Anger Management Therapists in Wharton, NJ
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Nikki Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wharton, NJ 07885 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in addressing problems related to depression, anxiety, ADHD/impulsivity, anger management, and interpersonal conflict.
My ultimate aim is to teach clients to become their own therapist. I facilitate self-reflection to gain insight into maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I foster self-compassion, coping skills, and mental fortitude in facing stressors, problems, and crises. I believe in empowering clients to make positive changes beyond the near future and build resilience in facing challenges for a lifetime.
I specialize in addressing problems related to depression, anxiety, ADHD/impulsivity, anger management, and interpersonal conflict.
My ultimate aim is to teach clients to become their own therapist. I facilitate self-reflection to gain insight into maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I foster self-compassion, coping skills, and mental fortitude in facing stressors, problems, and crises. I believe in empowering clients to make positive changes beyond the near future and build resilience in facing challenges for a lifetime.
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Life is filled with obstacles of all different shapes and sizes which often leave us feeling worn down emotionally; oftentimes, when this happens, what we need the most is someone that will listen to us without judgment and that will allow us to feel safe. I believe that when a client is able to connect with a therapist and genuinely feels respected and supported, the client is able to start to make progress on their journey and positive changes start to blossom.
Life is filled with obstacles of all different shapes and sizes which often leave us feeling worn down emotionally; oftentimes, when this happens, what we need the most is someone that will listen to us without judgment and that will allow us to feel safe. I believe that when a client is able to connect with a therapist and genuinely feels respected and supported, the client is able to start to make progress on their journey and positive changes start to blossom.
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I have been in the behavioral health field for over twenty years and have seen time and again that addiction and mental health issues are a complex interaction of biology, psychological makeup, environmental influences and social factors. In short, mental health and addiction issues are complicated to understand and difficult to treat. Yet while treating individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, I have witnessed the best in the human spirit and have seen countless people develop the skills they need to recover and go on to lead fulfilling and contented lives.
I have been in the behavioral health field for over twenty years and have seen time and again that addiction and mental health issues are a complex interaction of biology, psychological makeup, environmental influences and social factors. In short, mental health and addiction issues are complicated to understand and difficult to treat. Yet while treating individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, I have witnessed the best in the human spirit and have seen countless people develop the skills they need to recover and go on to lead fulfilling and contented lives.
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My New Days Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wharton, NJ 07885
At My New Days Counseling, Dahiana aims to collaborate with you on creating balance in your mental health journey. If you seek to start new days, reach self-actualization, self-discovery or explore alternative ways of thriving in your environment, Dahiana is an appropriate match! At My New Days, planning for balanced self-care practices is a main goal along with increasing your emotional intelligence to incorporate your support systems, connections, experiences, and responses. If you face experiences with adoption, life transitions, trauma, stress, emotional or behavioral challenges, Dahiana can help start your New Days!
At My New Days Counseling, Dahiana aims to collaborate with you on creating balance in your mental health journey. If you seek to start new days, reach self-actualization, self-discovery or explore alternative ways of thriving in your environment, Dahiana is an appropriate match! At My New Days, planning for balanced self-care practices is a main goal along with increasing your emotional intelligence to incorporate your support systems, connections, experiences, and responses. If you face experiences with adoption, life transitions, trauma, stress, emotional or behavioral challenges, Dahiana can help start your New Days!
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New Genesis Counseling has been serving the community for nearly 20 years by providing Counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of those suffering from stress, anxiety & depression, anger, marital conflict, divorce care, parenting, adolescent issues, as well other unique areas of distress or impairment.
New Genesis Counseling has been serving the community for nearly 20 years by providing Counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of those suffering from stress, anxiety & depression, anger, marital conflict, divorce care, parenting, adolescent issues, as well other unique areas of distress or impairment.
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Tracey Telehealth Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DRCC, CCS
Verified Verified
Rockaway, NJ 07866
I have worked with a diverse group of clients and is highly experienced working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, retirement planning , stress and anger management.
My passion in counseling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their fears and hurts, and help them to experience healing and restoration. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified clinical supervisor. Much of my work involves working with a diverse population in a state psychiatric hospital setting I currently provide academic instruction for graduate students at both Rutgers University School of Social Work and Aurora University.
I have worked with a diverse group of clients and is highly experienced working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, retirement planning , stress and anger management.
My passion in counseling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their fears and hurts, and help them to experience healing and restoration. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified clinical supervisor. Much of my work involves working with a diverse population in a state psychiatric hospital setting I currently provide academic instruction for graduate students at both Rutgers University School of Social Work and Aurora University.
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Holly Aschoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dover, NJ 07801
I work non-judgmentally with people who have legal issues as a result of mental illness, substance abuse, anger and impulsive behaviors.
My name is Holly Aschoff and I’m part of a dynamic private practice located in Newton, NJ. My specialty is working from a client-centered strengths-based perspective, using the power of positivity through ACT, CBT, DBT, as well as TF-CBT for those who have suffered or witnessed trauma. I work with adolescents, and adults in individual, couples and family therapy. I am trained in a multitude of cutting-edge evidence-based therapies servicing a variety of people suffering from an array of different mental health diagnosis, including mood disorders and personality disorders.
I work non-judgmentally with people who have legal issues as a result of mental illness, substance abuse, anger and impulsive behaviors.
My name is Holly Aschoff and I’m part of a dynamic private practice located in Newton, NJ. My specialty is working from a client-centered strengths-based perspective, using the power of positivity through ACT, CBT, DBT, as well as TF-CBT for those who have suffered or witnessed trauma. I work with adolescents, and adults in individual, couples and family therapy. I am trained in a multitude of cutting-edge evidence-based therapies servicing a variety of people suffering from an array of different mental health diagnosis, including mood disorders and personality disorders.
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My primary treatment focus has been to use validation and empathy. I want to learn what goals you have and then help you in get to them. In addition to working with adults, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in outpatient/school and inpatient settings dealing with anxiety, depression, psychosis, trauma, anger, grief and attention problems. I'm familiar with coaching DBT coping skills for distress tolerance, developing emotion management, and enhancing effective interpersonal skills. My greatest strength is in helping parents and their children reduce conflict and really hear each other.
My primary treatment focus has been to use validation and empathy. I want to learn what goals you have and then help you in get to them. In addition to working with adults, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in outpatient/school and inpatient settings dealing with anxiety, depression, psychosis, trauma, anger, grief and attention problems. I'm familiar with coaching DBT coping skills for distress tolerance, developing emotion management, and enhancing effective interpersonal skills. My greatest strength is in helping parents and their children reduce conflict and really hear each other.
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Bilingual Counseling NJ, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Bienvenidos y Bienvenidas a mi consultorio. Será un placer tener la oportunidad de ofrecerles mis servicios terapeuticos. Mis servicios de salud mental incluyen tratamiento para la depression, ansiedad, perdidas (divorcio, muerte de un ser querido, etc), violencia doméstica, problemas de enojo, problemas de pareja/matrimonio o familiar y otros tipos que implican la salud mental. Ofrezco servicios a niños, adolescentes, adultos, parejas, familias y personas mayores de edad. Tambien ofrezco servicios para el tratamiento del abuso del alcohol y otras sustancias/drogas.
Bienvenidos y Bienvenidas a mi consultorio. Será un placer tener la oportunidad de ofrecerles mis servicios terapeuticos. Mis servicios de salud mental incluyen tratamiento para la depression, ansiedad, perdidas (divorcio, muerte de un ser querido, etc), violencia doméstica, problemas de enojo, problemas de pareja/matrimonio o familiar y otros tipos que implican la salud mental. Ofrezco servicios a niños, adolescentes, adultos, parejas, familias y personas mayores de edad. Tambien ofrezco servicios para el tratamiento del abuso del alcohol y otras sustancias/drogas.
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Sage Psychotherapy is a small private practice therapy group in Sparta NJ, made up of 10 experienced therapists who provide a wide range of services for adults, children, couples, and families. With our varying cultures, backgrounds, and experiences we are sure to have someone who is the right fit for you. We take a holistic and relaxed approach to therapy, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for our clients to explore their mental and emotional well-being. Our on-site therapy dog, Sasha, will make you feel right at home. Please give us a call to schedule; evenings, weekends, and virtual options are available.
Sage Psychotherapy is a small private practice therapy group in Sparta NJ, made up of 10 experienced therapists who provide a wide range of services for adults, children, couples, and families. With our varying cultures, backgrounds, and experiences we are sure to have someone who is the right fit for you. We take a holistic and relaxed approach to therapy, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for our clients to explore their mental and emotional well-being. Our on-site therapy dog, Sasha, will make you feel right at home. Please give us a call to schedule; evenings, weekends, and virtual options are available.
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Lee Ann Cianci-Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Rockaway, NJ 07866
I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents with addiction, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. . I believe that people can and do recover from addiction and mental health issues and that each person's journey to recovery is different. I believe that every person already has what they need within them to make the changes they desire and that my role is to help them to identify and utilize these inherent strengths to help them reach their goals.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents with addiction, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. . I believe that people can and do recover from addiction and mental health issues and that each person's journey to recovery is different. I believe that every person already has what they need within them to make the changes they desire and that my role is to help them to identify and utilize these inherent strengths to help them reach their goals.
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The first step is where growth begins. I am a NJ Licensed Professional Art Therapist & a Registered-Board Certified Art Therapist. I am passionately dedicated to encouraging clients to utilize the creative arts, music, relaxation techniques and verbal expression to help persevere life challenges, identify and understand emotions, increase self-esteem, develop and/or enhance coping strategies, improve mood regulation, decrease problematic symptoms related to a diagnosis and provide support as clients let go of limitations in a safe non-judgmental space.
The first step is where growth begins. I am a NJ Licensed Professional Art Therapist & a Registered-Board Certified Art Therapist. I am passionately dedicated to encouraging clients to utilize the creative arts, music, relaxation techniques and verbal expression to help persevere life challenges, identify and understand emotions, increase self-esteem, develop and/or enhance coping strategies, improve mood regulation, decrease problematic symptoms related to a diagnosis and provide support as clients let go of limitations in a safe non-judgmental space.
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Hurting? Feeling stuck or struggling? Stressed? Anxious ... or depressed? I can help. My more than four decades of successful experience can assist to ease your pain, smooth your transitions, and identify and fill the empty places in your life. A Clinical Fellow in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), I offer compassionate attention, so you will feel fully listened to, heard, understood, and accepted, creating a context where you can focus on your healing, wellness, and personal growth. Medication management services are available through our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for clients ages 13 and up.
Hurting? Feeling stuck or struggling? Stressed? Anxious ... or depressed? I can help. My more than four decades of successful experience can assist to ease your pain, smooth your transitions, and identify and fill the empty places in your life. A Clinical Fellow in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), I offer compassionate attention, so you will feel fully listened to, heard, understood, and accepted, creating a context where you can focus on your healing, wellness, and personal growth. Medication management services are available through our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for clients ages 13 and up.
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Nidian Liliana Lliguicota
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Rockaway, NJ 07866
I provide mental health services and substance abuse services in English and Spanish to individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, family conflicts, domestic violence, substance use/misuse and/or a variety of related mental health concerns. I am delighted to be able to help you find or renew hope, strengths, and/or to develop reachable goals which will enable you to fulfill your full potential.
I provide mental health services and substance abuse services in English and Spanish to individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, family conflicts, domestic violence, substance use/misuse and/or a variety of related mental health concerns. I am delighted to be able to help you find or renew hope, strengths, and/or to develop reachable goals which will enable you to fulfill your full potential.
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Bernard Ivin is the owner and clinical director of a group practice (Strength for Change, LLC) that specializing in COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Substance Abuse, and other mental health conditions.
Bernard Ivin is the owner and clinical director of a group practice (Strength for Change, LLC) that specializing in COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Substance Abuse, and other mental health conditions.
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Ruth A Reyes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dover, NJ 07801
Maybe you struggle with depression, anxiety, feelings of unhappiness or unfulfillment. Sometimes life’s adversities take the best of us, and leave us lost, feeling numb or trapped in a cycle of self sabotaging behaviors that perpetuate our suffering. Whether it is the sudden rupture of a relationship, abuse, a traumatic loss, a divorce, abandonment, or work related stressors, I view these experiences as opportunities to grow into a better version of the self. I commend you for being brave and contemplating the thought of a better present, leaving past hurt behind, and embracing healing with therapy.
Maybe you struggle with depression, anxiety, feelings of unhappiness or unfulfillment. Sometimes life’s adversities take the best of us, and leave us lost, feeling numb or trapped in a cycle of self sabotaging behaviors that perpetuate our suffering. Whether it is the sudden rupture of a relationship, abuse, a traumatic loss, a divorce, abandonment, or work related stressors, I view these experiences as opportunities to grow into a better version of the self. I commend you for being brave and contemplating the thought of a better present, leaving past hurt behind, and embracing healing with therapy.
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Katherine Lusky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dover, NJ 07802 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping patients that are dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues. Worry, fear and bad memories often interfere with a person’s daily life. These problems can be very stressful and can affect a person’s social relationships, work performance, and self esteem. These individuals often turn to maladaptive coping strategies such as drugs and/or alcohol to find relief. I work with these patients to help them manage life difficulties and heal from past trauma in order to learn new ways of thinking and coping.
I specialize in helping patients that are dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues. Worry, fear and bad memories often interfere with a person’s daily life. These problems can be very stressful and can affect a person’s social relationships, work performance, and self esteem. These individuals often turn to maladaptive coping strategies such as drugs and/or alcohol to find relief. I work with these patients to help them manage life difficulties and heal from past trauma in order to learn new ways of thinking and coping.
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Lorna Lopez, M.Ed, LAC, NCC believes the most powerful aspect of counseling is the trust between client and counselor and prides herself on being able to build that therapeutic relationship with her clients. Lorna approaches counseling as a collaboration between client and counselor, working together with the client to help them discover how best to address their difficulties. She specializes in working with depression, anxiety, school issues, stress management, estranged relationships, and more for both children, teens and adults. Throughout the counseling process, she helps clients of all ages build resiliency and confidence.
Lorna Lopez, M.Ed, LAC, NCC believes the most powerful aspect of counseling is the trust between client and counselor and prides herself on being able to build that therapeutic relationship with her clients. Lorna approaches counseling as a collaboration between client and counselor, working together with the client to help them discover how best to address their difficulties. She specializes in working with depression, anxiety, school issues, stress management, estranged relationships, and more for both children, teens and adults. Throughout the counseling process, she helps clients of all ages build resiliency and confidence.
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Amy Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, SAC, ACS
Verified Verified
Rockaway, NJ 07866 (Online Only)
It all starts with a healthy mind and a fresh perspective. From there, focusing on your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing you’re taking the first steps on a new journey – a path toward wellness! Whatever obstacles or struggles you may be going through in life, I consider it a privilege to help support you. I understand that you are entrusting me to give you the right solutions to guide you down a new path with a new perspective, so you can achieve your own identified goals. I take pride in using my professional experience to help guide you to start off on the right foot on that path.
It all starts with a healthy mind and a fresh perspective. From there, focusing on your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing you’re taking the first steps on a new journey – a path toward wellness! Whatever obstacles or struggles you may be going through in life, I consider it a privilege to help support you. I understand that you are entrusting me to give you the right solutions to guide you down a new path with a new perspective, so you can achieve your own identified goals. I take pride in using my professional experience to help guide you to start off on the right foot on that path.
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Hi! My ideal client is one that has prior or current trauma. Those that have been through therapists in the past with still no current relief from their traumatic episodes and still find themselves being triggered by events. I'm here for you! I am certified in EMDR therapy. An effective evidenced based treatment to help you heal and have a better quality of life! This will work especially well with teens and adults online. Come and see me today to get rid of the horrible body sensations, stinking thinking, feelings that still come up with memories that are stored in the body! There is hope!
Hi! My ideal client is one that has prior or current trauma. Those that have been through therapists in the past with still no current relief from their traumatic episodes and still find themselves being triggered by events. I'm here for you! I am certified in EMDR therapy. An effective evidenced based treatment to help you heal and have a better quality of life! This will work especially well with teens and adults online. Come and see me today to get rid of the horrible body sensations, stinking thinking, feelings that still come up with memories that are stored in the body! There is hope!
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Anger Management Therapists
How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.