Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Wyckoff, NJ
Dr. Sharon Bale-Peña
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I work with adolescents & adults navigating the challenges of trauma.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overwhelming worry, sadness, or rage? Are you finding it difficult to stay hopeful? It has been my experience that traumatic experiences are often at the root of mental, emotional, and relational difficulties. There is often a lot of stigma experienced around trauma. Maybe you feel like they "should" be over it or maybe you feel alone because no one understands. In therapy we will work together to help you understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life. I will also teach you the tools you need to feel better and have healthier relationships.
As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I work with adolescents & adults navigating the challenges of trauma.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overwhelming worry, sadness, or rage? Are you finding it difficult to stay hopeful? It has been my experience that traumatic experiences are often at the root of mental, emotional, and relational difficulties. There is often a lot of stigma experienced around trauma. Maybe you feel like they "should" be over it or maybe you feel alone because no one understands. In therapy we will work together to help you understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life. I will also teach you the tools you need to feel better and have healthier relationships.
Monica Goffan LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (Online Only)
In being trained in various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution Focus therapy, Harm reduction therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma Focus therapy that aid me in developing an individualized plan to support your particular needs.
Hi my name is Monica Goffan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I offer individual therapeutic services to adolescence and adults experiencing difficulties with life's stressors and seeking mental health support. I provide a safe space to explore instances of trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, depression, and other life transitional difficulties.
In being trained in various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution Focus therapy, Harm reduction therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma Focus therapy that aid me in developing an individualized plan to support your particular needs.
Hi my name is Monica Goffan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I offer individual therapeutic services to adolescence and adults experiencing difficulties with life's stressors and seeking mental health support. I provide a safe space to explore instances of trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, depression, and other life transitional difficulties.
With 35 years' of experience in the mental health field as a counselor and psychotherapist, I have maintained a well-established practice in Bergen County for 30 years. My practice provides individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy in addition to workshops and lectures. I have worked in a variety of community and private agencies which has provided me experience with diverse populations and services. Areas of experience include: depression, anxiety, women's issues, trauma, life transition, adolescent issues, family issues, addiction, gifted population and more.
With 35 years' of experience in the mental health field as a counselor and psychotherapist, I have maintained a well-established practice in Bergen County for 30 years. My practice provides individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy in addition to workshops and lectures. I have worked in a variety of community and private agencies which has provided me experience with diverse populations and services. Areas of experience include: depression, anxiety, women's issues, trauma, life transition, adolescent issues, family issues, addiction, gifted population and more.
Erika Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
We have clinicians who specialize in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, & working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Are you having panic attacks at work or when you’re out? Is your anxiety keeping you home? Are you worried about the next attack happening in public? Anxiety attacks can be scary and overwhelming. Feeling like it’s hard to breathe, tightening of chest, shaking, and sweating. The fear of them happening out of the blue and people noticing can be crippling. Are you struggling with past trauma? Especially after experiencing trauma, we find that anxiety and depression can start to take over our lives. The good news is, with helpful coping techniques, we can learn to manage our anxiety and find healing from our traumas.
We have clinicians who specialize in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, & working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Are you having panic attacks at work or when you’re out? Is your anxiety keeping you home? Are you worried about the next attack happening in public? Anxiety attacks can be scary and overwhelming. Feeling like it’s hard to breathe, tightening of chest, shaking, and sweating. The fear of them happening out of the blue and people noticing can be crippling. Are you struggling with past trauma? Especially after experiencing trauma, we find that anxiety and depression can start to take over our lives. The good news is, with helpful coping techniques, we can learn to manage our anxiety and find healing from our traumas.
Mark Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Unprocessed trauma shows up in unexpected places: as anxiety, depression, procrastination, and physical symptoms.
I'm motivated to help people get past their pain and become who they were meant to be. Doing this requires trust, curiosity, careful listening, thoughtful feedback, and a commitment to what is most alive in you. The reward for me is that I get to be present when the next, better, freer and more flexible version of you comes into the world. It's exciting, meaningful work.
Unprocessed trauma shows up in unexpected places: as anxiety, depression, procrastination, and physical symptoms.
I'm motivated to help people get past their pain and become who they were meant to be. Doing this requires trust, curiosity, careful listening, thoughtful feedback, and a commitment to what is most alive in you. The reward for me is that I get to be present when the next, better, freer and more flexible version of you comes into the world. It's exciting, meaningful work.
My practice includes working with adolescents and adults who are motivated to explore their anxiety, depression, life transitions, career changes, relationship concerns, professional choices and history of trauma.
When people are considering therapy, often the hardest step is making a first phone call. I have deep respect for the process of choosing a therapist and value the steps one must undertake in order to find the perfect fit. My style of working is relational and psychodynamically informed and I believe that each therapeutic relationship is unique. This means that we will tailor your treatment to fit your needs and interests. The best outcomes are achieved when you feel comfortable with the person you are working with and together we will create a space that feels safe.
My practice includes working with adolescents and adults who are motivated to explore their anxiety, depression, life transitions, career changes, relationship concerns, professional choices and history of trauma.
When people are considering therapy, often the hardest step is making a first phone call. I have deep respect for the process of choosing a therapist and value the steps one must undertake in order to find the perfect fit. My style of working is relational and psychodynamically informed and I believe that each therapeutic relationship is unique. This means that we will tailor your treatment to fit your needs and interests. The best outcomes are achieved when you feel comfortable with the person you are working with and together we will create a space that feels safe.
Kim Hackaspker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Waitlist for new clients
When life becomes stressful, burdensome, and overwhelming, everyone needs a place to turn to. Sometimes the stress of everyday life puts us in an emotional place where we want to unload our worries. Do you find yourself feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, sad? Do you often feel worried, angry, or conflicted? Maybe you are struggling with parenting issues, family stressors, relationship conflicts, or unresolved trauma.
When life becomes stressful, burdensome, and overwhelming, everyone needs a place to turn to. Sometimes the stress of everyday life puts us in an emotional place where we want to unload our worries. Do you find yourself feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, sad? Do you often feel worried, angry, or conflicted? Maybe you are struggling with parenting issues, family stressors, relationship conflicts, or unresolved trauma.
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
Janine Standish
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who are seeking treatment, I have experience working with individuals, families and couples contending with a variety of challenges including developmental/behavioral/social issues, family/relational conflict, parenting, separation/divorce, adoption, anxiety and depression. Moreover, I have extensive training working with those that have experienced a trauma or suffered a significant loss, as well as who are contending with the challenges of eating disorders and related dietary issues.
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who are seeking treatment, I have experience working with individuals, families and couples contending with a variety of challenges including developmental/behavioral/social issues, family/relational conflict, parenting, separation/divorce, adoption, anxiety and depression. Moreover, I have extensive training working with those that have experienced a trauma or suffered a significant loss, as well as who are contending with the challenges of eating disorders and related dietary issues.
Life is difficult. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. Have you found your AI therapist can take you only so far? AI and apps can be quite useful, but lack the healing magic of human connection. I have advanced training in trauma healing and family dynamics. I'm certified in EMDR. I am able to work with individuals while keeping family and community in mind.
Life is difficult. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. Have you found your AI therapist can take you only so far? AI and apps can be quite useful, but lack the healing magic of human connection. I have advanced training in trauma healing and family dynamics. I'm certified in EMDR. I am able to work with individuals while keeping family and community in mind.
My ideal client grapples with anxiety, depression, or trauma and is navigating life transitions or struggles with self-esteem and substance use. They need support in understanding themselves better and managing emotional challenges. Their goal is to build resilience, gain self-awareness, and develop coping strategies to improve their quality of life.
My ideal client grapples with anxiety, depression, or trauma and is navigating life transitions or struggles with self-esteem and substance use. They need support in understanding themselves better and managing emotional challenges. Their goal is to build resilience, gain self-awareness, and develop coping strategies to improve their quality of life.
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Katherine Acosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Much of my work is centered around trauma, working with survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual abuse, and intergenerational trauma.
Finding the right therapist can feel like an overwhelming task, especially when you have concerns about speaking openly about personal matters. At HERO, we recognize how hard this can be and will dedicate ourselves to providing you with the appropriate therapy designed for your specific needs. Our aim is to assist you in identifying and attaining the goals that you would like to achieve while helping you gain insight and self-awareness. We provide help to individuals and families who struggle with life changes, anxiety, grief, or depression.
Much of my work is centered around trauma, working with survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual abuse, and intergenerational trauma.
Finding the right therapist can feel like an overwhelming task, especially when you have concerns about speaking openly about personal matters. At HERO, we recognize how hard this can be and will dedicate ourselves to providing you with the appropriate therapy designed for your specific needs. Our aim is to assist you in identifying and attaining the goals that you would like to achieve while helping you gain insight and self-awareness. We provide help to individuals and families who struggle with life changes, anxiety, grief, or depression.
Family Dynamics Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
We are a team of Anxiety & Trauma Specialist who take a modern approach to therapy - it’s interactive, relatable & engaging.
Feeling lost on how to help your struggling child/teen? Do you lay in bed at night filled with worry, wishing you could turn your brain off? Or overwhelmed by the constant demands of school, work or motherhood? No matter what stage of life you're in, sometimes life can feel out of control & messy. The reasons for seeking therapy are endless. Whether you’re feeling lost after a big life transition like graduation, divorce or having a baby; trying to put yourself back together after trauma; Or just trying to figure out who you are &where you fit into this thing called life - we all need a little help getting unstuck sometimes
We are a team of Anxiety & Trauma Specialist who take a modern approach to therapy - it’s interactive, relatable & engaging.
Feeling lost on how to help your struggling child/teen? Do you lay in bed at night filled with worry, wishing you could turn your brain off? Or overwhelmed by the constant demands of school, work or motherhood? No matter what stage of life you're in, sometimes life can feel out of control & messy. The reasons for seeking therapy are endless. Whether you’re feeling lost after a big life transition like graduation, divorce or having a baby; trying to put yourself back together after trauma; Or just trying to figure out who you are &where you fit into this thing called life - we all need a little help getting unstuck sometimes
If you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, parenting, post-partum, shame, stress or trauma, I provide a supportive environment where we can really get to understand and work through your feelings and thoughts. I love to work with clients who are motivated to reclaim a sense of joy and purpose and who are open to exploring the root causes of their challenges. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space for you to be vulnerable enough to make progress towards the life you want.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, parenting, post-partum, shame, stress or trauma, I provide a supportive environment where we can really get to understand and work through your feelings and thoughts. I love to work with clients who are motivated to reclaim a sense of joy and purpose and who are open to exploring the root causes of their challenges. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space for you to be vulnerable enough to make progress towards the life you want.
Anne Harutunian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (Online Only)
Since completing my Masters degree in 2002, I've enjoyed a career working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. The majority of my experience has been in treating adolescents and adults with a wide range of issues including; divorce, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and chronic mental illness.
Since completing my Masters degree in 2002, I've enjoyed a career working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. The majority of my experience has been in treating adolescents and adults with a wide range of issues including; divorce, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and chronic mental illness.
Dr. Gail Canavan is an advanced practice nurse clinician with more than 30 years of experience in private practice treating adolescents and adults with mental health concerns including depression, panic and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), drug and alcohol addiction, out of control sexual behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.), eating disorders, and dementia. In addition to an integrative general psychotherapy and medication management practice, Dr. Canavan specializes in sex therapy and relationship dynamics, working with individuals and couples of all ages and sexual orientations.
Dr. Gail Canavan is an advanced practice nurse clinician with more than 30 years of experience in private practice treating adolescents and adults with mental health concerns including depression, panic and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), drug and alcohol addiction, out of control sexual behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.), eating disorders, and dementia. In addition to an integrative general psychotherapy and medication management practice, Dr. Canavan specializes in sex therapy and relationship dynamics, working with individuals and couples of all ages and sexual orientations.
Kristin Birchenough
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Waitlist for new clients
I treat individuals with substance abuse issues, other addictions, anger, or trauma and those with loved ones who struggle with these.
Crisis is defined as a crucial stage or turning point, and my goal is to help you to effectively navigate this turning point in your life. Often people struggle to manage their intense emotions and have difficulty with relationships and managing life issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help reduce overall distress, develop more effective communication, and build or improve relationships. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech, and identify targets and teach skills to reduce stress and intense emotions to maintain balance and build a life worth living, and use a DBT-informed approach to treatment.
I treat individuals with substance abuse issues, other addictions, anger, or trauma and those with loved ones who struggle with these.
Crisis is defined as a crucial stage or turning point, and my goal is to help you to effectively navigate this turning point in your life. Often people struggle to manage their intense emotions and have difficulty with relationships and managing life issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help reduce overall distress, develop more effective communication, and build or improve relationships. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech, and identify targets and teach skills to reduce stress and intense emotions to maintain balance and build a life worth living, and use a DBT-informed approach to treatment.
My approach includes, but is not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and trauma work.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I work with ages 8 and up. I provide therapy to those suffering from anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, bi-polar, borderline personality disorder, postpartum depression and marital conflict.
My approach includes, but is not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and trauma work.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I work with ages 8 and up. I provide therapy to those suffering from anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, bi-polar, borderline personality disorder, postpartum depression and marital conflict.
Lisa A Shohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (Online Only)
My primary areas of research and practice include: Emotional Eating, Assessments for Weight Loss Surgery, Infidelity/Betrayal Trauma, Attachments, Inner Child Work, CEN, Life Transitions, Relationships, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Generalized Anxiety, Mild Depression, Loss and Grief, Co-Dependency.
Do you want to live a life filled with more passion and purpose? As a counselor, I provide warmth, empathy, and non judgmental environment. I would love to explore issues and behavioral patterns, and help you maximize life satisfaction.
My primary areas of research and practice include: Emotional Eating, Assessments for Weight Loss Surgery, Infidelity/Betrayal Trauma, Attachments, Inner Child Work, CEN, Life Transitions, Relationships, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Generalized Anxiety, Mild Depression, Loss and Grief, Co-Dependency.
Do you want to live a life filled with more passion and purpose? As a counselor, I provide warmth, empathy, and non judgmental environment. I would love to explore issues and behavioral patterns, and help you maximize life satisfaction.
The great majority of my clients suffer from anxiety and depression often triggered by conflicts in families, school, jobs, with authority figures, and peers. I enable my clients unlock their strengths and skill sets to unstick themselves, address their barriers and conflicts, and find solutions. My client base includes teachers, students, law enforcement officers, parents, professionals, and financial advisers. Through my leadership experience in crises and trauma events (including 9/11), I have developed a coping model presented in my book, Resiliency. I use this model to help people to "bounce back" and restore high-level functioning. My approaches are short-term and solution-based.
The great majority of my clients suffer from anxiety and depression often triggered by conflicts in families, school, jobs, with authority figures, and peers. I enable my clients unlock their strengths and skill sets to unstick themselves, address their barriers and conflicts, and find solutions. My client base includes teachers, students, law enforcement officers, parents, professionals, and financial advisers. Through my leadership experience in crises and trauma events (including 9/11), I have developed a coping model presented in my book, Resiliency. I use this model to help people to "bounce back" and restore high-level functioning. My approaches are short-term and solution-based.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.