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...
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 Therapy Connection™ – A Place for Healing, Growth, and Support At My Therapy Connection™, we understand that college can be a time of excitement, growth, and new opportunities—but it can also bring stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional struggles. Whether you're navigating academic pressure, managing stress and anxiety, coping with grief or trauma, or seeking support for your relationships, our compassionate team is here to help. We specialize in working with individual...
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 ...
Feeling lost and overwhelmed? Unsure how to get unstuck and move forward? Join me for a session so we could have an open conversation to help you unload your stress, process your distress, explore the unconscious mind, increase your self-awareness, and make life-changing decisions together, as a team. While I mostly utilize person-centered and psychodynamic interventions, I also implement use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,mindfulness-based interventions, Motiva...
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples on a variety of issues, like anxiety, self-regulation, 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 t...
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 ...
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...
Our experiences mold us in various ways. If I were to imagine a plant that captures what happens to many of us when faced with challenging and persistent experiences, the CACTUS comes to mind. Like the CACTUS, we develop tougher skin and spikes to protect ourselves from problematic situations. When not processed correctly, the development of these characteristics may detract attention from the other powerful properties we possess. For some, the CACTUS may be the least appealing plant. When given...
I am an experienced psychotherapist with an office in downtown Princeton. I have helped many undergraduate and graduate students navigate the stress of academic life. I have clinical expertise in managing depression, anxiety, relationships and PTSD related to sexual trauma. I am psychodynamically oriented which means looking at both the past and present to find solutions that promote growth and improved daily life. I have helped many international students and first generation students. I off...
Is sobriety harder than you predicted? Are you wanting support to work on underlying trauma and low self esteem while maintaining your recovery? I'm Brooke, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and licensed social worker that specializes in addictions therapy for women in their twenties. I am passionate about helping women recover from alcoholism and helping them to find peace within their lives. Often times, the overuse of substances is a result of underlying trauma, low self esteem and atta...
I tailor make my treatment with the patient/client as a custom made suit is made to fit each individual.....
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...
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...
I am a clinical psychologist and have been in practice for over 20 years. I specialize in working with individuals and couples ages 18 years and older. I address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship/family dynamics and trauma, as well as stressors particular to the college and graduate school experience. My Interest in psychology is based in my wish to help people decrease their pain and expand their lives in ways that are important to them. I am described by my p...
Whether it's your first time looking for a therapist or you're interested in a new perspective, I welcome you to my practice. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you don't have to go through life's ups and downs alone. My style is genuine, warm, and collaborative. Through exploration of your thoughts and feelings, we will work together to address your treatment goals and help you feel more like yourself again. I specialize in therapy with adults,...
College is a period of time of big transitions in a person's life. My hope is that therapy can provide you a place to improve emotional distress, heal from past wounds, and increase fulfillment in your life. I believe taking a collaborative approach to therapy as you are the expert of your own situation. As a trauma-informed therapist I believed it is essential to create a safe therapeutic environment. The focus of therapy is on your strengths and to build on your resiliency. I look forwar...
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....
