In Person Therapists in Waldwick, NJ
Nancy Dykstra-Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldwick, NJ 07463
I consider it a privilege to be a part of your journey. Being in a genuine caring therapeutic relationship can be the catalyst for change. My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can develop to your full potential and explore blocks standing in your way. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression or other issues, I strive to be a healing influence in your journey. For those seeking Marriage or Couples Therapy, we will work to repair broken bonds and develop a secure emotional connection.
I consider it a privilege to be a part of your journey. Being in a genuine caring therapeutic relationship can be the catalyst for change. My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can develop to your full potential and explore blocks standing in your way. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression or other issues, I strive to be a healing influence in your journey. For those seeking Marriage or Couples Therapy, we will work to repair broken bonds and develop a secure emotional connection.
It has been my privilege to do the meaningful and fulfilling work of psychotherapy on a daily basis. In my 25+ years of experience, I have witnessed the profound effects that therapy can have in one's life, both internally and externally. My approach is to work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals using a variety of clinical techniques depending upon you and your situation. I have a foundation of doctoral and post-doctoral training in psychodynamic theory and technique, along with additional training throughout the years in more behaviorally oriented techniques and in couples therapy.
It has been my privilege to do the meaningful and fulfilling work of psychotherapy on a daily basis. In my 25+ years of experience, I have witnessed the profound effects that therapy can have in one's life, both internally and externally. My approach is to work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals using a variety of clinical techniques depending upon you and your situation. I have a foundation of doctoral and post-doctoral training in psychodynamic theory and technique, along with additional training throughout the years in more behaviorally oriented techniques and in couples therapy.
Dr. Jolene Arasz is an adolescent and family licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and families. Author of the book, Why On Earth Do I Feel This Way: Understanding anxiety and mental health through control theory, Dr. Arasz incorporates her own theory with a neuropsychological perspective to educate and treat her clients' array of mental health issues. Dr. Arasz consults with schools, providing mental health education to students (K-college), teachers and parents. She brings science to her practice, resulting in immediate and sustainable mental health management.
Dr. Jolene Arasz is an adolescent and family licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and families. Author of the book, Why On Earth Do I Feel This Way: Understanding anxiety and mental health through control theory, Dr. Arasz incorporates her own theory with a neuropsychological perspective to educate and treat her clients' array of mental health issues. Dr. Arasz consults with schools, providing mental health education to students (K-college), teachers and parents. She brings science to her practice, resulting in immediate and sustainable mental health management.
Nikki Milch Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldwick, NJ 07463
Welcome. I provide therapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Much of my clinical experience is with youth who struggle with psychiatric concerns such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, as well as youth who have been victims of trauma and abuse. I also have extensive experience working with youth in the LGBTQ+ community. I aim to always provide empathy and non-judgmental support during periods of difficulty, change, and transition for youth and help them build the skills to be happy, healthy, and successful individuals with meaningful and fulfilling interpersonal relationships.
Welcome. I provide therapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Much of my clinical experience is with youth who struggle with psychiatric concerns such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, as well as youth who have been victims of trauma and abuse. I also have extensive experience working with youth in the LGBTQ+ community. I aim to always provide empathy and non-judgmental support during periods of difficulty, change, and transition for youth and help them build the skills to be happy, healthy, and successful individuals with meaningful and fulfilling interpersonal relationships.
Jennifer Kunert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waldwick, NJ 07463
I am a licensed professional counselor, because I believe everyone has the ability to make a change and create a set of coping strategies to overcome life's many challenges. Acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration are the main objectives of my sessions. During my years of experience in practice, my areas of specialization include working with individuals and families struggling with Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Gender Identity, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a licensed professional counselor, because I believe everyone has the ability to make a change and create a set of coping strategies to overcome life's many challenges. Acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration are the main objectives of my sessions. During my years of experience in practice, my areas of specialization include working with individuals and families struggling with Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Gender Identity, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Is there tension, conflict, or lack of connection in your close relationships? Do you feel like your partner or family member doesn’t care enough about you? Does your partner or family member think that you don’t care enough about them? Do you want to feel a closer bond to your loved one(s)? Do you want to feel like you are on the same team when facing life’s difficulties or challenges? Or, are you seeking individual therapy because you are stressed, anxious, or unhappy in your life? Are you confused or stuck, and not sure how to go about improving your quality of life?
Is there tension, conflict, or lack of connection in your close relationships? Do you feel like your partner or family member doesn’t care enough about you? Does your partner or family member think that you don’t care enough about them? Do you want to feel a closer bond to your loved one(s)? Do you want to feel like you are on the same team when facing life’s difficulties or challenges? Or, are you seeking individual therapy because you are stressed, anxious, or unhappy in your life? Are you confused or stuck, and not sure how to go about improving your quality of life?
The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Waldwick, Morristown, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Middle Schoolers, and Families. Our Intensive DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have a Trauma Program for adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Waldwick, Morristown, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Middle Schoolers, and Families. Our Intensive DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have a Trauma Program for adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
I am a clinical play therapist specializing in supporting young children and their families. I help overwhelmed parents create more calm, connection and cooperation in their homes using mindful parenting practices and brain based play therapy techniques. When YOU understand how to help your kid cope with big feelings and tough moments, everybody wins. Raising a resilient kid takes understanding, skill and SUPPORT. Let me help you become the parent your kid needs and deserves.
I am a clinical play therapist specializing in supporting young children and their families. I help overwhelmed parents create more calm, connection and cooperation in their homes using mindful parenting practices and brain based play therapy techniques. When YOU understand how to help your kid cope with big feelings and tough moments, everybody wins. Raising a resilient kid takes understanding, skill and SUPPORT. Let me help you become the parent your kid needs and deserves.
Jasmen Mantashian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waldwick, NJ 07463
We often hear that healing and growth is not linear. Working on ourselves and our relationships is an ongoing process with its ups and downs. Just when we think we're out of the woods, life reminds us of its unpredictability. If life is consistently inconsistent, how can we best adjust, work towards acceptance, and reduce our suffering? Our willingness to work towards self improvement can shift like the wind and when our motivation and energy dwindles, so does our trust in ourselves and those around us. As fear, anxiety, sadness, and even hopelessness settles in, tackling simple tasks seems unattainable.
We often hear that healing and growth is not linear. Working on ourselves and our relationships is an ongoing process with its ups and downs. Just when we think we're out of the woods, life reminds us of its unpredictability. If life is consistently inconsistent, how can we best adjust, work towards acceptance, and reduce our suffering? Our willingness to work towards self improvement can shift like the wind and when our motivation and energy dwindles, so does our trust in ourselves and those around us. As fear, anxiety, sadness, and even hopelessness settles in, tackling simple tasks seems unattainable.
Welcome. I help adults struggling with concerns such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, work-stress, and general life dissatisfaction. I can also help someone clarify what might have gone wrong when they feel stuck, are unable to stop an unwanted feeling, or are struggling to make the changes they desire. My ultimate goal in conducting therapy is to ensure that my clients feel that they are living life as full-potential versions of themselves.
Welcome. I help adults struggling with concerns such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, work-stress, and general life dissatisfaction. I can also help someone clarify what might have gone wrong when they feel stuck, are unable to stop an unwanted feeling, or are struggling to make the changes they desire. My ultimate goal in conducting therapy is to ensure that my clients feel that they are living life as full-potential versions of themselves.
When uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, sadness, loneliness, anger, shame, guilt, or confusion overwhelm us, we often try to make them disappear or ignore them. This might work temporarily, but often those feelings come back and keep us from solving problems, improving our situation and moving forward.
When uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, sadness, loneliness, anger, shame, guilt, or confusion overwhelm us, we often try to make them disappear or ignore them. This might work temporarily, but often those feelings come back and keep us from solving problems, improving our situation and moving forward.
As a clinician with many years of experience offering therapeutic services, it has been my privilege to have worked with children, adolescents and young adults to address the many issues and challenges that affect their happiness, relationships and well being. My primary focus is to help those who are grappling with anxiety, depression, anger management, behavioral and self-esteem issues, peer relationships and school or work challenges. Please refer to the side bar on this page for additional areas of focus and the types of issues that I address, as well as for the methods of treatment that I offer in working with my clients.
As a clinician with many years of experience offering therapeutic services, it has been my privilege to have worked with children, adolescents and young adults to address the many issues and challenges that affect their happiness, relationships and well being. My primary focus is to help those who are grappling with anxiety, depression, anger management, behavioral and self-esteem issues, peer relationships and school or work challenges. Please refer to the side bar on this page for additional areas of focus and the types of issues that I address, as well as for the methods of treatment that I offer in working with my clients.
If you are curious, contemplative, reflective, and interested in learning why you do what you do I'm your therapist. I'll be your catalyst to explore your inner most thoughts, feelings and desires. When you understand yourself you can make informed decisions and choices that will propel you towards your goals. We are complicated souls that live in a complex world. Let me help you streamline the process to fulfill your life.
If you are curious, contemplative, reflective, and interested in learning why you do what you do I'm your therapist. I'll be your catalyst to explore your inner most thoughts, feelings and desires. When you understand yourself you can make informed decisions and choices that will propel you towards your goals. We are complicated souls that live in a complex world. Let me help you streamline the process to fulfill your life.
Are you struggling with important relationships in your life, whether with a spouse, a parent, a friend, a coworker? We operate in a world filled with interpersonal interactions. Our earliest relationships teach us how to relate to others. However, at times, how we learn to relate during our formative years does not promote success in current relationships. I view therapy as a wonderful opportunity to examine how we relate to others and consider how to make changes in order to be more effective and have more satisfying relationships.
Are you struggling with important relationships in your life, whether with a spouse, a parent, a friend, a coworker? We operate in a world filled with interpersonal interactions. Our earliest relationships teach us how to relate to others. However, at times, how we learn to relate during our formative years does not promote success in current relationships. I view therapy as a wonderful opportunity to examine how we relate to others and consider how to make changes in order to be more effective and have more satisfying relationships.
It is often quite difficult to make that first phone call requesting therapy. Usually that call is precipitated by the realization that possibly, " I don't have to face my difficulties alone" and "just maybe, I can feel better sooner with some help". I always make an effort to help clients feel at ease and to clarify their needs. I work towards enabling clients to experience their strengths as they address their difficulties.
It is often quite difficult to make that first phone call requesting therapy. Usually that call is precipitated by the realization that possibly, " I don't have to face my difficulties alone" and "just maybe, I can feel better sooner with some help". I always make an effort to help clients feel at ease and to clarify their needs. I work towards enabling clients to experience their strengths as they address their difficulties.
Our Art Therapy practice is a special place for children, teens and adults for self discovery, emotional wellness, building self-esteem and expressing feelings. Our NJ team is highly trained in development challenges, self regulation, moods, anger management, bereavement, chronic illness, divorce, PTSD and anxiety.
Our Art Therapy practice is a special place for children, teens and adults for self discovery, emotional wellness, building self-esteem and expressing feelings. Our NJ team is highly trained in development challenges, self regulation, moods, anger management, bereavement, chronic illness, divorce, PTSD and anxiety.
My unique training in both behavioral and somatic therapies allows me to craft a treatment plan with your input that best fits your needs. I believe in utilizing the wisdom of the body , the rich information present in emotions, an examination of how you show up in the world behaviorally, and the way your mind has learned to protect you in order to guide you toward resiliency and improved coping with daily life. You will learn coping skills through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and somatic resourcing. We talk and problem solve when needed and somatically process when indicated.
My unique training in both behavioral and somatic therapies allows me to craft a treatment plan with your input that best fits your needs. I believe in utilizing the wisdom of the body , the rich information present in emotions, an examination of how you show up in the world behaviorally, and the way your mind has learned to protect you in order to guide you toward resiliency and improved coping with daily life. You will learn coping skills through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and somatic resourcing. We talk and problem solve when needed and somatically process when indicated.
I am a second-year graduate-level intern training as an art therapist at NYU. I currently hold an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential and am a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings with diverse populations, particularly those with marginalized identities. My clinical experience includes working with adults, couples, and families, addressing concerns related to substance use, mental health, trauma, grief and loss, identity, relationships, and personality disorders. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space fueled by warmth, acceptance, compassion, courage, and honesty.
I am a second-year graduate-level intern training as an art therapist at NYU. I currently hold an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential and am a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings with diverse populations, particularly those with marginalized identities. My clinical experience includes working with adults, couples, and families, addressing concerns related to substance use, mental health, trauma, grief and loss, identity, relationships, and personality disorders. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space fueled by warmth, acceptance, compassion, courage, and honesty.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and truly love what I do. I work with all age groups, from children to geriatric clients. I work with clients experiencing issues such as: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family and relational issues, eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and many others.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and truly love what I do. I work with all age groups, from children to geriatric clients. I work with clients experiencing issues such as: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family and relational issues, eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and many others.
Imagine your life as a bookshelf: It may feel like the “TRAUMA” book is the only one on your shelf. It’s big and heavy and it hurts to think about opening it. In our work together you will learn how to build a library full of rich life experiences around what you’ve already survived. You won’t have to numb the pain. You won’t have to minimize what you feel to make others comfortable. You will get to process your traumas and feel present for the first time in a long time, or maybe in your life.
Imagine your life as a bookshelf: It may feel like the “TRAUMA” book is the only one on your shelf. It’s big and heavy and it hurts to think about opening it. In our work together you will learn how to build a library full of rich life experiences around what you’ve already survived. You won’t have to numb the pain. You won’t have to minimize what you feel to make others comfortable. You will get to process your traumas and feel present for the first time in a long time, or maybe in your life.
