Therapists in Westfield, NJ
Tysir Nixon (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
My ideal client would be 13-21-year-old males with issues such as depression and anger issues, their goal is to discover their strengths and build positive relationships with family and peers. They want an outlet to talk about their feelings and need an outside source to share too.
My ideal client would be 13-21-year-old males with issues such as depression and anger issues, their goal is to discover their strengths and build positive relationships with family and peers. They want an outlet to talk about their feelings and need an outside source to share too.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."
Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.
Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.
In our holistic approach to growth and problem resolution we treat issues of anxiety, panic disorder, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anger management, and memory problems.
Hello and thank you for visiting our site at Psychology Today. My name is James Messina clinical director at Summit Neurotherapy. In addition to psychotherapy our services are neurofeedback, sometimes referred to as EEG (brainwave) biofeedback; traditional biofeedback; cognitive-behavioral therapy; stress management techniques; and specialization in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This FDA approved non-medication treatment for depression and other disorders is reimbursable by Our treatment philosophy is to assist the person to grow and thrive, resolve problems and overcome life hurdles with continuing growth.
In our holistic approach to growth and problem resolution we treat issues of anxiety, panic disorder, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anger management, and memory problems.
Hello and thank you for visiting our site at Psychology Today. My name is James Messina clinical director at Summit Neurotherapy. In addition to psychotherapy our services are neurofeedback, sometimes referred to as EEG (brainwave) biofeedback; traditional biofeedback; cognitive-behavioral therapy; stress management techniques; and specialization in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This FDA approved non-medication treatment for depression and other disorders is reimbursable by Our treatment philosophy is to assist the person to grow and thrive, resolve problems and overcome life hurdles with continuing growth.
This often involves dealing with anger, sadness, shame, love, conflicts, anxiety, coping, decisions, and maturity.
Call me at (908) 432-2547. I work with adults and youth on relationships, stress, anxiety, moods, and wellness. I focus on strengths and development. I know it is not easy to reach out, look inward, and commit to changes. I enjoy working with people who want to grow, creative people, successful people, underdogs, athletes, parents, educators, students, and people with potential to develop. I like working with people at points in their lives where they want to understand more about themselves, achieve more, and commit to wellness.
This often involves dealing with anger, sadness, shame, love, conflicts, anxiety, coping, decisions, and maturity.
Call me at (908) 432-2547. I work with adults and youth on relationships, stress, anxiety, moods, and wellness. I focus on strengths and development. I know it is not easy to reach out, look inward, and commit to changes. I enjoy working with people who want to grow, creative people, successful people, underdogs, athletes, parents, educators, students, and people with potential to develop. I like working with people at points in their lives where they want to understand more about themselves, achieve more, and commit to wellness.
Christopher Bober
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090
To teens and adults experiencing loneliness, anxiety, or distress from a relationship or loss, I work with you. If you keep getting bothered by unsettling thoughts or memories, I work with you too. I also work with new parents. I build trust and wellbeing, and I offer comfort, security, and space - all while you clarify what you want for yourself, or while you look to me for help. Through our work together, we will come away with a deeper understanding of you and your goals, and I expect you will feel more hopeful, more understood, and more optimistic than you were when you walked in.
To teens and adults experiencing loneliness, anxiety, or distress from a relationship or loss, I work with you. If you keep getting bothered by unsettling thoughts or memories, I work with you too. I also work with new parents. I build trust and wellbeing, and I offer comfort, security, and space - all while you clarify what you want for yourself, or while you look to me for help. Through our work together, we will come away with a deeper understanding of you and your goals, and I expect you will feel more hopeful, more understood, and more optimistic than you were when you walked in.
Kevin Wittenberg, Psychologist and Psychoanalyst
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
Our capacity to connect, both with ourselves (i.e. our passions, feelings, and body) and with others, is crucial to our feelings of well-being. When we connect, we generally feel a sense of aliveness in ourselves and the world. When we can't connect, we feel anxious, isolated, empty, or depressed. I feel my job is to help clients to more fully connect to the range of their experiences. I help adults, adolescents, and couples explore why they lose connection. I help them identify, understand, and overcome the deep root of their disconnection. I help them find well-being, which gives me great joy.
Our capacity to connect, both with ourselves (i.e. our passions, feelings, and body) and with others, is crucial to our feelings of well-being. When we connect, we generally feel a sense of aliveness in ourselves and the world. When we can't connect, we feel anxious, isolated, empty, or depressed. I feel my job is to help clients to more fully connect to the range of their experiences. I help adults, adolescents, and couples explore why they lose connection. I help them identify, understand, and overcome the deep root of their disconnection. I help them find well-being, which gives me great joy.
Common feelings like "I don’t feel heard” or “I can’t seem to do anything right” are expressed by the couples I work with. Individual clients feel overwhelmed and stressed, “My life is changing dramatically and I’m not sure what to do next.”
Common feelings like "I don’t feel heard” or “I can’t seem to do anything right” are expressed by the couples I work with. Individual clients feel overwhelmed and stressed, “My life is changing dramatically and I’m not sure what to do next.”
Daniel M Balassone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
Are you living an anxious, depressed, or angry life? Are you feeling lost, insecure, or struggling to find your place in the world? Do you wish you had better relationships, better self esteem, or a more fulfilling career? I understand how difficult it can be when you aren’t living the life you want but I’ve seen in countless cases how the therapeutic process can be transformational in helping you achieve the change you so desperately seek.
Are you living an anxious, depressed, or angry life? Are you feeling lost, insecure, or struggling to find your place in the world? Do you wish you had better relationships, better self esteem, or a more fulfilling career? I understand how difficult it can be when you aren’t living the life you want but I’ve seen in countless cases how the therapeutic process can be transformational in helping you achieve the change you so desperately seek.
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.
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 ideal client desires to get the most out of their lives by incorporating improved psychological and spiritual practices. My deeply empathic approach is supported by the most advanced training a talk therapist can obtain. My 20 plus years of post-graduate experience allows a client to receive effective and personal treatment. I have successfully treated numerous clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief & loss. I always attempt to honor the brave decision one makes by seeking out professional help and I take this commitment seriously.
My ideal client desires to get the most out of their lives by incorporating improved psychological and spiritual practices. My deeply empathic approach is supported by the most advanced training a talk therapist can obtain. My 20 plus years of post-graduate experience allows a client to receive effective and personal treatment. I have successfully treated numerous clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief & loss. I always attempt to honor the brave decision one makes by seeking out professional help and I take this commitment seriously.
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My ideal client is someone who is serious about their treatment and puts in the effort. Counseling needs consistency, one of the main factors that lead to success. I have a lot of experience with clients struggling with cognitive distortions that result from several disorders. I have also helped clients with their goals when they want to change their cognition. I also work well with clients who view the counselor not as a magician and how the clients would view the counselor as a guide in their healing process.
My ideal client is someone who is serious about their treatment and puts in the effort. Counseling needs consistency, one of the main factors that lead to success. I have a lot of experience with clients struggling with cognitive distortions that result from several disorders. I have also helped clients with their goals when they want to change their cognition. I also work well with clients who view the counselor not as a magician and how the clients would view the counselor as a guide in their healing process.
Victor Roveda Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, SAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
Making a change in your life can be challenging, but with the right support, it can also be an incredibly rewarding journey. If you're seeking a path to personal growth or looking to navigate life's complexities, therapy can offer the guidance and support you need. Everyone has the innate strength and potential to realize their goals and dreams. It's a common misconception that therapy is solely for overcoming severe mental health challenges. In reality, therapy is a versatile tool, designed to improve various aspects of life – from everyday concerns to more profound, complex issues.
Making a change in your life can be challenging, but with the right support, it can also be an incredibly rewarding journey. If you're seeking a path to personal growth or looking to navigate life's complexities, therapy can offer the guidance and support you need. Everyone has the innate strength and potential to realize their goals and dreams. It's a common misconception that therapy is solely for overcoming severe mental health challenges. In reality, therapy is a versatile tool, designed to improve various aspects of life – from everyday concerns to more profound, complex issues.
I view good emotional and psychological health as boiling down to one word: perspective. With good perspective, we feel better; when we "lose perspective," we feel less well. With good perspective, we discover that our vulnerability and insecurities don't make us (or others) "weak." We accept that feeling insecure, confused, lost, scared and uncertain makes us human, not deficient. We can learn to embrace our vulnerability without shame, while addressing what impedes us from pursuing meaningful connections and goals.
I view good emotional and psychological health as boiling down to one word: perspective. With good perspective, we feel better; when we "lose perspective," we feel less well. With good perspective, we discover that our vulnerability and insecurities don't make us (or others) "weak." We accept that feeling insecure, confused, lost, scared and uncertain makes us human, not deficient. We can learn to embrace our vulnerability without shame, while addressing what impedes us from pursuing meaningful connections and goals.
Christopher G. Beaumont
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be pretty difficult at times; however, therapy provides an opportunity to find utility in strategies for negotiating stress. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I strive to provide both evidence based and culturally competent treatment for a wide range of individuals. Additionally, I incorporate salient aspects of current research while also considering the impact of culture (i.e., race, gender, ability, spirituality, sexual orientation). We will work collaboratively towards accomplishing your goals for treatment while also exploring individualized factors connected to the objectives.
Life can be pretty difficult at times; however, therapy provides an opportunity to find utility in strategies for negotiating stress. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I strive to provide both evidence based and culturally competent treatment for a wide range of individuals. Additionally, I incorporate salient aspects of current research while also considering the impact of culture (i.e., race, gender, ability, spirituality, sexual orientation). We will work collaboratively towards accomplishing your goals for treatment while also exploring individualized factors connected to the objectives.
Lukin Center for Psychotherapy, PC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090
As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
My practice specializes in helping people deal with life's increasingly complex challenges with special focus on the psychological demands of finding joy and happiness in one's life. Treatment includes finding one's inner authentic self which gets lost in the face of life's problems. My focus includes helping people cope with emotional isolation and loneliness as well as developing and maintaining one's personal life to find happiness, fulfillment and intimacy in primary relationships. My practice also includes helping women find pleasure and satisfaction in dealing with the impossible balance of work, home and relationship life.
My practice specializes in helping people deal with life's increasingly complex challenges with special focus on the psychological demands of finding joy and happiness in one's life. Treatment includes finding one's inner authentic self which gets lost in the face of life's problems. My focus includes helping people cope with emotional isolation and loneliness as well as developing and maintaining one's personal life to find happiness, fulfillment and intimacy in primary relationships. My practice also includes helping women find pleasure and satisfaction in dealing with the impossible balance of work, home and relationship life.
Developing trust and a rapport with a client is critical to ultimate success, and is especially important when working with pre-teens through young adults. This is one of my strengths and a key component in the therapy. I have worked primarily in addressing the following areas: anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, familial discord, stressors associated with the college application process, relationship issues, and also working with student athletes.
Developing trust and a rapport with a client is critical to ultimate success, and is especially important when working with pre-teens through young adults. This is one of my strengths and a key component in the therapy. I have worked primarily in addressing the following areas: anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, familial discord, stressors associated with the college application process, relationship issues, and also working with student athletes.
Action Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
I have a general psychotherapy/counseling practice and I enjoy helping clients to identify their needs and goals and then help them achieve their goals. I like to help people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal skills problems, workplace struggles and family issues.
I have a general psychotherapy/counseling practice and I enjoy helping clients to identify their needs and goals and then help them achieve their goals. I like to help people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal skills problems, workplace struggles and family issues.
If you are struggling with something, no matter how big or small, I invite you to join me in working towards the changes you deserve. My practice is science-informed and client-centered, meaning I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each individual person. Every one of my clients is treated with professionalism and extra doses of empathy and compassion. We are all human, after all! Even in difficult circumstances, I have been amazed and humbled by my client's ability to learn and grow.
If you are struggling with something, no matter how big or small, I invite you to join me in working towards the changes you deserve. My practice is science-informed and client-centered, meaning I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each individual person. Every one of my clients is treated with professionalism and extra doses of empathy and compassion. We are all human, after all! Even in difficult circumstances, I have been amazed and humbled by my client's ability to learn and grow.
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Male Therapists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.