I am a licensed, clinical psychologist specializing in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of all eating disorders. Additional specialities include anxiety, depression, cutting, loss, illness and relationship issues. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including both individual and family/marital sessions. I use an integrative relational style that incorporates both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques. I see therapy as a collaborative relationship in which clients a...
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...
I want to help you feel better. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, physical pain connected to emotions, or other challenges, or simply seeking personal growth, I can help you reconnect with your body, mind, spirituality, and aspirations in a safe, creative space. In addition to incorporating the wisdom of the body, I use Internal Family Systems to help you heal painful parts and reconnect with your authentic self, Somatic Experiencing to help heal trauma, and Inner Rela...
Welcome to my therapy practice offering compassionate, individualized, evidence-based care. I am interested in you as a person, not just as a diagnosis or label. I draw upon your strengths in a warm, genuine & respectful interaction to address OCD, Panic, Anxiety, Phobias, ADHD, Body Dysmorphia, Social Anxiety, Compulsive and Restrictive Eating, Chronic Worry, Self Doubt, Insomnia, Toxic Perfectionism, Alcohol Overuse, Behavioral Addiction, Skin Picking, Tics, Trichotillomania, low mood, relatio...
I have been a practicing clinical psychologist for 30 years and bring experience in many clinical settings including many years managing a university counseling center, to my work. Being a student at Princeton can be rewarding and challenging on many fronts. I am interested in what you are currently struggling with and how to best harness your agency in finding solutions. I will invite you to share your concerns in the context of your identities and all that is important to you. I am also int...
My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment for folks to explore their gender and sexuality. Perhaps you identify as queer, bi, lesbian, gay, pan, ace, trans, nonbinary, agender, poly, kinky, something else, everything, and/or nothing at all. You deserve to have a space where you can learn more about the different parts of yourself without judgment or pressure. As a queer person who has sought out therapy myself, I know how challenging it can be to find an affirming therapist. E...
In more than 30 years of practice, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of clients experiencing a wide variety of struggles. My approach to therapy is collaborative and highly individualized drawing on years of advanced training and professional experience. My experience as a therapist has led to my belief that reducing problems is only a piece of successful therapy. Of equal importance is helping people to access strengths, increase happiness and build desired-lives. To support thi...
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 ...
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...
A beautiful thing about our bodies is that our bodies can talk to us. Our bodies can provide us with data that can be beneficial to our mental and physical state of being. Breaking down and analyzing that data can be key to understanding what we need to help ourselves. We can discuss trauma recovery, relationship intimacy (including monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships), sex positivity, BDSM and kink, peer relationships, family relationships, body image, anxiety, stress, depression, s...
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...
​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...
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,...
Hi! I specialize in working with college students, specifically those who may be struggling with anxiety, stress, or adjusting to life transitions. I understand that this time of life comes with different challenges, and it can be beneficial to have a safe and nonjudgmental space to work through these challenges....
With over 25 years of experience, I provide a compassionate, supportive, and welcoming space for individuals facing anxiety and depression, problematic relational dynamics, substance use and/or addictive behaviors, and life transitions. My approach is to work collaboratively to help raise consciousness about what you are facing and to explore inner and outer resources (both conscious and unconscious), such as thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and your dreams, values, and imagination. ...
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, ...
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 ...
At Avena Psychological Services, we work with individuals and couples seeking support and guidance as they work toward personal goals and lasting change. We understand that the decision to seek therapy can take a great deal of courage and commitment, and it is our distinct pleasure to be considered as part of your journey toward personal growth. We are committed to providing therapy of the highest quality, and are dedicated to helping you navigate the process every step of the way. We believe th...
Whether you struggle with anxiety or depression or need support with a recent change or loss, no concern is too big (or small) to work through together. My practice blends traditional Psychodynamic "Talk Therapy" with aspects of Strengths-Based, CBT, Mindfulness, and Narrative techniques according to each client's needs. I specialize in working with clients impacted by a medical diagnosis, chronic illness, past or recent grief and loss, and any stressful life changes. I welcome older teen...
I help people just like you understand their emotions & behaviors so that they can make positive steps to create the life they want and write their own story. My goal is to support each of my clients to gain valuable insight and practical tools to help them move throughout life with purpose. No matter what is going on. I can help you learn how to lean into the discomfort with courage, navigate the hard stuff with revolutionary kindness, clear boundaries, shared humanity, and vulnerability. Wi...