Each staff member in the practice has immense experience in different struggles. We are able to find a therapist that will fit most needs and it is all done through Teletherapy. We can see any individual that is a resident of NJ and struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjusting, co-occurring, and substance abuse. We understand the stress of college and the transition period mixed with the struggle of daily life can be overwhelming and would love to be a support for you. Our goal is to hel...
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 ...
WELCOME! Deciding to seek therapy is a big decision, and I'm ready to support your journey! Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions? As an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC), I bring over a decade of success, guiding a broad range of clients through diverse mental health challenges. My therapeutic approach prioritizes empathy, respect, and understanding your un...
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 ...
Wendy Perello, LCSW, has a specialized focus on helping individuals navigate through life transitions, trauma, career-focused stress, and self-esteem challenges. Wendy will help uncover your underlying strengths, determine your therapeutic goals, and learn more about why you do the things you do. Her holistic approach integrates all aspects of who you are allowing her to curate an ideal approach that combines mindfulness, narrative therapy and CBT....
I provide highly specialized, action-oriented, individualized psychological treatment based on your goals and challenges. I maintain a small caseload so I can provide the highest quality evidence-based treatment within the framework of a client-centered and recovery-oriented approach. I specialize in treating: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, and serious mental health challenges. I completed my postdoctoral fellowship at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center withi...
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I believe most clients want to enjoy a life which includes meaning, balance, and solid relationships including with themselves. Self-understanding and self-compassion contribute to self-empowerment and a stable sense of well-being whether alone or with others. Feeling that your therapist "gets you" and likes you can make it safe to explore one's inner world and reflect on thoughts, emotions, default patterns and potential new behaviors. I draw on many approaches in counseling and trauma recov...
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...
My name is Laura Shaffner, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and counselor. My counseling style is warm and intuitive. I especially enjoy working with people around life changes, self-esteem work, anxiety, and relationship issues. I use the framework of holistic psychology primarily in my work, along with incorporating other frameworks that may best suit you. This may include cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, or psycho-dynamic counseling, along with yoga and mindfulness t...
Hi I’m Krista, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Jew Jersey with experience supporting individuals of all ages through a variety of life challenges. I work with clients facing anxiety, self-esteem issues, and major life changes to help them build resilience and confidence. My focus is on empowering you to reconnect with your strengths and move forward with clarity and purpose. Therapy has always felt like a calling for me. I’ve long been drawn to being a supportive presence for others, an...
Hello! My name is Chrissy and I am a therapist with a special interest in anxiety, relationships, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I work in a way that is trauma-informed, which means I help people understand the ways that trauma has impacted their lives and help facilitate areas of psychological development that may be stunted due to trauma. I come to understand my patients in terms of their backgrounds, but also in their current environments, paying close attention to systems of privilege and power that k...
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychoanalyst. In a safe and trustworthy space, we will work together to alleviate symptoms and discover your true potential! Psychotherapy can help with depression, anxiety, and procrastination. With nearly 30 years of experience I trust the process of working with the unconscious as well as working with dreams. Having lived abroad for over twenty years, I appreciate differences and value diversity and inclusion. I also work with bisexuals, queer and ...
I am a holistic psychotherapist with over 18 years experience. I am passionate about helping creative, motivated, ambitious, open-minded people feel confident & comfortable in their own bodies, reclaim their sexuality and desire, heal through sexual difficulties, and live happy, healthy, and empowered lives. I work with people to better understand their relationships. Not only in relationship with partners and family members, but also their relationship to their own body, thoughts, stress,...
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 earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW). I have over twelve years of experience working with children, teens, and adults through various settings including: crisis response, school setting, in home therapy, Outpatient and Partial hospital. I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and adjusting to life changes (phases of motherhood, entering college) but have experience in other areas as well. I most often util...
You may be the first to go to college in your family or one of many but either way it can feel like an uphill battle balancing pressures from family plus the additional pressures you put on yourself either consciously or subconsciously . I specialize in working with the South Asian population especially bridging the cultural gap between 1st generation Americans and their immigrant parents who may have a different set of values or a different way of communicating. I practice from an anti-rac...
The transition from teenager and family to independence/adulthood is many things: satisfying, exhilarating, fun, scary, and overwhelming to name a few. Add to that high pressure academics and you have the potential for stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression. You don't have to manage it all on your own, please ask for help when you need it!...
I am a clinical and health psychologist with a background in mind-body-spirit approaches to wellness, and over a decade's worth of experience counseling university students. My practice is focused around supporting BIPOC students in thriving through the unique demands and challenges they face on their journey through academia. I endeavor to co-create with my clients a space that feels warm, safe, grounded and connected, and that allows for open, honest, and focused collaboration. My approach i...
I’m Dr. Shirin Zarqa-Lederman, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LCADC) with a Ph.D. in International Psychology, specializing in trauma-informed individual and community psychology. Through my practice in New Jersey, The Diaspora Psychologist, I dedicate my time to supporting marginalized individuals and communities by creating safe, culturally sensitive spaces where they can process identity conflicts, racial trauma, and the emotional t...