Narrative Therapists in Westfield, NJ
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Marissa Geist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
Brène Brown: "Integrity is choosing courage over comfort." Often it is not easy to ask for help, to step outside of your comfort zone, but sometimes it is easier to have someone in your corner who can provide counseling and psychotherapy support. I work with children and adolescents to alleviate anxiety, stress, and ADHD symptoms. My focus to continually create a positive self-narrative and overall well-being for my clients. I want my clients to feel a sense of safety, sensitivity and wellness within themselves and with others. Please reach out if you are looking for ongoing therapeutic support through online counseling services.
Brène Brown: "Integrity is choosing courage over comfort." Often it is not easy to ask for help, to step outside of your comfort zone, but sometimes it is easier to have someone in your corner who can provide counseling and psychotherapy support. I work with children and adolescents to alleviate anxiety, stress, and ADHD symptoms. My focus to continually create a positive self-narrative and overall well-being for my clients. I want my clients to feel a sense of safety, sensitivity and wellness within themselves and with others. Please reach out if you are looking for ongoing therapeutic support through online counseling services.
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I am trained in faith-based counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative therapy, Grief/loss, Play therapy, and working with survivors of racial trauma, sexual trauma/abuse, human trafficking, and other social justice issues.
I have experience working with men and women of all ages who are dealing with stress, anxiety/depression, and unresolved trauma and loss. I am passionate about hearing your story and journeying with you to explore your therapeutic needs/concerns. I will also help you identify core issues such as life transitions, stressors or negative core beliefs, or cognitive distortions and provide the support and tools that you need to achieve your therapeutic goals.
I am trained in faith-based counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative therapy, Grief/loss, Play therapy, and working with survivors of racial trauma, sexual trauma/abuse, human trafficking, and other social justice issues.
I have experience working with men and women of all ages who are dealing with stress, anxiety/depression, and unresolved trauma and loss. I am passionate about hearing your story and journeying with you to explore your therapeutic needs/concerns. I will also help you identify core issues such as life transitions, stressors or negative core beliefs, or cognitive distortions and provide the support and tools that you need to achieve your therapeutic goals.
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Elizabeth Connolly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
I utilize a range of different modalities including CBT, DBT, EFT, MI, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems Theory.
In my opinion, there is no such thing as an ideal client. The human experience is far too vast and varying for one to be considered an ideal therapeutic client. It is my pleasure to engage with any individual who has the strength and awareness to seek mental health treatment and it is my privilege to be allowed into their lives. In my work as a therapist, it is my hope to work with my clients in such a way that encourages and inspires them to pursue their authentic-selves while building healthy, sustainable skills to cope with the myriad of struggles, obstacles, and experiences that life can entail.
I utilize a range of different modalities including CBT, DBT, EFT, MI, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems Theory.
In my opinion, there is no such thing as an ideal client. The human experience is far too vast and varying for one to be considered an ideal therapeutic client. It is my pleasure to engage with any individual who has the strength and awareness to seek mental health treatment and it is my privilege to be allowed into their lives. In my work as a therapist, it is my hope to work with my clients in such a way that encourages and inspires them to pursue their authentic-selves while building healthy, sustainable skills to cope with the myriad of struggles, obstacles, and experiences that life can entail.
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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."
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I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
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Misty A Shores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090
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.
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Sarah Roche (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
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Jennifer Stradling (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
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I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
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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.”
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My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
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My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
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My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.
My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.
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I believe that therapy is a way of better understanding one's thoughts, feelings and actions, allowing a person to elicit change and ultimately become the best version of themselves. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in work with both Individuals and Couples. I treat adults of all ages, who may be dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/confidence, relationship related issues, maternal mental health issues (such as infertility, loss, postpartum depression and/or anxiety), as well as, new stage of life stressors and transitions.
I believe that therapy is a way of better understanding one's thoughts, feelings and actions, allowing a person to elicit change and ultimately become the best version of themselves. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in work with both Individuals and Couples. I treat adults of all ages, who may be dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/confidence, relationship related issues, maternal mental health issues (such as infertility, loss, postpartum depression and/or anxiety), as well as, new stage of life stressors and transitions.
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I thrive when working with young women. Whether they’re struggling with school-related stress or struggling to process a breakup, I can quickly build rapport with folks in this demographic. My treatment plans include goals dedicated to helping people identify their triggers for emotional dysregulation. I believe in the importance of somatic and cognitive level wellness strategies and work to have my clients learn and implement both sets of skills. I have enjoyed working with a variety of diagnoses, including adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
I thrive when working with young women. Whether they’re struggling with school-related stress or struggling to process a breakup, I can quickly build rapport with folks in this demographic. My treatment plans include goals dedicated to helping people identify their triggers for emotional dysregulation. I believe in the importance of somatic and cognitive level wellness strategies and work to have my clients learn and implement both sets of skills. I have enjoyed working with a variety of diagnoses, including adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
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Richard Vereneck (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
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Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
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Dr. Christina Berdebes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
Throughout the therapeutic process, I will work with you on nurturing your needs and self-worth. I consider myself a relationship specialist that tunes into underlying relational issues to improve the understanding of oneself and their relationship to other interrelated systems. My approach is to track cycles of interactions and help one to better understand previous patterns and re-establish better connections and raise internal and external awareness. I utilize an open and flexible manner to understand challenges, promote insight, and cultivate growth and change.
Throughout the therapeutic process, I will work with you on nurturing your needs and self-worth. I consider myself a relationship specialist that tunes into underlying relational issues to improve the understanding of oneself and their relationship to other interrelated systems. My approach is to track cycles of interactions and help one to better understand previous patterns and re-establish better connections and raise internal and external awareness. I utilize an open and flexible manner to understand challenges, promote insight, and cultivate growth and change.
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Madison Kurz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
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Melissa Cramutolo (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.