Trauma Focused Therapists in Summit, NJ
Dr. Akhirah S. Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, HS-BCP
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
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 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 am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative and transparent process and I will work with you and/or your family to help you achieve your goals. I have been extensively trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and I am experienced in providing such treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative and transparent process and I will work with you and/or your family to help you achieve your goals. I have been extensively trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and I am experienced in providing such treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
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).
I am trained in many trauma focused therapies that facilitate this deeper healing process - EMDR, Internal Family Systems, NARM, Somatic Experiencing-but above all consider myself to be a relational and relatable therapist who prioritizes the relationship with my clients as the primary healing agent.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
I am trained in many trauma focused therapies that facilitate this deeper healing process - EMDR, Internal Family Systems, NARM, Somatic Experiencing-but above all consider myself to be a relational and relatable therapist who prioritizes the relationship with my clients as the primary healing agent.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
Misty A Shores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07902
I am a Buddhist psychotherapist with a focus on helping all clients find wellness through the Four Immeasurables - happiness, joy, compassion and equanimity. I am passionate about helping people navigate life transitions and difficulties in a practical manner. I help clients focus on the present and work through anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief, and other related disorders. I am passionate about serving first responders, veterans, and their families. For more information please view my website at http://www.4ilifepractice.com.
I am a Buddhist psychotherapist with a focus on helping all clients find wellness through the Four Immeasurables - happiness, joy, compassion and equanimity. I am passionate about helping people navigate life transitions and difficulties in a practical manner. I help clients focus on the present and work through anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief, and other related disorders. I am passionate about serving first responders, veterans, and their families. For more information please view my website at http://www.4ilifepractice.com.
Kristen M Paustian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
My approach to counseling includes various theoretical approaches to accommodate each individuals specific needs, including but not limited to Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT and Trauma Focused.
I am living my best life as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. I believe that life experiences shape each individual and strive to assist clients in gaining insights to reach their highest potential and create a fulfilling life. Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? Have you or someone you know struggled with addiction? Are you a couple struggling with relationship concerns? Have you suffered a loss and are grieving? Allow me to provide support and assist you in building coping skills.
My approach to counseling includes various theoretical approaches to accommodate each individuals specific needs, including but not limited to Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT and Trauma Focused.
I am living my best life as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. I believe that life experiences shape each individual and strive to assist clients in gaining insights to reach their highest potential and create a fulfilling life. Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? Have you or someone you know struggled with addiction? Are you a couple struggling with relationship concerns? Have you suffered a loss and are grieving? Allow me to provide support and assist you in building coping skills.
Viktorija Spasova, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07901 (Online Only)
Since I can remember, I've wanted to be in this profession working on helping improve the lives of others. I've been in the field of social work for the last six years providing therapy to people from all walks of life. Have you experienced anything traumatic and its been affecting your daily functioning? Are you a young adult who has a hard time accepting a diagnosis or struggling to find your place in the world? Has your loved one been diagnosed with persistent and severe mental illness? Is your anxiety/depression keeping you from working on your goals? If so, you are not alone. Connect with me to see how we can work together.
Since I can remember, I've wanted to be in this profession working on helping improve the lives of others. I've been in the field of social work for the last six years providing therapy to people from all walks of life. Have you experienced anything traumatic and its been affecting your daily functioning? Are you a young adult who has a hard time accepting a diagnosis or struggling to find your place in the world? Has your loved one been diagnosed with persistent and severe mental illness? Is your anxiety/depression keeping you from working on your goals? If so, you are not alone. Connect with me to see how we can work together.
I am a licensed psychologist in the state on New Jersey and New York. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with Spanish population. I have extensive clinical experience working with Hispanic population. I have expertise in trauma focused therapy and evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in disruptive disorders (i.e. ADHD, ODD), mutism, physical and sexual abuse, trauma, play therapy, personality and mood/anxiety disorders, and family disruption. Furthermore, I enjoy helping couples and families.
I am a licensed psychologist in the state on New Jersey and New York. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with Spanish population. I have extensive clinical experience working with Hispanic population. I have expertise in trauma focused therapy and evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in disruptive disorders (i.e. ADHD, ODD), mutism, physical and sexual abuse, trauma, play therapy, personality and mood/anxiety disorders, and family disruption. Furthermore, I enjoy helping couples and families.
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.
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.
If you are looking to embrace change and gain new skills, I would love to support you! I aim to provide a space to discuss any challenges and help you cultivate skills and resilience to navigate them.
If you are looking to embrace change and gain new skills, I would love to support you! I aim to provide a space to discuss any challenges and help you cultivate skills and resilience to navigate them.
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 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.
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As a psychologist, my aim is to help children, adolescents, and young adults meet their goals and make lasting changes. I am a licensed clinical psychologist at The Center for Stress, Anxiety, and Mood. I specialize in providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth and adults with a range of issues including anxiety (OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Selective Mutism, depression, school attendance problems, trauma, and emotion dysregulation. I have expertise in Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) and I frequently integrate mindfulness-based approaches into my practice.
As a psychologist, my aim is to help children, adolescents, and young adults meet their goals and make lasting changes. I am a licensed clinical psychologist at The Center for Stress, Anxiety, and Mood. I specialize in providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth and adults with a range of issues including anxiety (OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Selective Mutism, depression, school attendance problems, trauma, and emotion dysregulation. I have expertise in Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) and I frequently integrate mindfulness-based approaches into my practice.
I help clients through the transitions that come from big changes in their lives, whether it be marriage, graduating and transitioning to adulthood, the death of a loved one, changing careers, or starting families. These transitions or changes can trigger feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, and ambivalence that we work through together by exploring all of the reactions they are having, without judgement. I work hard to build a trusting relationship with my clients by being open, reliable, and curious about their unique experience.
I help clients through the transitions that come from big changes in their lives, whether it be marriage, graduating and transitioning to adulthood, the death of a loved one, changing careers, or starting families. These transitions or changes can trigger feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, and ambivalence that we work through together by exploring all of the reactions they are having, without judgement. I work hard to build a trusting relationship with my clients by being open, reliable, and curious about their unique experience.
Nicholas Cerami
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07901
I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, who are seeking lasting change through expanding self-awareness and connecting with what is most meaningful to them. I have experience treating many different conditions, but my primary areas of specialty are: disordered eating, anxiety conditions, mood disorders and addiction issues. As an agent of change my hope is to make sure you begin to build a bridge between where you currently find yourself and your hope towards change. Making this tangible, concrete, and possible is what I do.
I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, who are seeking lasting change through expanding self-awareness and connecting with what is most meaningful to them. I have experience treating many different conditions, but my primary areas of specialty are: disordered eating, anxiety conditions, mood disorders and addiction issues. As an agent of change my hope is to make sure you begin to build a bridge between where you currently find yourself and your hope towards change. Making this tangible, concrete, and possible is what I do.
Psychotherapy is a unique experience, in that it is encouraged that you share all of your thoughts & feelings, to include those that you might withhold in other contexts. Ideally, you will have an experience of feeling affirmed/acknowledged, thoroughly listened to, and seen as a complex person. That said, it can take a long time to feel free enough to share yourself in this way, and it is important that we move at your pace, plus respect that there are reasons why certain pieces of you are protected away. Your symptoms/difficulties are there for various reasons. You lead the way; I will support you in your process.
Psychotherapy is a unique experience, in that it is encouraged that you share all of your thoughts & feelings, to include those that you might withhold in other contexts. Ideally, you will have an experience of feeling affirmed/acknowledged, thoroughly listened to, and seen as a complex person. That said, it can take a long time to feel free enough to share yourself in this way, and it is important that we move at your pace, plus respect that there are reasons why certain pieces of you are protected away. Your symptoms/difficulties are there for various reasons. You lead the way; I will support you in your process.
breakthrough therapy and resources
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
At Breakthrough Therapy and Resources, we understand that navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming. My journey began as an advocate for the voices often unheard, serving as Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A) for children within the foster care system. Through this experience, we recognized the profound impact of mental and emotional well-being on individuals' lives. Transitioning into licensed therapy, I've dedicated my professional work to empowering individuals, particularly young people aged 10-25, to overcome obstacles and cultivate resilience. However, my work revealed a crucial insight: the significance of re
At Breakthrough Therapy and Resources, we understand that navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming. My journey began as an advocate for the voices often unheard, serving as Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A) for children within the foster care system. Through this experience, we recognized the profound impact of mental and emotional well-being on individuals' lives. Transitioning into licensed therapy, I've dedicated my professional work to empowering individuals, particularly young people aged 10-25, to overcome obstacles and cultivate resilience. However, my work revealed a crucial insight: the significance of re
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
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
Barbara W Adams-Plyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
I take an individual approach to each client, tailoring my methods to a persons needs and issues. I use cognitive behavioral techniques to help my clients manage their issues (i.e. anxieties, relationships etc.) by changing counterproductive thought patterns. There are times in all of our lives when we could use some extra support. Feeling hurt, misunderstood, angry, and confused are things each of us may feel.I am available to meet with children, adolescents, and adults on an individual basis as well as family/couples counseling. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or to see if I am the right fit
I take an individual approach to each client, tailoring my methods to a persons needs and issues. I use cognitive behavioral techniques to help my clients manage their issues (i.e. anxieties, relationships etc.) by changing counterproductive thought patterns. There are times in all of our lives when we could use some extra support. Feeling hurt, misunderstood, angry, and confused are things each of us may feel.I am available to meet with children, adolescents, and adults on an individual basis as well as family/couples counseling. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or to see if I am the right fit
Christine Galiardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901 (Online Only)
Help is just a walk and/or talk away. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. Working in both an elementary and a high school supporting the mental health of children and adolescents has given me a unique perspective on that population and their families. I am dedicated to helping clients to deal with anxiety, social issues, depression, relationship issues, behavioral issues, trauma, and loss and grief by working together on a common goal.
Help is just a walk and/or talk away. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. Working in both an elementary and a high school supporting the mental health of children and adolescents has given me a unique perspective on that population and their families. I am dedicated to helping clients to deal with anxiety, social issues, depression, relationship issues, behavioral issues, trauma, and loss and grief by working together on a common goal.
Alexa Moubarak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-NJ, LICSW, -MA
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901 (Online Only)
You don't need to bear that heavy burden alone. Whatever struggles you're facing, however exhausted or critical you may feel towards yourself, or how bleak things seem right now, know that therapy offers a space to share that weight. Together, we'll take a comprehensive approach to support both your mind and body. We'll delve into the root causes of your challenges, relieve stress through lifestyle adjustments and processing, and learn practical, evidence-based techniques to enhance your daily life. Our goal is to guide your body back to a state of relaxation, where joy can once again be felt.
You don't need to bear that heavy burden alone. Whatever struggles you're facing, however exhausted or critical you may feel towards yourself, or how bleak things seem right now, know that therapy offers a space to share that weight. Together, we'll take a comprehensive approach to support both your mind and body. We'll delve into the root causes of your challenges, relieve stress through lifestyle adjustments and processing, and learn practical, evidence-based techniques to enhance your daily life. Our goal is to guide your body back to a state of relaxation, where joy can once again be felt.
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