Therapists in Surf City, NJ

A HEALTHY MIND, A HEALTHY YOU! We all have the power to choose our own destiny when we choose to view ourselves in a positive relationship with the world around us. You have probably been searching for change in your life for some time now, reaching a point where you feel overwhelmed in managing your physical or emotional health, interpersonal relationships, work, school or financial stressors. Change takes hard work, patience, and a conscious commitment. Don't give up! You will see, there is hope and together we will discover a path to A HEALTHY MIND, A HEALTHY YOU!

Our emotional well-being is integral to our physical health. Individual or family therapy can enhance our ability to manage life's stressors, such as sudden or chronic illness, family conflicts, financial strain, or interpersonal problems, which can lead to anxiety, depression and physical maladies. Therapy is beneficial to people who struggle with a mental illness, such as clinical depression or bipolar disorder. Enhancing insight into our problems, along with the development of healthy coping skills is empowering, and can often mean the difference between facing each day with confidence or avoidance of living the best life possible.

Today you are taking a step on the path of growth and well-being. Feeling good about yourself and having a positive perspective on life is important for your mental and physical health. I am a licensed professional counselor and offer a variety of therapeutic skills to help you understand what you're feeling and learn positive ways to deal with life's challenges.

I work with clients who see that their Christian beliefs are a big part of who they are, and are looking for someone who understands and respects that. I work with all individuals, couples, and preteen-adult boys. I specialize in those who are struggling with emotional and relational issues, as well as, ADHD, sex addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, abandonment, anger fear, divorce, and weight loss. I also work with parenting skills, and child behavior problems.

This is my 24th year as a private psychotherapist. I specialize in the treatment of emotional/behavioral issues. I treat children, adolescents, and adults. I am an individual, couples, and family therapist. I am also a divorce mediator. I can also provide evaluations for hormone therapy, gender reassignment surgery, and medical marijuana. Give me a call and we can discuss your situation. I hope my positive energy can help you!

I am a Certified Divorce Mediator, Master Hypnotherapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor, with over 25,000 clinical hours. I have specializations in many areas including working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have specializations in Autism and Forensic Psychology. I possess a Post Doctoral Re-Specialization in Forensic Psychology. I have provided intervention and mediation for the courts, the state, and private clients. Call for further information 201-364-8474.

I believe in meeting my clients where they are at, whether seeking help for the first time or wanting a new approach. I am a warm and attuned therapist who will actively listen to fully understand each individual’s history, current stressors, and goals, to provide authentic feedback, guidance, and tools to change unhealthy behaviors. My approach is strength-based, collaborative and is shaped to meet the needs of each client. I also hold a certificate in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counseling (OCDCC).

I specialize in counseling to individuals and families coping with relationship issues, parent-child issues, and extended family issues that are exacerbated by alcohol and substance abuse.

My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.

I work with adults, teens, and parents and love to support recent college grads, young professionals, adults in coparenting relationships, or parents of school-aged kids. I can also provide a Christian lens for those who want to bring faith into the journey. I specialize in anxiety, depression, parenting, grief, loss, and relationship issues and draw on CBT, the Nurtured Heart Approach, and solution-focused techniques. My 10 years of clinical experience and life experience as a twin mom and independent parent inform my work as well. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team

Melissa Albano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 20 years of social work experience. Melissa was employed for 18 years as a case manager for a large health system. Her experience working with clients has been managing cases related to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, crisis intervention, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Melissa also worked with chronically ill clients and their families to better cope with their ongoing needs. She is passionate and experienced with counseling related to the LGBTQ+ community. Melissa completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at New York University.

My approach is a direct, action-oriented, supportive, and targeted form of psychotherapy. I prefer “doing” as well as talking and push hard for results. After several years in private practice along the central coast of California, I have relocated back to my roots in New Jersey. I truly love this profession and believe that is evident in my interactions with clients. I look forward to meeting and supporting you in creating the life you deserve.

Brian Stemetzki is a LCSW specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Turnersville, NJ. Brian is the director and main therapist for A Better Tomorrow Counseling Services. With over 15 years experience in social work, and as a graduate of Rutgers University specializing in counseling therapy, he is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are Hypnotherapy, Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

I began practicing in Maryland in 1978. I resumed practicing in New York in 2004 and added an office in New Jersey in 2013. My practice covers a broad age range from 2-90. I am most comfortable treating adults with a variety of mental health issues. I also see couples and do family therapy. In addition, I have done play therapy with children. I am also comfortable conducting psychological evaluations of children ranging in age from a year to 21 years. I am an expert in developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders.

I am a psychotherapist with over 45 years experience treating adults, older children, adolescents and couples. Sometimes people need help with specific problems such as marital discord, parenting, extended family conflicts or navigating life transitions. Persistent concerns such as lowered self-esteem, a pattern of unsuccessful romantic or work relationships, addictions, anxiety, depression and obsessive/compulsive behaviors often benefit from a professional hand. The goal in therapy is to make you aware of the patterns and beliefs that impair your ability to relate successfully with others and improve your self-esteem.

Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.

My supportive and thoughtful approach to psychotherapy involves helping clients to take a look at themselves and their choices to determine whether their personal styles are working for them. In this way, clients become more aware of how they relate to others and how to make healthy choices to reduce and better manage stress, improve mood, and enhance relationships. Identifying maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, and making changes in those patterns, helps people to live more rewarding and satisfying lives. Therapy is a process in which people learn to live more adaptively and with more personal fulfillment.

My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.

Helping you understand the root of the problem while working towards healing, in a safe and warm environment is a focus of my therapeutic model. This helps positive change become possible. You may be experiencing worry, self-blame, judgement or feeling not as happy as you would like. Do you want to feel better, but are unsure of what steps to take, or if the change is possible? These feelings may affect your self-esteem, mood, and other areas of your life. It's important that the focus is not just about changing your behaviors, but about feeling better.