Motivational Interviewing Therapists in South Orange, NJ
Regina Ann Schaefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, she/her
Verified Verified
South Orange, NJ 07079
My approach to therapy focuses on the person as an individual and how they live and respond in their environment. I provide individual therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, psycho-educational and supportive counseling approaches to adolescents through adults in a respectful, affirming and culturally sensitive manner.
My approach to therapy focuses on the person as an individual and how they live and respond in their environment. I provide individual therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, psycho-educational and supportive counseling approaches to adolescents through adults in a respectful, affirming and culturally sensitive manner.
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.
Erin Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Orange, NJ 07079
While psychodynamic theory guides my thinking, I utilize an integrated approach which draws from various therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Clinical Hypnosis and Mindfulness.
I'm an authentic, warm, open human being with a deep commitment to helping people to identify and work through the aspects of life that are causing the most pain. Therapy sessions with me are collaborative, insight oriented and strengths-based, weaving in mindfulness as well as heartfelt doses of honesty. My role is to guide you: to ask about who you are, what you desire (or don't desire) and why that is, so that together, we can identify where you'd like to focus your energies and your growth.
While psychodynamic theory guides my thinking, I utilize an integrated approach which draws from various therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Clinical Hypnosis and Mindfulness.
I'm an authentic, warm, open human being with a deep commitment to helping people to identify and work through the aspects of life that are causing the most pain. Therapy sessions with me are collaborative, insight oriented and strengths-based, weaving in mindfulness as well as heartfelt doses of honesty. My role is to guide you: to ask about who you are, what you desire (or don't desire) and why that is, so that together, we can identify where you'd like to focus your energies and your growth.
Jay Sandys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, ACC
Verified Verified
South Orange, NJ 07079
My practice is further informed by training in psycho-dynamic theory, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
If you are dealing with grief or trauma, you're in the right place. My warm, forthright, collaborative, and interactive style can help you to frame your concerns in a safe space, and to overcome your acute symptoms so you can move beyond the traumatic event or loss. I partner with clients to work towards solutions.
My practice is further informed by training in psycho-dynamic theory, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
If you are dealing with grief or trauma, you're in the right place. My warm, forthright, collaborative, and interactive style can help you to frame your concerns in a safe space, and to overcome your acute symptoms so you can move beyond the traumatic event or loss. I partner with clients to work towards solutions.
Once someone has gone through the difficult work of recognizing they are in need Mental or Behavioral healthcare, accessing it should not be the hard part. At JESPY House, I lead a team of dedicated licensed clinicians who believe strongly in the value of access and care. Our goal is to provide our clients a safe, open, confidential place to explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight into motivations and behaviors and help individuals communicate their wants and needs. Our group of dedicated therapists help clients talk through their issues in a nurturing, supportive environment to help them on to be their best selves.
Once someone has gone through the difficult work of recognizing they are in need Mental or Behavioral healthcare, accessing it should not be the hard part. At JESPY House, I lead a team of dedicated licensed clinicians who believe strongly in the value of access and care. Our goal is to provide our clients a safe, open, confidential place to explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight into motivations and behaviors and help individuals communicate their wants and needs. Our group of dedicated therapists help clients talk through their issues in a nurturing, supportive environment to help them on to be their best selves.
Change is often initiated when the discomfort from pain is worse than the discomfort from fear of change. People can embrace their resiliencies and connect to a sense of purpose in order to overcome that fear. The act of reaching out for help is a courageous first step.
Change is often initiated when the discomfort from pain is worse than the discomfort from fear of change. People can embrace their resiliencies and connect to a sense of purpose in order to overcome that fear. The act of reaching out for help is a courageous first step.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
I am a client-centered therapist with extensive experience in providing culturally-competent individual, couples and family therapy. If you are experiencing stress,moments of sadness, feeling overwhelmed by life demands, feeling agitated and depressed I can help you. If you are going through issues of loss of a loved one, having problem controlling your anger, experiencing conflicts in your relationship, I can help you.If you are a teen experiencing transitional, mood issues, relationship issues, or if you are a family experiencing conflicts in your relationships, I can help you. I have a high rate of client-to-client referrals.
I am a client-centered therapist with extensive experience in providing culturally-competent individual, couples and family therapy. If you are experiencing stress,moments of sadness, feeling overwhelmed by life demands, feeling agitated and depressed I can help you. If you are going through issues of loss of a loved one, having problem controlling your anger, experiencing conflicts in your relationship, I can help you.If you are a teen experiencing transitional, mood issues, relationship issues, or if you are a family experiencing conflicts in your relationships, I can help you. I have a high rate of client-to-client referrals.
Silvester Oluokun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Orange, NJ 07079 (Online Only)
Starting the process of therapy can be transformational. I've discovered that many people are looking to work on aspects of themselves but struggle with knowing where to start and how to sustain meaningful change. Sometimes it is a matter of feeling heard and other times we seek direct guidance and feedback. We often need to develop the language to better understand what is happening and to place things in a useful context. No matter what you are looking for, I believe that creating an environment of trust, compassion, empathy and understanding is critical to the process.
Starting the process of therapy can be transformational. I've discovered that many people are looking to work on aspects of themselves but struggle with knowing where to start and how to sustain meaningful change. Sometimes it is a matter of feeling heard and other times we seek direct guidance and feedback. We often need to develop the language to better understand what is happening and to place things in a useful context. No matter what you are looking for, I believe that creating an environment of trust, compassion, empathy and understanding is critical to the process.
Lynne Holley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CAMS-II, CDVS-I, CSOTS
Verified Verified
South Orange, NJ 07079 (Online Only)
I utilize my extensive and varied knowledge and experience to provide support and education with an individualized strength-based therapeutic approach to confronting the presenting problems in order to empower healthy people which will nurture healthy families and build healthy communities. I would like to welcome you to a non-judgmental zone where you can relax and release what you need to in order to find healing and comfort. Please do not use the number posted, please call me directly at 9733930312 (leave message) or email me for a quick response. Thank you and I look forward to helping you through to reach growth and healing.
I utilize my extensive and varied knowledge and experience to provide support and education with an individualized strength-based therapeutic approach to confronting the presenting problems in order to empower healthy people which will nurture healthy families and build healthy communities. I would like to welcome you to a non-judgmental zone where you can relax and release what you need to in order to find healing and comfort. Please do not use the number posted, please call me directly at 9733930312 (leave message) or email me for a quick response. Thank you and I look forward to helping you through to reach growth and healing.
Sherrill Welcome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Orange, NJ 07079
Do you find yourself adjusting to new circumstances that you never expected at this stage in your life? Older adults experiencing transitions may see increased feelings of anxiety and depression. Whether you are moving from your home to a facility, being cared for by your children, coping with loss of a loved one, coping with decreased mobility or chronic pain, you are not alone! This is not the end of the story. Imagine for a minute that you can get through this time with a renewed sense of worth and well-being. Change is difficult, but it does not have to be bad. Change the way your think and it will change the way you feel!
Do you find yourself adjusting to new circumstances that you never expected at this stage in your life? Older adults experiencing transitions may see increased feelings of anxiety and depression. Whether you are moving from your home to a facility, being cared for by your children, coping with loss of a loved one, coping with decreased mobility or chronic pain, you are not alone! This is not the end of the story. Imagine for a minute that you can get through this time with a renewed sense of worth and well-being. Change is difficult, but it does not have to be bad. Change the way your think and it will change the way you feel!
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Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming because it is crucial to find the right fit. Knowing this, I aim to create a strong therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. My style is interactive, practical, and infused with sensitivity and a sense of humor. We'll work collaboratively to set goals, identify barriers to growth, increase coping skills, and build on existing strengths. My aim is to assist you to access your own inner wisdom and resilience.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming because it is crucial to find the right fit. Knowing this, I aim to create a strong therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. My style is interactive, practical, and infused with sensitivity and a sense of humor. We'll work collaboratively to set goals, identify barriers to growth, increase coping skills, and build on existing strengths. My aim is to assist you to access your own inner wisdom and resilience.
Harmony Mental Health, Nooshin Golshani, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
South Orange, NJ 07079 (Online Only)
Whether new to therapy, transferring clinicians, or coming back after a break, I welcome you to engage at a pace you are ready for. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural challenges, parenting, and more. I also provide insight oriented therapy where we deepen the understanding of your experiences and work towards creating a fulfilling and balanced life. I take a holistic approach to therapy and can explore with you the many facets of your life and how they intersect with your mental health. I am diversity, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+ affirming, and open to all who are ready to engage in treatment.
Whether new to therapy, transferring clinicians, or coming back after a break, I welcome you to engage at a pace you are ready for. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural challenges, parenting, and more. I also provide insight oriented therapy where we deepen the understanding of your experiences and work towards creating a fulfilling and balanced life. I take a holistic approach to therapy and can explore with you the many facets of your life and how they intersect with your mental health. I am diversity, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+ affirming, and open to all who are ready to engage in treatment.
"What we experience is not external reality but our interaction with it." Neils Bohr, Physicist.
"What we experience is not external reality but our interaction with it." Neils Bohr, Physicist.
Mailen A. Palacios
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
South Orange, NJ 07079 (Online Only)
As a bilingual Marriage & Family therapist and Certified Sex therapist, I help individuals, families, and couples alleviate various issues. I specialize in anxieties, depression, wanting self growth, marital distress, and sexual dysfunctions. Call me and please leave me a message or send an email and let's figure out how to improve the situation immediately. I know reaching out for help can leave us feeling vulnerable, but resilience is the action of acknowledging that something isn't right and then doing something about it! I'm here for you and we can get through this together.
As a bilingual Marriage & Family therapist and Certified Sex therapist, I help individuals, families, and couples alleviate various issues. I specialize in anxieties, depression, wanting self growth, marital distress, and sexual dysfunctions. Call me and please leave me a message or send an email and let's figure out how to improve the situation immediately. I know reaching out for help can leave us feeling vulnerable, but resilience is the action of acknowledging that something isn't right and then doing something about it! I'm here for you and we can get through this together.
Cynthia J. Raines
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
South Orange, NJ 07079
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience treating anxiety, mood, stress, and trauma disorders that impact adult men and women. The focus of my practice is on health, healing, and hope. I also specialize in helping individuals work through challenges that occur as a result of midlife transitions, (e.g. career/financial changes, separation, divorce, loss), traumatic events, and/or personal crisis. Despite the stress or anguish that may come with these challenges, they also provide us with opportunities for growth and healing, including repairing relationships, and prioritizing wellness.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience treating anxiety, mood, stress, and trauma disorders that impact adult men and women. The focus of my practice is on health, healing, and hope. I also specialize in helping individuals work through challenges that occur as a result of midlife transitions, (e.g. career/financial changes, separation, divorce, loss), traumatic events, and/or personal crisis. Despite the stress or anguish that may come with these challenges, they also provide us with opportunities for growth and healing, including repairing relationships, and prioritizing wellness.
Life is gonna keep on lifin’ but you don’t have to let it stop you from living your best life! In my work I focus primarily on the therapeutic relationship, investing time and energy into getting to really KNOW each individual I work with uniquely, while seeing you as someone deserving of dignity, respect and compassion, with unlimited potential. If you’re struggling with relationships, a parent finding the demands of child rearing challenging, or a child, adolescent or young adult navigating school, social & family issues, I’d like to help.
Life is gonna keep on lifin’ but you don’t have to let it stop you from living your best life! In my work I focus primarily on the therapeutic relationship, investing time and energy into getting to really KNOW each individual I work with uniquely, while seeing you as someone deserving of dignity, respect and compassion, with unlimited potential. If you’re struggling with relationships, a parent finding the demands of child rearing challenging, or a child, adolescent or young adult navigating school, social & family issues, I’d like to help.
Jennifer A Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Orange, NJ 07079
As a social worker and psychotherapist, I believe in the innate power of every individual to heal. No matter how much of an 'uphill battle' the healing process may at first seem to you, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples improve their lives - both inside and out. In my therapy practice, I offer a non-judgmental, safe space where you can open up to the solutions that are very likely already inside you. In the therapy process, we can collaborate to identify your goals and build insight into your inner workings.
As a social worker and psychotherapist, I believe in the innate power of every individual to heal. No matter how much of an 'uphill battle' the healing process may at first seem to you, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples improve their lives - both inside and out. In my therapy practice, I offer a non-judgmental, safe space where you can open up to the solutions that are very likely already inside you. In the therapy process, we can collaborate to identify your goals and build insight into your inner workings.
Gabrielle Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Orange, NJ 07079
I am in-network with Aetna and Horizon BCBS. When you feel empty, or like there’s no one to talk to, you can trust that in our work together, I’ll meet you in those moments — free of judgement and full of compassion. I have had the privilege to provide therapy for a diverse group of clients with a variety of mental health issues such as navigating life transitions, struggles with self-esteem, depression, low mood, as well as anxiety.
I am in-network with Aetna and Horizon BCBS. When you feel empty, or like there’s no one to talk to, you can trust that in our work together, I’ll meet you in those moments — free of judgement and full of compassion. I have had the privilege to provide therapy for a diverse group of clients with a variety of mental health issues such as navigating life transitions, struggles with self-esteem, depression, low mood, as well as anxiety.
Children who are questioning their gender identity need to be heard and believed. Parents who are lost in this process.....You've come to the right place! Children's gender identity is innate and it is a gift. In order for a child to achieve self esteem, confidence and self expression skills they must first be surrounded by a supportive family as well as develop a healthy pride in who and what they are or may become in time. Gender is fluid and needs to be honored in all stages and at all ages. That work starts here!
Children who are questioning their gender identity need to be heard and believed. Parents who are lost in this process.....You've come to the right place! Children's gender identity is innate and it is a gift. In order for a child to achieve self esteem, confidence and self expression skills they must first be surrounded by a supportive family as well as develop a healthy pride in who and what they are or may become in time. Gender is fluid and needs to be honored in all stages and at all ages. That work starts here!
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Motivational Interviewing Therapists
How does motivational interviewing work?
Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.
Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?
Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.
How long does motivational interviewing last?
Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.
What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?
In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.