Lesbian Therapists in Shrewsbury, NJ

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing for over a decade. As a counselor, I specialize in addressing individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 who are dealing with life changes, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships, and stress management. I utilize a trauma-informed framework rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy modalities.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Maybe you’re struggling in your relationship or recently suffered a loss. Whatever you’re going through, therapy can be an incredible resource to help you move forward. As a therapist, my goal is to be your own personal resource- someone that is there to support you wherever you are in your life. Any experience, relationship or conflict might be relevant to what’s happening to you now, and I’m here to help you explore them at a pace that's right for you.

The Therapy Institute will help navigate your current life struggles, provide emotional support, and start the healing process. We are changing the way we talk about mental health and are committed to guiding you to embrace your vulnerability and develop a sense of comfort as we address emotional and mental health needs.

Finding a therapist is a profoundly personal way to begin the process of addressing whatever problem, obstacle or issue you're facing. It's my belief that it's not that you have "issues", but rather how you respond to them that's important. I am committed to working together to find an approach that's right for you with the ultimate goal of helping you find better ways of coping with the inevitable obstacles we all face--in life, relationships, careers, personal goals, crises, destructive patterns of behavior--and the list goes on.

Are you looking to make changes in your life? Do you engage in substance abuse or other negative habits that lead to anxiety and depression leaving you sad and without coping skills? Often your own habits are obstacles that sabotage change. Learning how to overcome these obstacles and make positive changes in your life is what therapy is all about. You will discover things about yourself that have kept you from experiencing the quality of life that you deserve. Talk therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be the journey you need to take as you learn to live a more positive, fulfilling life.

Are you feeling empty, alone, detached, anxious or misunderstood? Integrative Psychotherapy can help. As an integrative psychotherapist, therapeutic inquiry begins with the assumption that I know nothing about your life experiences or how you make sense of them. Through inquiry, attunement and involvement we will discover together where you have experienced early interruptions in significant interpersonal relationships and how it has impacted your sense of self and adult life. These interruptions and misses are often experienced as depression, anxiety, compulsions, fears or agitation and often interfere with a sense of self and the development of healthy adult relationships.

I view each client as an individual who deserves respect, empathy, and support. Therapy should be place where you feel seen and heard in a genuine way. Perhaps you have issues that are overwhelming. I have discovered it is never to late to change, to live a more positive and happy life. Together we can develop a plan and work through your stressful situations to recovery and healing. When life gets hard, we need a place where we can talk about difficult topics. I am here to guide you to work through these difficult topics.

In this changing world, working with children and adolescents requires specialized knowledge, however, it also requires warmth, empathy, optimism, and a connection with your clients. I am committed to providing this level of treatment. The insight I've gained through my work as an in-home therapist and a School Social Worker, as well as experiences in a hospital setting, a substance abuse clinic, and an alternative school for students with behavioral disorders has been invaluable to understanding today's struggles. With the relationship we build together, I believe you will acquire the skills needed to become stronger and happier.

All of us have times in our lives when we are faced with a challenge. Maybe it’s a health crisis, a career or job change, a move, a loss, or another reason to create a new normal. Or maybe it’s time to look at something in our past and explore what meaning it has for us today. Figuring out how we are going to incorporate our new circumstances into our old life can be tough. Looking at our past can seem daunting. Sometimes we need support for the journey

Are you looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and comforting individual to help you to overcome hurdles that have seemed insurmountable? I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I have experience working with individuals at intensive inpatient and outpatient agencies.

Every person has the potential to create positive change in their life. Often many things get in way to achieve those goals, such trauma, depression, anxiety and fear. Far too often we struggle internally and not knowing where to turn. When life gets hard it is always wonderful to have someone there to help walk alongside with you through the hardships in life. My goal is to make this therapeutic experience as pleasing and positive for you. I am here to guide you through those hard patches along the way based on your needs.

We know how difficult and stressful life can be. Our staff is committed in helping you reach your goals which will lead to a more fulfilling and happier life. At exceptional wellness we are dedicated to making our clients feel that they are of top priority. We work with children, adolescents, College students, adults, couples and families on identifying and fulfilling their goals. Reaching out and asking for assistance is the first courageous step in your journey. If you are ready to take that step please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!

Are you having a hard time managing your thoughts or emotions? Do you find that your past keeps coming back to interrupt your present? Taking the first step toward wellness can feel overwhelming in the beginning. The good news is that you no longer have to continue this journey alone. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, parenting stress, family discord & boundary setting or recovering from unhealthy relationships, we can find a way through this tough time together.

A personal therapy experience is about creating a practice of getting connected to ourselves by increasing self-awareness of our mind, body and brain, and learning healthy, adaptive skills to experience a fulfilling life. As a child we develop adaptive methods to navigate life that in adult life become maladaptive and cause suffering. My current focus is working with adults assisting them in experiencing relief related to past traumas and current life events. Through the use of various therapies and exploration of the mind, brain and body's response to triggers, we collaboratively work to facilitate relief.

Life is a journey of ups and downs and sometimes we need some assistance going through the challenging times. It is my passion to to help individuals navigate through these tough times. I am a warm, compassionate and supportive therapist who can help with making positive changes in life. I can help you develop positive coping skills to overcome life's obstacles and help you identify your personal strengths to make positive changes towards growth and happiness.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor it is not only my duty but also an honor to work with individuals as they navigate through life. My goal is to allow each client to express themselves freely and openly as they discuss their personal matters with me. Assisting clients to feel and process emotions and experiences in real time is extremely important.

Accepting new clients! Are you feeling hopeless and even considering divorce? Are you drained from fighting with your partner? It is likely a different topic each time, but the pattern of the arguments feels the same. They leave you feeling unheard, misunderstood, and maybe rejected and hurt. Or, perhaps, you’re in a relationship others envy because on the outside, you appear to get along so well. But behind closed doors, there is no connection, fun or intimacy. Work, kids, or other stressors drain your time and energy, and you do little more with your partner than fall asleep next to them exhausted at the end of the day.

**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**. I believe people seek out therapy when they are feeling overwhelmed and confused by life's challenges and transitions. In treatment, I provide a nurturing, safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment so you can explore new ways to make positive, long-lasting changes. I give empathetic, insight oriented feed back to help you discover and use the strength in yourself so that you can overcome unhealthy behaviors that may be holding you back.

"It may be when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work... when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey." (Wendell Berry)