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....
I’m a licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of addiction and trauma. Much of my work has included working with adolescents, adults and families who are challenged by anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. In addition, I have experience working with the LGTBQ community, life coaching, and eating disorders. Believing you are the expert in your life my hope is to act as a beacon of light on a path that sometimes goes dark. My success in treating clients stems from...
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 ...
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...
My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I have 20 years of specialized experience working with college students. I was an intern at The College of New Jersey, Staff Psychologist at Rutgers University, and Post-Doctoral Fellow at Princeton University. I help students who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or obstacles to success. I work with a variety of issues including emotion regulation difficulties, stress management, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, ...
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...
I am a psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions. I work with individuals to increase their understanding of themselves within the context of their unique experiences. I help individuals ach...
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING -Individuals, children and adolescents -Grief and bereavement -Couples and family counseling Lauren F. Taibi, LPC, NCC Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board-Certified Counselor Child/Adolescent and Bereavement Experience Wellness Speaker MA Mental Health Counseling,CACREP Accredited, Caldwell University NJ Certified Teacher Elementary Education, BA Psychology, Drew University ASIST Certified and Former ContactWeCare Nationa...
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples on a variety of issues, like anxiety, depression, addictive behavior and relationship conflicts. Using insight and effective learning strategies, I help people trapped in unproductive and unsuccessful behaviors to improve their health and enhance their relationships and work lives. I use research-based motivational techniques to help people prepare to make change and to maintain these changes in their lives. I incor...
My practice supports students coping with the many challenges of adjustment to college life. I aim to help students achieve their academic/professional and social goals, while remaining true to their identities and interests. Through therapy, I help my clients understand that achievement does not mean sacrificing who you are. Together we focus on clarifying personal goals, identity development, and adjustment to new freedoms and environments. I have special interest in working with first ge...
We are a multi-disciplinary group practice with 3 locations providing individual, couples and family therapy individuals suffering from various disorders including anxiety, mood, behavioral and academic disorders. We specialize with OCD, GAD, ADHD, MDD, Personality Disorders, Bipolar Disorder and Learning disabilities. Don't hesitate to reach out to us for an in office or telehealth appointment...
We are a group practice with three locations. We have immediate daytime availability and can schedule most evening appointments within 2 weeks. We’ve been proudly supporting Rowan University and RCGC students since 2013!...
Lissa is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, psychotherapist, somatic facilitator (mindfulness, yoga, qigong, embodied play, etc.) and meditation teacher. Lissa specializes in anxiety, depression, mood, shame, grief, neurodiversity, difficulties with life transitions, trauma, and navigating chronic pain and chronic conditions. Lissa works collaboratively with each client to find a supportive approach, and may incorporate the following into sessions: medication management (utilizin...
Mindful and Multicultural Counseling is a practice with a variety of clinicians and identities who are committed to provided therapy that is inclusive, mindfulness based, and relationally focused. We support individuals in balancing acceptance and change whether you are looking for more supportive therapy, interpersonal processing or more skills focused. We are committed to antiracism and gender affirmative care. Check out our bios and community offerings....
You are stressed because you are in school and are not getting the grades you (and your parents) expect. Academic and social pressures make you feel burned out. You’re not sure how to break into different friend groups on campus and see them on Instagram all the time. Big questions of like keep constantly running in the background of your mind: “Why am I in this major?” “What’s the purpose of all this?” Make money, be “successful” — you don’t even know what that means anymore. Adulting is right ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey and a Registered Yoga Teacher (200). I was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy in 2013 by Behavioral Tech, LLC and have experience working in a DBT adherent program. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders with the use of DBT and mindfulness-based therapy. Additionally, I have experience treating women with mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and substa...
People often come to a therapist because they want to talk about being anxious, being lonely, feeling depressed, having difficulty in relationships, or having a hard time taking care of themselves and others. I aim to help people to reduce symptoms (e.g., anxiety) and, more generally, to engage in personal growth and to foster a more connected, meaningful life. I will work with you to help you cope more effectively with life stressors; in doing so, I focus on your values, strengths, and potentia...
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...
I believe in an open and collaborative process that starts by developing clarity on what goals and needs are important to you. This includes offering psychoeducation on treatment methods to support you in deciding how to approach your goals. I also prioritize reviewing your experience and progress periodically, so that throughout the process, we have a chance to adjust and find the right balance of effective challenge without overwhelm. I specialize in integrating effective somatic, emoti...
Do you feel like your emotions get in the way of you achieving your goals, affect your relationships, and keep you feeling stuck? Do you feel frustrated, unable to break patterns, or move forward? Or has a new life transition impacted you greatly and you don’t know where to go from here? My focus is on helping you learn how to regulate your emotions -- to be more in control of them than they are of you. In our sessions, we'll identify patterns, better understand them, and work together to come ...