Teletherapy for Teaneck, NJ
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Center for Purposeful Aging/Sarah Hiller-Bersson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
With the demographic shift in aging and improvements in healthcare, it is time to reconsider an alternative mindset towards being an Older Adult. This phase in one’s lifetime should be meaningful, fulfilling, purposeful and contain a robust positive psychological well-being. Let's make 70 the new 40. It is time to shed the negative thoughts and attitude, replacing it with a better version of yourself.
With the demographic shift in aging and improvements in healthcare, it is time to reconsider an alternative mindset towards being an Older Adult. This phase in one’s lifetime should be meaningful, fulfilling, purposeful and contain a robust positive psychological well-being. Let's make 70 the new 40. It is time to shed the negative thoughts and attitude, replacing it with a better version of yourself.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, unwanted habits, or procrastination? Is social anxiety or extreme shyness holding you back? Do you have difficulty making friends or developing healthy relationships? Is your young adult floundering, having difficulty launching into adult life? Are you struggling with a compulsive gaming addiction? In therapy we will work towards real, sustainable change and development of lifelong coping skills. You can build better relationships, develop professionally or academically, and lead the life that you most want to lead. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, unwanted habits, or procrastination? Is social anxiety or extreme shyness holding you back? Do you have difficulty making friends or developing healthy relationships? Is your young adult floundering, having difficulty launching into adult life? Are you struggling with a compulsive gaming addiction? In therapy we will work towards real, sustainable change and development of lifelong coping skills. You can build better relationships, develop professionally or academically, and lead the life that you most want to lead. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
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We all want to feel whole and achieve meaningful goals in our lives. To do so requires honesty and dedication, especially around the insecurities and defense mechanisms that have become ingrained within our personality. I can help you zoom out to gain more familiarity with your true Self trying to break through the surface of your persona. On one hand, it can be very anxiety provoking to feel that there is more to life than this. But, at the same time, it is an invitation to know, forgive and love yourself unconditionally. An invitation to feel into unknown selves and shadows, to accept You exactly the way you really are.
We all want to feel whole and achieve meaningful goals in our lives. To do so requires honesty and dedication, especially around the insecurities and defense mechanisms that have become ingrained within our personality. I can help you zoom out to gain more familiarity with your true Self trying to break through the surface of your persona. On one hand, it can be very anxiety provoking to feel that there is more to life than this. But, at the same time, it is an invitation to know, forgive and love yourself unconditionally. An invitation to feel into unknown selves and shadows, to accept You exactly the way you really are.
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Benjamin A Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Do you identify as neurodiverse or neurodivergent and feel misunderstood in your relationships, social, and professional life? I understand the emotional impact of what you're going through on a daily basis. As a bi-lingual coach and psychotherapist, I provide you with concrete strategies for communicating with your partner and achieving professional and social success! I offer a 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Do you identify as neurodiverse or neurodivergent and feel misunderstood in your relationships, social, and professional life? I understand the emotional impact of what you're going through on a daily basis. As a bi-lingual coach and psychotherapist, I provide you with concrete strategies for communicating with your partner and achieving professional and social success! I offer a 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
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Dr. Gila Cohen Davidovsky — Couples And Families
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Is your relationship in trouble? Are you searching for greater intimacy and trust? Do you have conflicts in your marriage around parenting styles, religious differences, money, stress, family, or fertility treatments? Do arguments escalate rapidly? In therapy, you can build the tools to recapture the emotional connection that you so desire. Learn to defuse conflict and argue constructively. You will develop skills that will help you learn how to function better in your relationship. Each meeting will bring you personalized tools, insights, and hope. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Is your relationship in trouble? Are you searching for greater intimacy and trust? Do you have conflicts in your marriage around parenting styles, religious differences, money, stress, family, or fertility treatments? Do arguments escalate rapidly? In therapy, you can build the tools to recapture the emotional connection that you so desire. Learn to defuse conflict and argue constructively. You will develop skills that will help you learn how to function better in your relationship. Each meeting will bring you personalized tools, insights, and hope. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
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Mars & Venus Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Tele-counseling available - TEANECK, Ramsey, ORADELL, Ridgewood, DENVILLE, Manhattan: Adult counseling - Couples counseling - Relationship counseling - Premarital counseling - Marriage counseling - Family counseling - Child counseling - Teen counseling - ADHD - Addiction counseling - Grief & bereavement - Pet loss therapy - Stress and anxiety - Depression - Low self-esteem - Perfectionism - Worry - Indecision - Procrastination - Phobias - Assertiveness issues - Panic - Life Coaching / Weekends available / Spanish-speaking / Most insurances welcomed / Professional and compassionate full-service counseling for over 35 years.
Tele-counseling available - TEANECK, Ramsey, ORADELL, Ridgewood, DENVILLE, Manhattan: Adult counseling - Couples counseling - Relationship counseling - Premarital counseling - Marriage counseling - Family counseling - Child counseling - Teen counseling - ADHD - Addiction counseling - Grief & bereavement - Pet loss therapy - Stress and anxiety - Depression - Low self-esteem - Perfectionism - Worry - Indecision - Procrastination - Phobias - Assertiveness issues - Panic - Life Coaching / Weekends available / Spanish-speaking / Most insurances welcomed / Professional and compassionate full-service counseling for over 35 years.
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Racquel Houpt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
My ideal client is willing to pick up the phone and make the call for help. After that, the partnership begins! Envision yourself actively working with me to establish goals that are clearly defined and measurable. See yourself becoming more focused and relaxed during each session. Learn tools to improve stress management and repair complicated relationships. Feel more comfortable in your own skin and take active steps toward living your best life.
My ideal client is willing to pick up the phone and make the call for help. After that, the partnership begins! Envision yourself actively working with me to establish goals that are clearly defined and measurable. See yourself becoming more focused and relaxed during each session. Learn tools to improve stress management and repair complicated relationships. Feel more comfortable in your own skin and take active steps toward living your best life.
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Ejlh Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MDiv, MEd
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
I counsel from a strengths-based compassionate view point. All ages are of interest to me as I believe in relationships and how clients are able to operate within the relationships they find themselves. With 29 yrs of work in education, students and young adults are of particular interest. I have worked as an in-school clinician in a K-8 school with children who have emotional, behavioral and interpersonal issues. As a former spiritual hospice counselor, I have gained extensive background in grief and loss therapy and end-of-life issues that are often manifested through family dynamics.
I counsel from a strengths-based compassionate view point. All ages are of interest to me as I believe in relationships and how clients are able to operate within the relationships they find themselves. With 29 yrs of work in education, students and young adults are of particular interest. I have worked as an in-school clinician in a K-8 school with children who have emotional, behavioral and interpersonal issues. As a former spiritual hospice counselor, I have gained extensive background in grief and loss therapy and end-of-life issues that are often manifested through family dynamics.
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Jack Heinemann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Teaneck, NJ 07666
If you have found yourself struggling with depression, chronic anxiety, worry, or difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships, you know how disruptive and debilitating these experiences can be. I'd like to help you improve your life. I offer an empathetic, patient, and thoughtful approach to therapy and will work collaboratively with you to address some of the most difficult problems you face. I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples who are facing painful challenges in their lives. I also help people navigate difficult life changes, financial struggles, and religious issues.
If you have found yourself struggling with depression, chronic anxiety, worry, or difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships, you know how disruptive and debilitating these experiences can be. I'd like to help you improve your life. I offer an empathetic, patient, and thoughtful approach to therapy and will work collaboratively with you to address some of the most difficult problems you face. I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples who are facing painful challenges in their lives. I also help people navigate difficult life changes, financial struggles, and religious issues.
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Paula & James Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
The mind is where everything is processed which determines how an individual thinks, believes, and reacts to the game of life. Blurred vision does not discriminate. It can allow unwanted thoughts to take over and set the individual on a path that is not demonstrating a "Beautiful Expression of Life". Everything starts and ends in the mind therefore, the life scripts of your mind (way of thinking) needs to be accountable to living life more abundantly and loving yourself. This premise is crucial as one navigates life's relationships of spirituality, family, vocation, and leisure.
The mind is where everything is processed which determines how an individual thinks, believes, and reacts to the game of life. Blurred vision does not discriminate. It can allow unwanted thoughts to take over and set the individual on a path that is not demonstrating a "Beautiful Expression of Life". Everything starts and ends in the mind therefore, the life scripts of your mind (way of thinking) needs to be accountable to living life more abundantly and loving yourself. This premise is crucial as one navigates life's relationships of spirituality, family, vocation, and leisure.
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Vasti Cedeño
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, ADHDCP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
Vasti Cedeño, who holds qualifications including MA, MSW, LCSW, and ADHD-CCSP, is the founding therapist at LifeWork Counseling in New Jersey. As a neurodivergent, first-generation, plus-size Latina, she is deeply committed to promoting radical acceptance. Currently, her practice is exclusively open to adults aged 25 years or older, focusing on issues related to ADHD, physical embodiment/self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety disorders. Many of her clients seek help in nurturing self-love and repairing their negative, harmful relationships with their bodies.
Vasti Cedeño, who holds qualifications including MA, MSW, LCSW, and ADHD-CCSP, is the founding therapist at LifeWork Counseling in New Jersey. As a neurodivergent, first-generation, plus-size Latina, she is deeply committed to promoting radical acceptance. Currently, her practice is exclusively open to adults aged 25 years or older, focusing on issues related to ADHD, physical embodiment/self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety disorders. Many of her clients seek help in nurturing self-love and repairing their negative, harmful relationships with their bodies.
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It can feel lonely and overwhelming when we are dealing with emotional pain. Perhaps you are struggling with a life transition, a stressful relationship or trying to find greater personal fulfillment and meaning in your life. I strive to create an emotionally nurturing and non-judgmental environment in which you will feel heard and understood. Together, we will explore your feelings and perceptions and develop insight into some of the obstacles that may be getting in the way of you living the life you desire. I am a passionate believer in the value of the therapeutic relationship in the healing process and in meeting my
It can feel lonely and overwhelming when we are dealing with emotional pain. Perhaps you are struggling with a life transition, a stressful relationship or trying to find greater personal fulfillment and meaning in your life. I strive to create an emotionally nurturing and non-judgmental environment in which you will feel heard and understood. Together, we will explore your feelings and perceptions and develop insight into some of the obstacles that may be getting in the way of you living the life you desire. I am a passionate believer in the value of the therapeutic relationship in the healing process and in meeting my
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Mia S. Howard, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS Ed, MA, CAGCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Teaneck, NJ 07666
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Hello, thank you for reaching out for emotional support and health. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, 3 masters degrees, 6 years of psychoanalytic training, and 3 specialized certifications. I provide compassionate and grounded care to people of all ages and backgrounds. My extensive training and life experiences enable me to treat many different mental health challenges. I listen carefully to you, and offer my informed guidance to help you to grow at your own pace. I can empower you to heal and progress in your life, and in your self.
Hello, thank you for reaching out for emotional support and health. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, 3 masters degrees, 6 years of psychoanalytic training, and 3 specialized certifications. I provide compassionate and grounded care to people of all ages and backgrounds. My extensive training and life experiences enable me to treat many different mental health challenges. I listen carefully to you, and offer my informed guidance to help you to grow at your own pace. I can empower you to heal and progress in your life, and in your self.
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You are seeking help from an experienced therapist and that is the first step toward feeling better! Whether worried, overwhelmed, resentful, and/or "down-in-the dumps," you are reaching out to a professional, with whom you can feel safe to be yourself and tell your story. Sometimes it is difficult to say out loud what you have not wanted to articulate; however healing takes place when you begin to share, feel understood and problem-solve. We may discover patterns of behavior that are not in your best interest, and explore ways to affect change toward a more satisfying life.
You are seeking help from an experienced therapist and that is the first step toward feeling better! Whether worried, overwhelmed, resentful, and/or "down-in-the dumps," you are reaching out to a professional, with whom you can feel safe to be yourself and tell your story. Sometimes it is difficult to say out loud what you have not wanted to articulate; however healing takes place when you begin to share, feel understood and problem-solve. We may discover patterns of behavior that are not in your best interest, and explore ways to affect change toward a more satisfying life.
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Susan S. Turkenkopf, MSW, LCSW, CGP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
I, Susan S. Turkenkopf, MSW, LCSW, CGP, deal with the following issues and symptoms in my Private Practice: ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Eating Disorders/Body Image, Internet/Online Problems, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Adolescent-Parent/Authority Difficulties, School Phobia/School Refusal/Separation, Learning Disabilities, Self-Esteem/Confidence,Gay/Lesbian/Gender/SexualityDivorce/Marital Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Anger Management, Social Anxiety, Substance Abuse Depression/Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disdorder, Personality Disorders, Sleep Issues, Smoking/Addictions, Available Weekends COVID low fee available
I, Susan S. Turkenkopf, MSW, LCSW, CGP, deal with the following issues and symptoms in my Private Practice: ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Eating Disorders/Body Image, Internet/Online Problems, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Adolescent-Parent/Authority Difficulties, School Phobia/School Refusal/Separation, Learning Disabilities, Self-Esteem/Confidence,Gay/Lesbian/Gender/SexualityDivorce/Marital Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Anger Management, Social Anxiety, Substance Abuse Depression/Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disdorder, Personality Disorders, Sleep Issues, Smoking/Addictions, Available Weekends COVID low fee available
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David Solomon Gruskin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
I can start explaining a little about myself. How I like to work. The last years, I've been working with a mixture of individuals using primarily psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and CBT techniques. I like to work with a small number of patients often over a period of time. So no quick fixes here. And if, after this initial session, you decide to move forward, we should aim to meet at this time and this location each and every week. The purpose, or the aim, is to create a time and a space which is entirely yours, week on week.
I can start explaining a little about myself. How I like to work. The last years, I've been working with a mixture of individuals using primarily psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and CBT techniques. I like to work with a small number of patients often over a period of time. So no quick fixes here. And if, after this initial session, you decide to move forward, we should aim to meet at this time and this location each and every week. The purpose, or the aim, is to create a time and a space which is entirely yours, week on week.
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Temima Danzig, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
Does it feel like you've become an expert at reading therapists' profiles by now, but are still having trouble deciding who would be a good fit for you and your situation? You want someone knowledgeable and skilled, who is compassionate, but has a sense of humor. You need to feel comfortable talking about your private life, not to feel like you're in an uncomfortable stare-down. And most importantly, you need someone who will help you feel better, cope better, and understand yourself better.
Does it feel like you've become an expert at reading therapists' profiles by now, but are still having trouble deciding who would be a good fit for you and your situation? You want someone knowledgeable and skilled, who is compassionate, but has a sense of humor. You need to feel comfortable talking about your private life, not to feel like you're in an uncomfortable stare-down. And most importantly, you need someone who will help you feel better, cope better, and understand yourself better.
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Noah Hercky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Online Only)
Noah Hercky is a licensed couple and family therapist (LMFT) and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. He is practice founder, therapist, and supervisor at Treeline Couple and Family Therapy, and Senior Psychotherapist at Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. Noah is available to work remotely with residents of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Noah Hercky is a licensed couple and family therapist (LMFT) and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. He is practice founder, therapist, and supervisor at Treeline Couple and Family Therapy, and Senior Psychotherapist at Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. Noah is available to work remotely with residents of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
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Courage, resilience, and strength are some of the traits you've developed while navigating through life. But infertility, reproductive loss, and postpartum anxiety and depression can make it feel like you’re unequipped for this chapter. As a therapist who specializes in sensitively supporting individuals throughout the fertility journey, I welcome you to my office where you can comfortably regain your footing. By tailoring your treatment to meet your individual goals, you can move through this challenge, emerging stronger than ever.
Courage, resilience, and strength are some of the traits you've developed while navigating through life. But infertility, reproductive loss, and postpartum anxiety and depression can make it feel like you’re unequipped for this chapter. As a therapist who specializes in sensitively supporting individuals throughout the fertility journey, I welcome you to my office where you can comfortably regain your footing. By tailoring your treatment to meet your individual goals, you can move through this challenge, emerging stronger than ever.
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Marc Alter, LCSW-R, Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW
Verified Verified
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Do you experience the blues, anger, anxiety? Lost pleasure in things you usually enjoy? Feeling hopeless/helpless, misunderstood, mistreated, abandoned, alone? Stuck in your career, in your relationships, lost? My approach is supportive and Insight driven. I encourage clients to express their feelings, supporting them in a judgement free zone. In a warm environment you'll feel supported, appreciated, validated. I teach you assertiveness skills and anger management so you can advocate for yourself. I'll underline maladaptive patterns, helping you change them. I'll empower you to regain your footing. Together we'll discover a more tolerable existence.
Do you experience the blues, anger, anxiety? Lost pleasure in things you usually enjoy? Feeling hopeless/helpless, misunderstood, mistreated, abandoned, alone? Stuck in your career, in your relationships, lost? My approach is supportive and Insight driven. I encourage clients to express their feelings, supporting them in a judgement free zone. In a warm environment you'll feel supported, appreciated, validated. I teach you assertiveness skills and anger management so you can advocate for yourself. I'll underline maladaptive patterns, helping you change them. I'll empower you to regain your footing. Together we'll discover a more tolerable existence.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.