Therapists for Teens in Spring Lake, NJ
MVCG Psychotherapy Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Discover the power of healing and growth through individual, couples, adolescent, and family counseling.
I am a licensed professional counselor with years of experience and strive to provide compassionate care to all my clients. I am fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and have helped clients with a variety of mental health conditions. My passion lies in helping individuals, families, and adolescents achieve a higher quality of life. My philosophy is simple: "No judgment, no criticism." In my sessions, I provide a safe space where you can be yourself and work towards the life you deserve.
Discover the power of healing and growth through individual, couples, adolescent, and family counseling.
I am a licensed professional counselor with years of experience and strive to provide compassionate care to all my clients. I am fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and have helped clients with a variety of mental health conditions. My passion lies in helping individuals, families, and adolescents achieve a higher quality of life. My philosophy is simple: "No judgment, no criticism." In my sessions, I provide a safe space where you can be yourself and work towards the life you deserve.
We came into being as the result of a collaborative effort between community leaders, church leaders and hospital administrators in response to a teen suicide epidemic that struck this community in 2008.
The Samaritan Center at The Jersey Shore is a non-profit professional counseling practice that provides individuals, couples and families an opportunity to address concerns that may be interfering with emotional health and happiness. We are able to offer counseling on a sliding scale to our local community so that no one is turned away based on their ability to pay.
We came into being as the result of a collaborative effort between community leaders, church leaders and hospital administrators in response to a teen suicide epidemic that struck this community in 2008.
The Samaritan Center at The Jersey Shore is a non-profit professional counseling practice that provides individuals, couples and families an opportunity to address concerns that may be interfering with emotional health and happiness. We are able to offer counseling on a sliding scale to our local community so that no one is turned away based on their ability to pay.
Stacey Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NJ 07762 (Online Only)
I greet you with enormous respect for having the courage to ask for help. I use humor, sarcasm, enthusiasm and... even some occasional profanity when embracing the complexities of real-life with you. As a dually licensed therapist, I am qualified to treat most issues- mental health and alcohol/drug addiction. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents suffering anxiety/depression, addiction, life-transition issues, grief/loss, career related problems, gay/lesbian population, divorce & family related issues.
I greet you with enormous respect for having the courage to ask for help. I use humor, sarcasm, enthusiasm and... even some occasional profanity when embracing the complexities of real-life with you. As a dually licensed therapist, I am qualified to treat most issues- mental health and alcohol/drug addiction. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents suffering anxiety/depression, addiction, life-transition issues, grief/loss, career related problems, gay/lesbian population, divorce & family related issues.
Children's Wellness & Developmental Center
Art Therapist, FNP, LPC, ATR, BC
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
We are multi-disciplinary practice committed to improving the health & mental wellness of children, adolescents, young adult & families, who affected by behavioral & developmental disorders. We offer a wide range of services from individual therapy/counseling, medication management, integrative/holistic treatments & nutritional counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, behavioral or emotional difficulties and are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, you don't have to do this alone. Our experienced therapists/practitioners are here to help, by offering a variety of individual treatment options.
We are multi-disciplinary practice committed to improving the health & mental wellness of children, adolescents, young adult & families, who affected by behavioral & developmental disorders. We offer a wide range of services from individual therapy/counseling, medication management, integrative/holistic treatments & nutritional counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, behavioral or emotional difficulties and are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, you don't have to do this alone. Our experienced therapists/practitioners are here to help, by offering a variety of individual treatment options.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who uses a holistic approach to improve the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of my clients. I work with individuals ranging from teenagers to adults who are seeking help with addiction, men's issues, anxiety, depression and more. My personal and professional experiences have afforded me the ability to connect with and treat individuals from all backgrounds.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who uses a holistic approach to improve the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of my clients. I work with individuals ranging from teenagers to adults who are seeking help with addiction, men's issues, anxiety, depression and more. My personal and professional experiences have afforded me the ability to connect with and treat individuals from all backgrounds.
Maria Cowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Simply put, life can be hard. Personal, professional, emotional, and physical stressors bombard us daily. These last 2 years alone have added many layers of complexities to our lives that sometimes make it difficult to feel positive and fulfilled. Let me partner with you in your growth to a happier and healthier you!
Simply put, life can be hard. Personal, professional, emotional, and physical stressors bombard us daily. These last 2 years alone have added many layers of complexities to our lives that sometimes make it difficult to feel positive and fulfilled. Let me partner with you in your growth to a happier and healthier you!
Life presents us with various challenges, and while we may have successfully overcome some, it's perfectly okay to seek additional support when needed. Seeking therapy is a remarkable act of self-awareness, showing that we acknowledge our need for help. By accepting our position and committing to change, we take responsibility for our lives. Therapy equips us with the tools to overcome obstacles, avoid triggers, and redirect harmful patterns. With therapy, we can achieve long-lasting benefits and gain the support we need to thrive.
Life presents us with various challenges, and while we may have successfully overcome some, it's perfectly okay to seek additional support when needed. Seeking therapy is a remarkable act of self-awareness, showing that we acknowledge our need for help. By accepting our position and committing to change, we take responsibility for our lives. Therapy equips us with the tools to overcome obstacles, avoid triggers, and redirect harmful patterns. With therapy, we can achieve long-lasting benefits and gain the support we need to thrive.
In my practice, I work to create a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space. I work with teens and adults of all ages who experience depression and anxiety. I will work with you to find healthy ways of coping with trauma, loss, relationship problems, and life transitions. I am a clinically trained psychotherapist who takes a psychodynamic, client-centered approach to diagnosis, often guided by deeper understanding.
In my practice, I work to create a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space. I work with teens and adults of all ages who experience depression and anxiety. I will work with you to find healthy ways of coping with trauma, loss, relationship problems, and life transitions. I am a clinically trained psychotherapist who takes a psychodynamic, client-centered approach to diagnosis, often guided by deeper understanding.
As my real-life Social Worker Hero, Brene Brown, stated, "Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals... compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared community." I truly believe that this represents my framework for conducting effective and rewarding therapy.
As my real-life Social Worker Hero, Brene Brown, stated, "Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals... compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared community." I truly believe that this represents my framework for conducting effective and rewarding therapy.
Providing a warm and supportive therapeutic environment is just one of the components I use to help others through emotional or relational challenges. I also have over 15 years of clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and relationship issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families who are in serious need or may just be looking for personal growth. I believe engaging in the therapeutic process brings benefits to the mind, body and spirit.
Providing a warm and supportive therapeutic environment is just one of the components I use to help others through emotional or relational challenges. I also have over 15 years of clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and relationship issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families who are in serious need or may just be looking for personal growth. I believe engaging in the therapeutic process brings benefits to the mind, body and spirit.
Michael holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services and is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of New Jersey. He has worked in various management capacities in the addiction treatment field since his transition from banking in 1999. Various titles Michael has had include Operations Director, Marketing Director, Clinical Director, and Chief Operating Officer within various modalities and organizations. Michael’s well-rounded experience and commitment to mental health treatment make him well suited to help families that are struggling. Available for consulting, case management, counseling, and interventions
Michael holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services and is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of New Jersey. He has worked in various management capacities in the addiction treatment field since his transition from banking in 1999. Various titles Michael has had include Operations Director, Marketing Director, Clinical Director, and Chief Operating Officer within various modalities and organizations. Michael’s well-rounded experience and commitment to mental health treatment make him well suited to help families that are struggling. Available for consulting, case management, counseling, and interventions
Amy Lynn McGowan Dowd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Finding a therapist whom you connect with, trust, & feel safe opening up to about the most vulnerable & challenging parts of your life can be difficult. It's vital to have that in the person you choose to help you work on yourself & the various areas of your life. Through empathy & understanding, my goal is to provide a non-judgmental, welcoming space for you as we collaboratively work to process your feelings & define clear, realistic goals for your therapeutic journey. I use evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, MI, & Solution-Focused Therapy in helping you learn to manage your symptoms & improve your life.
Finding a therapist whom you connect with, trust, & feel safe opening up to about the most vulnerable & challenging parts of your life can be difficult. It's vital to have that in the person you choose to help you work on yourself & the various areas of your life. Through empathy & understanding, my goal is to provide a non-judgmental, welcoming space for you as we collaboratively work to process your feelings & define clear, realistic goals for your therapeutic journey. I use evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, MI, & Solution-Focused Therapy in helping you learn to manage your symptoms & improve your life.
As you fully embrace this moment and seek help, connection to another may provide the opportunity for a new experience to unfold. My long term care for the dying and those they love, as well as, my most important role as a mother directly influences my practice style and commitment to a compassionate and loving world and has deepened my understanding of patterns impacting our happiest selves. I trust we are provided chances for growth and know that gentle guidance can invite harmony to areas asking for attention.
As you fully embrace this moment and seek help, connection to another may provide the opportunity for a new experience to unfold. My long term care for the dying and those they love, as well as, my most important role as a mother directly influences my practice style and commitment to a compassionate and loving world and has deepened my understanding of patterns impacting our happiest selves. I trust we are provided chances for growth and know that gentle guidance can invite harmony to areas asking for attention.
Connie Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, TEP, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
I am a TEP, ACS, LPC, NCC and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I am the owner of The Spring Lake Heights Counseling Center and the International Institute for Souldrama. I have been practicing individual, marital, family and group psychotherapy for adults and children for over 30 years. I am a trainer, educator, and practitioner of group psychotherapy and psychodrama and am renowned in my field as an innovator, author, and teacher. I offer supervision for mental health professionals and training in action methods as well as a two year training program in Souldrama. I specialize in groups, relationships, training and supervision.
I am a TEP, ACS, LPC, NCC and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I am the owner of The Spring Lake Heights Counseling Center and the International Institute for Souldrama. I have been practicing individual, marital, family and group psychotherapy for adults and children for over 30 years. I am a trainer, educator, and practitioner of group psychotherapy and psychodrama and am renowned in my field as an innovator, author, and teacher. I offer supervision for mental health professionals and training in action methods as well as a two year training program in Souldrama. I specialize in groups, relationships, training and supervision.
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit." ~B.K.S. Iyengar * * * A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body and a healthy soul. My goal is to partner with you in looking at your life-story, and identifying and overcoming the blockages to a peaceful way of being. Psychotherapy is a wonderful opportunity to find balance and restore a sense of wholeness and perspective on our purpose in life. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space in my practice for this to occur.
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit." ~B.K.S. Iyengar * * * A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body and a healthy soul. My goal is to partner with you in looking at your life-story, and identifying and overcoming the blockages to a peaceful way of being. Psychotherapy is a wonderful opportunity to find balance and restore a sense of wholeness and perspective on our purpose in life. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space in my practice for this to occur.
Andrea Kenoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another. Therefore, I focus as much on client’s strengths as I do on their challenges. My approach is primarily psychodynamic, helping clients bring unconscious thoughts and behaviors to the conscious, helping clients shift to more effective and fulfilling patterns of functioning.
I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another. Therefore, I focus as much on client’s strengths as I do on their challenges. My approach is primarily psychodynamic, helping clients bring unconscious thoughts and behaviors to the conscious, helping clients shift to more effective and fulfilling patterns of functioning.
Anna M Hudak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
I am the Director at Monarch Wellness Center in Freehold and Spring Lake, NJ. Monarch Wellness Center is a place of healing and a place to focus on you. We not only offer Psychotherapy we also offer Reiki, Healing Massages and Sound Bath sessions. I personally specialize in treating young adults - adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship issues. My emphasis focuses on supporting healthy communication in all relationships, adapting positive behavioral patterns, and addressing emotional struggles to alleviate chronic anxiety and depression.
I am the Director at Monarch Wellness Center in Freehold and Spring Lake, NJ. Monarch Wellness Center is a place of healing and a place to focus on you. We not only offer Psychotherapy we also offer Reiki, Healing Massages and Sound Bath sessions. I personally specialize in treating young adults - adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship issues. My emphasis focuses on supporting healthy communication in all relationships, adapting positive behavioral patterns, and addressing emotional struggles to alleviate chronic anxiety and depression.
Angela Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Immediate Availability - In Person and Telehealth! Throughout the years of working as a therapist I have met many wonderful people and I value the time I have worked with them and witnessed their resiliency and strength. My clients experience a range of issues and walk many different paths of life. In recent years, I have narrowed my focus to working with clients searching for meaning and purpose in one's life, adjusting to significant life events and most recently specializing in resolving marital/family conflict and working with families through divorce.
Immediate Availability - In Person and Telehealth! Throughout the years of working as a therapist I have met many wonderful people and I value the time I have worked with them and witnessed their resiliency and strength. My clients experience a range of issues and walk many different paths of life. In recent years, I have narrowed my focus to working with clients searching for meaning and purpose in one's life, adjusting to significant life events and most recently specializing in resolving marital/family conflict and working with families through divorce.
Are fear, anxiety or depression preventing you from enjoying life? Do you feel challenged by the same core issues or self defeating patterns? Do these patterns affect your life in a negative way and you are at a point in your life in which you desire change? You can overcome it and lead a more fulfilling life.
Are fear, anxiety or depression preventing you from enjoying life? Do you feel challenged by the same core issues or self defeating patterns? Do these patterns affect your life in a negative way and you are at a point in your life in which you desire change? You can overcome it and lead a more fulfilling life.
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in individual and family system therapy. Focusing on the awareness of the connection that often exists between family of origin and adult behavior, my treatment philosophy is tailored to helping clients to utilize the connection of these experiences in a positive way. I am committed to bringing empathy and compassion to the difficult and challenging therapeutic process that promotes growth and well-being. I feel privileged as a therapist to assist in one's journey of self-discovery and emotional fulfillment.
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in individual and family system therapy. Focusing on the awareness of the connection that often exists between family of origin and adult behavior, my treatment philosophy is tailored to helping clients to utilize the connection of these experiences in a positive way. I am committed to bringing empathy and compassion to the difficult and challenging therapeutic process that promotes growth and well-being. I feel privileged as a therapist to assist in one's journey of self-discovery and emotional fulfillment.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.