with most major psychiatric diagnoses including: mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, and chronic problems in areas of work, school, family, peer or love relationships

My experience includes working with adolescents and adults. I believe it is important to focus on a client's strengths and to assist them in making the necessary changes to live a full and healthier life.

It is difficult when you find yourself caught up in a constant cycle of anxiety and stress. Many times it looks like you have it together from the outside but inside you're just holding it together with Band-Aids. You might find yourself excessively worrying or find changes in sleep drinking or eating patterns. Maybe you feel restless or hopeless.

I'm a sex therapist specializing in work with women and couples. I can help with issues like unhappy and conflicted relationships, desire discrepancy, sexual partner incompatibility, infidelity, midlife sexual changes, and exploring open relationships. I particularly enjoy helping women work through relationship confusion, midlife changes, sexual problems, and long-term couple issues.

We are a multidisciplinary group practice providing comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. We offer a wide range of psychiatric,psychotherapeutic and specialized services including: Psychological, psychiatric and neuropsychological evaluations Individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults Group therapy for adolescents and adults Child Management Training Psychiatric medication monitoring We also run KIDSGROUPS which is a comprehensive social skills group program designed for children from preschool through middle school. The primary goal of KIDSGROUPS is to develop children's self confidence in the areas of decision making, communication, social skills and emotional problem solving.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety as well as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, particularly the Purely Obsessional (Pure-O) subtype. I trained with a world renowned expert in OCD in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy. Additionally, I am also experienced in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, tic disorders, Perfectionism and Posttraumatic stress disorder. My research background encompassed relationship and sexual variables related to sexual dysfunction.

I’ve helped thousands of clients cope with depression, anxiety, illness and relationships for over 25 years. I use cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and family systems therapies, but am flexible and personalize my approach for the specific situation and client needs. I work with individuals, families and couples, combining support, insight, cognitive and relaxation/imagery techniques. Trained as an undergraduate at Penn State, and at University of Texas at Austin for my masters, I’ve supervised and managed many psychotherapists at hospitals and mental health agencies.

Is stress overflowing into all aspects of your life, affecting the quality of your relationships? Are feelings of anxiety and depression keeping you stuck at your job or in your marriage? Are you constantly angry at your partner for not listening or understanding you? Perhaps you are always angry at your children for not listening to you? I can help you! I will listen, ask questions and together we will develop strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/separation and other life issues. I am a committed active member of your path towards symptom relief and deeper self-awareness.

My private practice is primarily devoted to treating narcissists, partners/people dealing with them, and couples experiencing relationship problems. I also enjoy coaching individuals in interviewing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills enhancement.

Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen, board certified, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, has been in full-time, independent practice of psychology in Summit, NJ for over 25 years, specializing in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and couples, with a special interest in psychological issues associated with chronic illness. Dr. Dorlen is a certified psychoanalyst, diplomate in Clinical Psychology, and member of the teaching faculty at the Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of New Jersey. She serves as a field supervisor of doctoral students at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.

For over 25 years, I've helped adults, children, and adolescents, with encouragement, coaching, and respect. I am committed to helping clients with a wide variety of issues including grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social issues, self-esteem, parenting, and divorce. Together, we can recognize your feelings, the stories behind these feelings, and your own goals. We can navigate through your pain so you can feel renewed confidence in coping with your difficult situations, and a sense of greater calmness.

With over 20 years' experience of working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I have seen it all. Beginning any new venture can be a difficult task, but I will help you through the process with empathy, humor and understanding. In my practice I have helped clients with a wide variety of issues, including managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning problems, social issues, divorce, self esteem and parenting. Let me help you navigate through the trying times in your life.