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You want to move past racing thoughts and avoiding your life. Past sadness and low motivation. Past the same draining arguments with your partner. Past experiences that follow you and won’t stay in the past. And past big decisions that get you stuck. You are looking to get out of feeling overwhelmed. You want to learn how to get more control. You want more than standard cookie-cutter therapy. You want therapy that is personalized for you and about you. You want therapy that fits into your stress...
In more than 30 years of practice, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of clients experiencing a wide variety of struggles. My approach to therapy is collaborative and highly individualized drawing on years of advanced training and professional experience. My experience as a therapist has led to my belief that reducing problems is only a piece of successful therapy. Of equal importance is helping people to access strengths, increase happiness and build desired-lives. To support thi...
I am a Clinical Social Worker with a private practice within walking distance from Princeton University. I enjoy working with a variety of issues that reflect both undergraduate and graduate students. I strive to offer a non judgmental space for people to talk about their thoughts and feelings freeing them up to make good choices in life through self understanding and self acceptance. I look forward to hearing from you....
The life of a Princeton student is not always easy! There can be loneliness away from the support of family and friends, stress from a heavy course load, and for those from another state or country-- difficulties adapting to a new place. I love helping students navigate the ups and downs of campus life. Students find me warm, friendly and compassionate. We work together to create a treatment plan based on your needs and goals so you can experience success and harmony in your relationships ...
I pull from my personal, spiritual and clinical experience. I have extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for 20 years. Also, trained in family systems therapy with a focus on immigrant, relational and transitional difficulties. Discovering life in the moment and addressing obstacles to achieve emotional health is my main focus....
No matter how much you learn, you still lack confidence. This lack of confidence is experienced as a blank mind when you need it the most, and this sends you spiraling into despair, only making things worse. The next time you experience this, soothe yourself by considering these four questions: 1. When you think of the situation that makes you anxious, what image do you conjure up? Have you fabricated a catastrophe that is far from reality? 2. What are you telling yourself about that situ...
I work with young adults and adults experiencing stress, worry, anxiety and depression related to various life transitions and relationship concerns. My style is empathic, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe a compassionate and supportive therapeutic relationship creates a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere allowing clients to fully explore their concerns, identify their options, and begin to make the changes they seek. I help clients better understand their patterns of thinking, feeling ...
While the decision to initially reach out to a psychotherapist can feel daunting, professional psychotherapy can alleviate the symptoms you are experiencing. Effective psychotherapy can enable you to move towards a life lived more fully, with reduced stress and challenges. Common areas of concern that bring patients to my practice include: Anxiety Depression Adjustment to changes in life circumstances Relationship issues Sexuality and intimacy issues Academic and work concerns Separatio...
Ally Counseling and Therapy is a women owned practice. Our practice focuses on developing relationships with our clients and our community. We value being connected to our neighbors, community partners, and our natural environment. Our practice is safe, culturally sensitive and inclusive for all people to participate in psychotherapy. We are affirming of all LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse individuals. We are dedicated to teaching and empowering people to understand, improve, and take responsibility...
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons, but in general what they have in common is their desire to suffer less and find ways to flourish in all aspects of their lives. Whether you are coping with depression, anxiety, issues around reproduction or parenting, eating concerns, or navigating other challenging life or family circumstances, our work together can help you identify your obstacles and find ways to overcome them. Your decision to seek therapy is a positive step and a mark of cour...
Full service Young adult mental health practice Doing Telhealth for COVID related services...
I am in private practice in the Princeton area, and work with individuals and couples. I truly enjoy working with young adults in their desire to learn more about themselves and grow emotionally. I assist clients in managing their depression, anxiety, and traumas. I also work to address client issues around relationship and family concerns, identity, life transitions, and immigration and acculturation needs. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions, and am licensed in the states of NJ, NY a...
My practice offers caring and knowledgeable support. It takes courage to pursue therapy, so I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment in which effective therapy can take place. I have over fifteen years of experience working with Princeton students in managing such issues as anxiety, academic stress, self-criticism, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, relationship concerns, difficult family dynamics, and depression. My work with clients shows me that a balance of psychodynamic and mindf...
Are you an intelligent and creative person with high aspirations experiencing procrastination, avoidance, perfectionism, negative self talk, or at times anxious and depressed in a way that makes it difficult for you to achieve your goals? Do you want to feel more free, safe, and happy in your relationships? Do you have memories of trauma that constrain you? Together we will collaborate to your unique strengths, using integrated empirically sound approaches to psychotherapy that are tailored ...
Using a collaborative, eclectic approach, I work with graduate students and couples to identify goals and areas for change. Building on your unique strengths and resilience, we will work to integrate and enhance skills needed to better manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships and identity issues. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic and other therapy approaches, based on what's needed for each individual. My goal is to help...
At Rivia Mind, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. We are a dedicated team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists committed to guiding individuals through their mental health journey with expertise and compassion. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs. Our diverse team ensures culturally competent care, and we prioritize accessibility by acceptin...
Research shows that the single greatest factor leading to successful outcomes in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate, judgment-free therapeutic space for you to breathe, reflect, explore, and be heard. EMDR: Memories of a traumatic event may appear not as a memory but as a cluster of symptoms. EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that allows you to process these unprocessed memories so they can be effectively stored away. Resea...
Feeling stuck or unfulfilled in different areas of your life? Would you like support that is professional and confidential? Unlike talking to friends and family, therapy offers a safe space where you can put words to things that are difficult to say, and confront things from your past that seem to interfere with your life in the present. Therapy can lead to deeper self-awareness and insight that can empower you to make the changes you need to live your best life. Everyone has the power to grow a...
Pronouns: she/her/hers Through the years Dr. Richards has worked extensively with college students. While early in her career Dr. Richards was heavily influenced by psychodynamic perspectives on human development, in more recent years she has cultivated rich and useful skills in evidence based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and evidence based treatments for anxiety and OCD. Her philosophy includes a commitment to life long learnin...