Psychodynamic Therapists in Teaneck, NJ

I specialize in helping people through life challenges while enhancing their mental well-being. Whether you're looking to improve your mood, manage anxiety, build better relationships, or excel in school or at work, my goal is to help you achieve your potential in a supportive and non-judgmental space.

Are you struggling with maternal health stressors: infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety or depression, or motherhood stress? Do you feel stuck and want to achieve life changes? Unfortunately, nowadays, it is all too common to feel lost, overwhelmed, or anxious. Each client deserves an individualized approach to therapy based on your needs.

Hi! I'm Jenn, I'm glad you're here. I'm a bilingual/bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who offers empathic, non-judgmental, and collaborative spaces for humans to show up as themselves and navigate challenging situations. With a master's from UPenn and a bachelor's from Montclair State, I bring 8+ of experience in intergenerational trauma, life transitions, stress, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. As a first-generation American and daughter of immigrants, I engage with clients through a culturally humble and social justice-driven lens.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Hello! I'm so pleased you found me here on this page in your search to find more meaning, joy, and purpose in your life. I would be honored and privileged to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. I strive to provide a safe space for you to heal and grow.

Are you feeling depressed or anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Life presents a series of transitions that are challenging even when things are going well. Add the unexpected but inevitable curveballs, and we often end up struggling. But I'm here to help. I'm a humanistic, relational, and psychodynamic psychotherapist, passionate about helping people overcome obstacles that stand in the way of experiencing joy and living life to the fullest.

Seeking therapy can feel intimidating and daunting, but once established it can be enlightening and rewarding. I am a licensed clinical social worker with advanced clinical training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a safe space to share yourself openly, even in moments that may be challenging or call for reflection on difficult experiences.

Why am I feeling so overwhelmed and stressed out? Why do I keep finding myself in the same unsatisfying relationships over and over again? Why can't I get out of this rut so I can move forward with my life? Why am I so STUCK? Do you ask yourself these questions? Do you wonder if there’s a way out? Well, I’m here to tell you that there is! With the right support, I KNOW you can take your power back and make choices that bring you joy, even if you gave up on that idea a long time ago!

I can start explaining a little about myself.  How I like to work.  The last years, I've been working with a mixture of individuals using primarily psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and CBT techniques.  I like to work with a small number of patients often over a period of time. So no quick fixes here. And if, after this initial session, you decide to move forward, we should aim to meet at this time and this location each and every week. The purpose, or the aim, is to create a time and a space which is entirely yours, week on week.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the pressure you put on yourself and by the expectations of others? We're told we need to do well in school, make friends, excel at activities, make other people happy, contribute to society...and all of that can start to weigh you down. Using my vast experience working with children, adolescents and adults in community mental health clinics, schools, non-profits, and group practice, I’ve helped people work through anxiety, depression, self-doubt, identity exploration, social difficulty and trauma.

We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.

Life is filled with an array of demands and transitions which can often feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are struggling with a life change, a stressful relationship or trying to find greater personal fulfillment. Therapy can offer a supportive and containing space to explore what you want and need for yourself, as well as growing the relational connections in your life. By creating a safe space together, you can learn to identify your body's cues and thereby better master areas in your life that feel unsettled or stuck. The goal of our work together is to provide awareness, clarity, and healing thereby improving self regulated living.

Having been in private practice for approximately 25 years, as well as having worked in hospital, clinic, and school settings, I 've found people are unique individuals typically involved in a variety of systems including family, friends, school, or work. As a result, I've found it important to focus on individual makeup (nature vs. nurture) and environmental influences. Creating a respectful, warm, engaging atmosphere helps facilitate the therapuetic process. Research has shown that the therapuetic relationship between client and psychologist has proved most valuable in creating healthy and productve changes and an improved quality of life.

As a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York, I provide individual and family psychotherapy as well as couples counseling in my private practice. I treat children, adolscents, and adults and work with a Turkish-speaking population as well, given that I speak Turkish fluently and have a solid understanding of the culture. I have worked with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, multi-cultural/assimilation issues, women's issues, chronic illnesses, and behavioral problems.

You have the possibility of healing: of doing better and being more. Perhaps you would like to feel more comfortable in your own skin, or require better coping skills for stress. Together we can address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and difficult transitions. We can work towards connecting better to yourself and to others.

It can feel lonely and overwhelming when we are dealing with emotional pain. Perhaps you are struggling with a life transition, a stressful relationship or trying to find greater personal fulfillment and meaning in your life. I strive to create an emotionally nurturing and non-judgmental environment in which you will feel heard and understood. Together, we will explore your feelings and perceptions and develop insight into some of the obstacles that may be getting in the way of you living the life you desire. I am a passionate believer in the value of the therapeutic relationship in the healing process and in meeting my

Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others? Are you the kind of person who gives everyone else 110%, but find that it's never reciprocated when you need help or support? To others you might seem like you have it all together, but you find yourself wondering, "Will I ever be happy?" I want you to know that you are not alone in feeling this way. Whether you're struggling with the distressing cycle of disordered eating, the challenges of of low self-esteem, the grip of anxiety, or the weight of depression, I am here to guide you towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.

We all want to feel whole and achieve meaningful goals in our lives. To do so requires honesty and dedication, especially around the insecurities and defense mechanisms that have become ingrained within our personality. I can help you zoom out to gain more familiarity with your true Self trying to break through the surface of your persona. On one hand, it can be very anxiety provoking to feel that there is more to life than this. But, at the same time, it is an invitation to know, forgive and love yourself unconditionally. An invitation to feel into unknown selves and shadows, to accept You exactly the way you really are.

I am a clinical social worker skilled and experienced in providing individual, family and group therapy to adults, adolescents and children. My style is non judgmental and I am sensitive to the needs of each individual. I use techniques that are eclectic, drawing on cognitive, behavioral, dialectical, narrative, psychodynamic, positive and humanistic psychology. I utilize evidence-based practices to help you achieve lasting growth by tailoring an individual treatment approach. I also use Motivational Interviewing techniques to help you to achieve desired goals.

Confidential, Caring and Professional...When times are difficult at home or at work (or school) and you feel overwhelmed and stressed...anxiety and depression often follow. Perhaps you have had a childhood that was traumatic or troubled and you haven't felt like you resolved it or thought you had but something from the past gets in the way. When talking with friends and family doesn't seem to be enough - or you're not comfortable confiding in them, this is often the time to seek help from a professional who cares and understands.