Emotionally Focused Therapists in Summit, NJ

Struggling with marital or relationship issues? You are certainly not alone. My extensive training in working with couples and families can help navigate these kinds of difficulties. As a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, I focus on your most important attachments and the negative patterns that often derail these intimate relationships. Additionally, I work with individuals, who have issues with depression, anxiety, trauma, and the challenges of life transitions. My first priority is always the creation of a safe and trusting environment, where together we can come to understand your needs and accomplish your goals.

We face so many important life challenges- uncertainty, parenting struggles, loss, life transitions or falling "out of sync with” a partner or spouse, to name a few. I provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment for individuals and couples to feel heard and understood, and to work towards desired changes. We'll collaborate to help you reduce your levels of stress, anxiety and/or depression, identifying and activating previously unrecognized strengths. I will challenge your assumptions about your limitations, as well as other negative thoughts, so you can achieve a higher level of functioning and greater emotional freedom.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey towards understanding themselves and committing to the process of working with me to progressively achieve their goals and desires.

My ideal client is someone motivated to improve their life & well-being. They would be open to exploring various therapeutic techniques and strategies to better help them understand their issues, whether it be communication, relationships, anxiety, or depression. My clients will want to cultivate skills to help them navigate their challenges and take more control over their lives. Additionally, my clients will value a therapist who provides support and a nonjudgmental environment but also challenges them.

LANI SOMMER-PADILLA, LCSW, is a New Jersey state licensed psychotherapist focusing on individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Among her areas of expertise are marital and family relationship issues, parenting adolescents, school refusal, and the treatment of depression and anxiety.

I am a sensitive, patient and intuitive therapist. Creating a non-judgemental and safe environment is essential to my work with clients. As a Marriage and Family therapist I specialize in couples as well as individuals and families. I help couples who feel that their emotional bond is suffering, as well as those considering marriage and wanting to make a responsible decision. I specialize in males struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, sexuality challenges, communication, and anger management. I am also helpful to families challenged by divorce or blending children from different households.

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.

Like all therapists, I'm not for everyone. I don't fit the stereotypical image, walk to the beat of a different drum, maybe like yourself. I try to offer a balance of strength and compassion. I don't want to be solely soft and safe, nor exclusively forceful and aggressive. The art is in finding that balance and offering you that unique mix. You'll probably be divulging some pieces of yourself that are raw and weighty and maybe even a bit scary. This can be difficult, I know, I was a client before I was ever a therapist.

You or someone you care about may be going through a difficult time. I will create a safe and nurturing environment where we can process thoughts and feelings about life stressors and challenges, gain new insights and work towards new possibilities. Together we will work to develop compassionate curiosity while balancing change with self-acceptance.

I have a background in Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Crisis Intervention. As a licensed therapist, I feel that providing a safe space, free of judgement, is essential to helping individuals gain a better understanding and discover strategies to improve their functioning and relationships with others. I'm trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Brief Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. By using a variety of therapeutic approaches, I engage clients and foster a nurturing environment for growth. I enjoy working with a diverse population including geriatric and at risk youth.

I appreciate the uniqueness of every individual and situation and can adapt my approach to what will be most effective in treating the underlying issue causing distress. I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping clients to move out of what isn't working for them and empower them to reach their goals. I love watching clients learn skills to help them move out of depression and anxiety to higher levels of functioning. I especially enjoy working with couples in distress and help them get to a place where their relationship is a source of comfort rather than stress.

I am able to provide culturally competent care for adults and adolescents who are searching for ways to heal and recover. I find empathy, respect and a connected experience for each individual I work with. My approach is to remain honest and direct as I help everyone I work with to the more nuanced discussions. I will work with you to actualize goals, set direction and challenge to create a solid path and help you settle into a new mindset that helps heal vs. cause further anxiety

In my psychotherapy work I utilize a mind body integrative approach combined with a traditional academic training in Clinical Social Work, Systemic Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I received my MSSW from Columbia University School of Social Work and completed a clinical internship in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York. I have been a psychotherapist in private practice since 1998. I believe that the best thing that I can offer to my clients is the hope and belief that their problems can be solved and the techniques to do it.

Life is ever-changing and constantly throwing us curveballs - some good, some tough. However, we do not have to let the negative experiences that come our way define us or our lives. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) accepting new patients who want to begin their journey of understanding how to accept current life challenges and who are interested in learning how to more effectively cope in their lives.

I specialize in supporting individuals and families grappling with the intricate challenges of eating disorders and trauma, as well as their accompanying struggles of depression, anxiety, body image concerns, self-doubt, and more. With unending empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, taking that first step can feel like a leap, but trust me, you're not doing it alone. My goal is to help you thrive, which is why I make it a priority to create a space where you can open up about anything without worrying about being judged.

Hi, I'm Amy! Therapy is a space to confront what is not working while supporting your strengths. I work with adults and teens who are looking to improve their wellness, manage emotions, develop self-esteem, improve communication, and cope with stress. Together, we will help you respond rather than react. I am also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C) and have a particular interest in working with clients facing fertility challenges, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and infant parenthood. Overall, my goal is for therapy to provide a place where you feel understood and capable.

Welcome to my corner of the internet! I aim to help clients find happiness and purpose in their day to day lives. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help you identify tools that will help you more effectively navigate life's stressors. I will work with you to build a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and respect. My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients to create the space and strength to embrace their uniqueness and gifts. Client's often report that I am easy to talk to, which I'd say is a great starting point, because the client therapist fit is key.

Welcome! You've taken the first step in your therapeutic journey as seeking a therapist can be a difficult decision. The unique relationship between client and therapist creates a safe, confidential environment where personal growth and healing of the client can occur. My goal is to provide a forum where you feel comfortable telling your story while simultaneously learning methods of change and insight into maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I am well trained in theory and have a practical perspective approach that blends therapies in order to promote positive emotional well-being.

Do you spend time worrying about the future or rehashing the past? Is it hard to stop your mind from racing? Conversely, is it hard to get moving? Are you aware of how stress impacts the body? Do you feel out of balance in your eating, sleeping, exercise, substance use, technology or relationships? If you are looking for more ease and well being now, in this moment, you may thrive with mindfulness informed treatment. Mindful tools help us live life to the fullest, without judgment, in the only place we are truly alive, the present moment. It's more about discovering what's right with you, than wrong. It's simple, but not easy.