Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for young people. We currently serve individuals who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training....
The world can be a complex place and it has become more challenging than ever to find safe outlets to process life. I am here to provide a space for you to explore your thoughts, vent your feelings, and develop healthy coping strategies. In my 10+ years of experience working in outpatient clinics, I've been able to hone my skills with diverse populations. I am also trained in a specific treatment modality to address/manage symptoms of OCD. I focus on creating a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmen...
I am licensed in New Jersey with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I utilize Mindfulness Based therapy to help individuals improve your mental wellbeing. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with individuals to help clients identify and challenge unhel...
Building a strong connection from the start is important to me. I understand it can be daunting to open up to someone new, so I prioritize creating a safe and trusting space where you can be yourself at your own pace. Many clients describe our sessions as feeling like a conversation with a friend. My certifications ensure I can support you through even the toughest challenges. I believe in a holistic and person-centered approach to therapy. Your journey is yours to lead, and I'm here to provide ...
I support high-functioning millennial men and women in navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, life transitions, depression, and relationship issues. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by obsessive thoughts, frequently analyzing every detail of their experiences. These thoughts can significantly impact self-esteem, relationships, and work life. In my practice, I frequently encounter individuals grappling with overly critical thin...
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...
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, fostering a strong therapeutic relationship and a safe space for self-exploration. With extensive experience supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, I address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, cultural concerns, life transitions, and millennial stressors. I tailor therapy to your unique needs, using an eclectic approach that integrates various evidence-based modalities. My goal is to e...
All of us, at one time or another, can struggle with life’s challenges. Sometimes we need a little help, guidance, or skills to overcome these obstacles. I believe in the importance of allowing others the space to tell their story, within a safe, calm, compassionate environment. As we all are different no single approach is right for everyone, therefore my practice method is integrative, evidenced-based practices, tempered with some creativity. I favor a combination of therapeutic approache...
Clients can expect me to be culturally sensitive. I will work collaboratively with each client to help achieve the best results in treatment. After an initial evaluation, I will provide a diagnosis, and over the next 2-3 sessions, we will begin formulating a treatment plan based on goals set by the client. These personal treatment goals will help guide the course of therapy. My experience working with clients from so many different backgrounds has also helped shape my view that everyone, despite...
I have extensive experience providing therapeutic services. However, the therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance. Whether the patient improves hinges on that relationship. My goal is to provide client-centered care. I work in a collaborative manner with the client to identify specific goals and interventions in order to assist the client in making improvements. It is important to match the intervention with the needs of the client and be flexible in making adjustments. I believe ...
Do you feel like your life lacks joy, meaning and connection? Do you feel the overwhelming weight of your responsibilities? Are you tired of "just getting by"? Are you ready to have more positive emotional connections to your experiences? It's time to raise the bar of living from "surviving" to "enjoying"! Together we will go on a journey to explore a deeper way of living that allows you to feel joy in a world full of stress. I will teach you how to strongly connect to your life (self, relations...
If you found this page, you may be feeling helpless, hopeless, and unsure of where to turn. You may be doubtful that you will ever be able to stop what feels like the endless cycle of your eating disorder. You may be feeling isolated and alone in your depression or overwhelmed by your anxiety. Perhaps you are feeling the stresses of life are becoming too much and you don’t know how to cope. I want to help you on your journey towards healing. My goal is to help you live the life that you desire. ...
Practicing healing arts for over 2 decades, my therapy style is an eclectic combination of Eastern & Western healing modalities. I received my training both in India and USA and have practiced in both these democracies. From Western Perspective, I utilize Brain-focused approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. From Eastern Perspective, I utilize Somatic Approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and Yoga Philosoph...
Accepting new clients in New Jersey! Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, creating or maintaining healthy relationships in your life? Do you find yourself wishing you could understand yourself or the other people better? Maybe that sounds like, "Why do they keep doing this?" or "Why do I keep doing what I know isn't good for me?". My clients appreciate my active, flexible, and integrative approach in helping them gain insight, become more grounded and confident, cultivating and impr...
I am a black therapist who understands and relates to the plight of BIPOC individuals. Through a holistic and integrative approach, I support and guide individuals in becoming their most authentic selves. I support assuming accountability for the client's healing process by embracing daily stressors, injustices, imposter syndrome, and family dynamics. Whether it’s current circumstances or unresolved emotions from your past, you always have the power to recreate your narrative and take account...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression. My commitment is to help provide you the best possible treatment through collaboration and by developing an individualized plan to help meet your unique needs. I am also trained in Brainspotting, a unique treatment that allows us to bypass the “thinking” part of the brain and tap into the “emotional” part of the brain which stores unprocessed trauma and negative experiences that can attribute to an...
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change their thinking patterns that are leading to anxiety, depression, and feelings of stress. My name is Tara and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been licensed since 2011 and have worked in both Nevada and New Jersey. Finding a therapist that you are comfortable with is extremely important. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by...
My style is meeting you, the client, where you are, and gently helping you achieve your goals. Having grown up both in the Middle East and India, I am skilled at helping clients who struggle with assimilation and other cultural issues. I also believe in a client-centered approach with a focus on building a trusting relationship. I have extensive experience in treating patients with anxiety, depression, stress, work-related stress, life transitions, caregiver stress, and relationship issues. I ha...
While many of my patients seek support for the effects of heightened stress, I have particular expertise as a licensed addiction counselor, and I have spent many years working with family members too. My patients are curious to explore the broad dimensions of their lives, and uncover, and change destructive patterns. Never a day goes by that I fail to appreciate the privilege I’ve been given to share in this process of change. While the challenges of addictive families are indeed unique, the ove...
I have experience working with many different populations including children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, developmental disabilities, mood disorders, and more. As a therapist, my main objective is to provide a supportive, comforting, and safe environment for my patients so they can achieve their personal treatment goals. I work to empower my clients to not only see their potential but to reach it as well. Together with my clients, we determine their tre...