Are you a college student or a young adult struggling to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of this transformative phase of life? Do you find yourself in need of guidance, support, and a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions? As a young adult, life often presents a plethora of challenges – transitioning into adulthood, managing career aspirations, and maintaining healthy relationships. Our experienced therapists are here to guide you through these hurdles, helping you gain ...
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I'm glad you are here. I understand that reaching out for support and sharing personal matters with someone you have not met before can feel both challenging and uncomfortable. To help with this process, I would like to share some information about myself and my approach to therapy. To start, I strongly believe that there is no one-size-fits-all solution in therapy or in life. Each individual is unique. By listening to you and understanding your goals for therapy, I tailor my treatment metho...
In our relationships with ourselves or others, we all have times where the weight of life can make us feel off balance... In my practice my goal is to take the client from where they are and explore individualized solutions that restore a sense of alignment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses an integrative approach, drawing from Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Trauma Focused therapies. I became a clinician because of my pa...
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...
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 ...
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...
People say "you are too sensitive" when you share how you feel. Your family and heritage are important to you but there is tension. It's hard to feel relaxed in your body. At times you feel restless and at other times stiff and numb. Feeling balanced is tough. At times, you feel hopeless. You don't like how you tend to replay conversations in your mind. There are too many negative and anxious thoughts that come. Thank you for your interest in my practice! One main strategy to help you with ...
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...
Prior to changing my profession 10 years ago to become a therapist, I was in the IT field in highly demanding organizations. I took the leap to become a therapist because of the deeply rewarding process of assisting students and their significant others learn how to manage their anxiety, OCD, phobias, mood challenges and insomnia utilizing practical, warm evidence based trauma informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ERP. In addition to these issues, I offer a safe space to explore interpersona...
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...
When I retired from professional ballet, I attended Princeton University for my undergraduate studies. I started going to therapy and found it helped me participate more fully in my life and find more joy in my experience of college. My interest in mental health led me to study social work at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by sport psychology in Scotland, as a Fulbright scholar. I enjoy working with a variety of people, including athletes/artists/performers navigating transitions and r...
Dr. Del Psychotherapy on Park Avenue is committed to serving the New York community. Each clinician brings their years of training and individual life experiences to the work. There is a commitment to developing a safe space where you have the opportunity to figure out who you are. What your needs are and how you get your needs met. Each clinician has an integrated approach to working with people. We appreciate the courage it takes to go towards therapy and we work very hard to be sensitive to e...
Desirée Reitknecht MFT is a board-certified psychotherapist providing telehealth in California and New Jersey. She specializes in treating individuals who seek support with Anxiety, Depression, Resolving Relationship Challenges, Fostering Trust and Attunement to your Self, Cultivating Self-Compassion, and Issues related to Sexuality Diversity. Desirée studied at California Institute for Integral Studies and has been licensed for over 23 years. Her treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based p...
I strive to be a supportive therapeutic partner who provides a safe compassionate environment for students who want to develop a better understanding of themselves. I believe that students are better able to explore aspects of their lives that may be difficult or painful when they feel heard and validated. My approach is based on integrating a collaborative, strengths-based psychodynamic focus with behavioral treatment models and an understanding of where students fit into their family systems....
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....
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...
The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing is a unique therapy practice oriented towards holistic healing and continuous growth. We offer traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions. Offering down-to-earth, trauma-informed, affirming therapy services in person in Princeton and via telehealth, I help clients feel seen and appreciated for their authentic selves. As we work together to understand current issues, uncover their root causes, and e...
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...
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 ...