I am a highly experienced psychoanalytical therapist with a broad range of clinical expertise. I work with college and graduate age students and the general adult population. My practice includes individuals coping with academic stress, depression, anxiety and relationship building. I use CBT, mindful meditation, as part of my insight oriented approach. I offer both telehealth and in person sessions as options. I welcome your inquiry and look forward to speaking with you....
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...
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, ...
Congratulations, I'm so thrilled that you're taking the very first step in achieving your wellness goals! Together we'll tackle issues like anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and grief, using your strengths to promote self-compassion, self-care, and resilience. As a Guyanese- American woman of color, I love working with people form diverse backgrounds and cultures. I am also passionate about working with people who are struggling to manage unhealthy or difficult relationships and people who ar...
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...
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...
My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of philosophies and theories, and I am skilled in helping clients become more aware of deeper connections to their problems, whether it be in their relationships with others or in their relationship with themselves. I specialize in sex addiction, compulsive pornography, trauma, LGBTQ issues, veterans and active military, athletic/performance problems, couples issues, spiritual integration, and various conditions. I also provide ...
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....
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 ...
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...
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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...
I use an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy, striving to nurture the relationship between my clients and myself with curiosity, warmth, and humor. I work with people who like to resolve specific issues quickly and those who prefer a slower pace and and emphasis on in-depth, insight oriented therapy. Whatever the intensity and focus, I seek to help people find ways to lead fuller, richer lives, alleviate distress, deal with life's challenges, and improve relationships. I have e...
I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker. I take an integrative approach to therapy, emphasizing treating mind, body, and spirit. My clients seek a collaborative, comprehensive, and integrative mind-body-spirit approach to transform their anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, dissociation, life transitions, and everyday worries. I offer deep healing over symptom management. I am anti-racist and an LGBTQ+ ally. I have had the privilege of working with clients from a wid...
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...
Aliza is a clinician at the Princeton Center for MindBody Healing, a boutique therapy practice oriented towards holistic healing and continuous growth. The practice offers traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions. Aliza specializes in the treatment of PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. She is also passionate about working with veterans and first responders. Aliza is committed to providing treatment that is ...
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...
It is my belief that therapy works best when it is a collaborative partnership, and my goal is to provide a supportive and caring environment that enables you to manage symptoms of anxiety more effectively. I have extensive expertise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related concerns. This includes social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, selective mutism, trichotillomania, and excoriation (skin picking) disorder. My approach is ...
For nearly 20 years, I have worked with adolescents and young adults who have anxiety, mood disorders, gender identity issues, family conflicts and trauma from many different backgrounds. There is no single case that is identical to another, and everyone has their own unique story. I want to hear your story so that I may join your journey to heal. My main approaches are CBT, Family Systems Theory and Mindfulness. I also incorporate Eastern philosophy and focus on the mind-body connection to ...
In therapy, I strive to create space where clients may explore their inner landscapes and make sense of themselves in their relationships and larger social contexts. I believe that most people have parts of themselves that are affirmed and other parts that have gone underground — perhaps as a result of relational injury, lack of environmental mirroring, or trauma. I seek to develop a supportive relationship where clients can begin to see the unseen and speak the unspeakable and, with self compas...