Narrative Therapists in Summit, NJ
I am trained in faith-based counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative therapy, Grief/loss, Play therapy, and working with survivors of racial trauma, sexual trauma/abuse, human trafficking, and other social justice issues.
I have experience working with men and women of all ages who are dealing with stress, anxiety/depression, and unresolved trauma and loss. I am passionate about hearing your story and journeying with you to explore your therapeutic needs/concerns. I will also help you identify core issues such as life transitions, stressors or negative core beliefs, or cognitive distortions and provide the support and tools that you need to achieve your therapeutic goals.
I am trained in faith-based counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative therapy, Grief/loss, Play therapy, and working with survivors of racial trauma, sexual trauma/abuse, human trafficking, and other social justice issues.
I have experience working with men and women of all ages who are dealing with stress, anxiety/depression, and unresolved trauma and loss. I am passionate about hearing your story and journeying with you to explore your therapeutic needs/concerns. I will also help you identify core issues such as life transitions, stressors or negative core beliefs, or cognitive distortions and provide the support and tools that you need to achieve your therapeutic goals.
I prioritize goal and insight oriented techniques integrating Psychodynamic, behavioral, narrative, and creative therapies in working towards treatment goals.
Whether your reason for seeking therapy at this time is specific, or you're just feeling stuck or overwhelmed - I welcome the conversation. As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I have worked with adult clients of all ages providing individual and couples therapy. I help clients from a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles who are struggling with major transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss, sexuality and gender identity, intimacy and communication, and parenting or care taking. Having worked in schools and with children in private for many years, I also offer parent consultation and recommendations.
I prioritize goal and insight oriented techniques integrating Psychodynamic, behavioral, narrative, and creative therapies in working towards treatment goals.
Whether your reason for seeking therapy at this time is specific, or you're just feeling stuck or overwhelmed - I welcome the conversation. As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I have worked with adult clients of all ages providing individual and couples therapy. I help clients from a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles who are struggling with major transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss, sexuality and gender identity, intimacy and communication, and parenting or care taking. Having worked in schools and with children in private for many years, I also offer parent consultation and recommendations.
I believe seeking help is a strength. My goal as a psychotherapist is to create a safe, accepting and supportive environment where I can help clients explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors that will lead to personal growth. I view therapy as an opportunity to increase self-awareness and build on individual strengths that will lead to positive changes. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, transitions, relationships and communication. As a high school social worker, I have significant experience working with adolescents.
I believe seeking help is a strength. My goal as a psychotherapist is to create a safe, accepting and supportive environment where I can help clients explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors that will lead to personal growth. I view therapy as an opportunity to increase self-awareness and build on individual strengths that will lead to positive changes. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, transitions, relationships and communication. As a high school social worker, I have significant experience working with adolescents.
Amy Ganz Sadeghi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07901
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 self-beliefs about your limitations, as well as other negative thoughts, so you can achieve a higher level of functioning and greater emotional freedom.
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 self-beliefs about your limitations, as well as other negative thoughts, so you can achieve a higher level of functioning and greater emotional freedom.
Rachel L Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07901
Getting a new therapist can be intimidating and—let's be real—a major pain. I'm so glad you've found me. I bring compassion, humor, and warmth to our sessions. I ask that you bring your whole self, whatever that means on any given day. Together, we'll explore and stay curious about how you see and understand the world. (FYI: Please note that I am currently ONLY taking new patients in NJ.)
Getting a new therapist can be intimidating and—let's be real—a major pain. I'm so glad you've found me. I bring compassion, humor, and warmth to our sessions. I ask that you bring your whole self, whatever that means on any given day. Together, we'll explore and stay curious about how you see and understand the world. (FYI: Please note that I am currently ONLY taking new patients in NJ.)
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.
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.
Life is complicated, demanding, full of uncertainty - it can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to feel fulfilled, to focus on daily tasks, to have a sense of purpose or meaning, to feel motivated or to have hope. Therapy can help you reduce uncertainty, manage stress, address demands, overcome obstacles, and recognize your strengths. Therapy can also help you learn how to use different aspects of your life as resources. We will work together to help you feel empowered and confident. You will gain focus and serenity as you learn how to manage life's challenges, move toward self-acceptance and gain a sense of purpose and meaning.
Life is complicated, demanding, full of uncertainty - it can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to feel fulfilled, to focus on daily tasks, to have a sense of purpose or meaning, to feel motivated or to have hope. Therapy can help you reduce uncertainty, manage stress, address demands, overcome obstacles, and recognize your strengths. Therapy can also help you learn how to use different aspects of your life as resources. We will work together to help you feel empowered and confident. You will gain focus and serenity as you learn how to manage life's challenges, move toward self-acceptance and gain a sense of purpose and meaning.
Need marriage or couples therapy to help you cope with some challenges in your relationship or family? Or do you need help with anxiety, depression, or grief? I provide marriage counseling, couples therapy, premarital counseling, and relationship therapy. I help with communication problems, infidelity, family conflict, and decisions to stay or separate. I also help individuals with anxiety, depression, and other personal concerns. I'm open, accepting, easy to connect with, and experienced.
Need marriage or couples therapy to help you cope with some challenges in your relationship or family? Or do you need help with anxiety, depression, or grief? I provide marriage counseling, couples therapy, premarital counseling, and relationship therapy. I help with communication problems, infidelity, family conflict, and decisions to stay or separate. I also help individuals with anxiety, depression, and other personal concerns. I'm open, accepting, easy to connect with, and experienced.
Valery Fradkov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ScD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07901 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Proven & trusted strategy for dealing with communication issues, emotional distress, anger, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. A compassionate and analytical approach to your mental health wellness. With almost 20 years of experience in clinical psychology, combined with backgrounds as a financial quantitative analyst, NASA theoretical physicist, and university professor, I bring a unique blend of analytical methods and empathic skills to address your concerns and solve your problems.
Proven & trusted strategy for dealing with communication issues, emotional distress, anger, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. A compassionate and analytical approach to your mental health wellness. With almost 20 years of experience in clinical psychology, combined with backgrounds as a financial quantitative analyst, NASA theoretical physicist, and university professor, I bring a unique blend of analytical methods and empathic skills to address your concerns and solve your problems.
Brian S. Pollack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07901
I work with adults and adolescents struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, ARFID (Selective Eating), and the coexisting mental health struggles that go with them. Achieving recovery is absolutely possible and with over a decade of experience my core work surrounds the belief that no one should ever have to struggle with constant worry and feelings of shame.. When it feels like others just "don't get it,” change it up. When empathy comes with strength often new understanding can develop. If you're seeking an approach steeped in possibility, give me a call.
I work with adults and adolescents struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, ARFID (Selective Eating), and the coexisting mental health struggles that go with them. Achieving recovery is absolutely possible and with over a decade of experience my core work surrounds the belief that no one should ever have to struggle with constant worry and feelings of shame.. When it feels like others just "don't get it,” change it up. When empathy comes with strength often new understanding can develop. If you're seeking an approach steeped in possibility, give me a call.
Thank you for viewing my page and I hope I can help you on the path towards healing and personal growth. I strive to create a safe, genuine, and empathic space for clients to explore their inner experiences. I have expertise in working with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma/post-traumatic stress including complex trauma, relationship issues, reproductive health and infertility, life cycle changes including college transitions, new motherhood, and grief and loss. I have postgraduate certification in integrative trauma studies and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Thank you for viewing my page and I hope I can help you on the path towards healing and personal growth. I strive to create a safe, genuine, and empathic space for clients to explore their inner experiences. I have expertise in working with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma/post-traumatic stress including complex trauma, relationship issues, reproductive health and infertility, life cycle changes including college transitions, new motherhood, and grief and loss. I have postgraduate certification in integrative trauma studies and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
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Engaging in therapy can be pivotal towards becoming more self-aware and improving your quality of life and relationships; congratulations on taking this step. Regardless of whether a specific trauma or event leads you to therapy, our work together will focus on who you are in your various environments and relationships, how your personal circumstances led you here, and how you can achieve the future you envision.
Engaging in therapy can be pivotal towards becoming more self-aware and improving your quality of life and relationships; congratulations on taking this step. Regardless of whether a specific trauma or event leads you to therapy, our work together will focus on who you are in your various environments and relationships, how your personal circumstances led you here, and how you can achieve the future you envision.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
Joe Grosso (adolescent/teen specialist)
Counselor, LPC, MA, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
I am an LPC with years of experience treating teens/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LPC with years of experience treating teens/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Madison Kurz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Jennifer Stradling (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Melissa Cramutolo (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Sarah Kotz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.