Times of transition are exciting and challenging. Starting something new, moving through inflection points in your education and career, preparing for completion and uncertainty while you figure out what's next, are all important processes everyone hopes will go smoothly - but sometimes they can feel rocky. Even good changes or subtle shifts can feel unsettling, especially for highly sensitive people. If social, academic or emotional / mental health issues are stressing you and making it har...
As a therapist I focus on developing a greater sense of awareness and presence. I believe that we all want to be understood and accepted at a deep level. I respect your courage and time investment to be willing to look within and make uncomfortable changes. I work in collaborative way and strive to create a safe, accepting and caring environment that I hope is also challenging and insightful to my clients. committed to resolving unhealthy thinking, perceptions, and behaviors. My goal is to wo...
I like to take a casual, comfortable, and collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy taking time to get to know who you are, your approach to life, and what really matters to you. I'm known for incorporating humor when appropriate - therapy can be difficult, but who says it has to be boring? I have significant experience working with adults presenting with various mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, relationship conflict, trauma, and stressors. I hold extensive experience working...
Do you wake up feeling sad? Or, do you go about your day feeling afraid or anxious? Are you in a troubled relationship? Are you unhappy with your life? Perhaps you are stuck and don't know which career or degree to pursue. Perhaps you are struggling in school or socially? Whatever the case may be, there is a way out. All of us humans have a problem to solve. I am a cross-cultural psychotherapist and psychoanalyst. I have more than 20 years of experience working with international students...
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...
I enjoy working with individuals in managing life challenges by identifying and building upon strengths to gain a greater sense of self and develop confidence. As a licensed professional counselor, I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, teaching mindfulness techniques, and providing a safe space. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental environment to allow clients to feel safe and supported. I desire to meet you where you are in your life journey and assist you along the path t...
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...
I have assisted clients with managing their anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict, and grief. I look forward to continuing to serve those who are in need of some extra support and care. My counseling style is client-centered and collaborative. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and an important aspect of that partnership is feeling a supportive, trusting rapport with your clinician. I like to apply different techniques and aspects into therapy based on what each specific client pres...
The first steps towards therapy are truly beautiful as it affirms the commitment of wellness to oneself. My passion for therapy is reflected within my intention to aid others through the ups and downs of their human experience. As your therapist my goal is to ensure that you can practice using coping skills, develop your communication abilities and sense awareness of yourself and others. I utilize different approaches like CBT, coaching, motivational interviewing, and sometimes sensory motor tec...
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...
Integrative Psychological Professional Service, PLLC is an online therapy practice dedicated to creating a safe space for the mental health and wellness of professional minorities, particularly persons of color. Integrative Psychological Professional Service, PLLC aims to reduce the stigma around therapy and mental wellness, promote prevention and self-care among professional minorities of color. We also seek to increase the utilization of supportive services within communities of color, whil...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you wondering how to "balance it all" and be organized? Do you want to feel more confident, less anxious, or happier? Then therapy with me may help you live your life to the fullest. For over a decade, I have helped clients like you understand these questions and learn the skills to be more successful. I offer person-centered, growth-focused, judgment-free, and trauma-informed treatment in both in-person (close to Washington Heights subways) and convenient online...
I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing for over 25 years in the field of behavioral healthcare. I am a Rutgers University graduate who works in both a private practice and a hospital setting. I am often sought out by EMS, police, firefighters, and healthcare staff for my knowledge in the field of emergencies and PTSD related to work exposures, as well as chronic illness and traumatic injuries. My scope of practice includes helping people with depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and...
I'm Jessica Rodriguez, a bilingual Puerto Rican Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and mom of two based in New Jersey. My specialty is helping individuals prioritize their healing, wellness, and self-care without guilt. Life can be full of stressors that can leave you feeling anxious, irritable, depressed, overwhelmed, sad, and/or stressed. I understand how difficult it can be to navigate through those difficulties, and I'm here to help. Using evidenced-based counseling modalities and int...
I specialize in working with individuals seeking improvement in their relationship with anxiety, stress, and self-care. I support clients in enhancing communication and boundary-setting skills, both in personal relationships and work-life balance. Together, we focus on increasing self-awareness of thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors, crafting routines, habits, and boundaries for a more balanced life. Interventions are tailored to help you achieve your treatment goals through practices such...
Hello! Congrats on your first step towards taking care of yourself-- you are worthy of this investment. I am Lisa Medico, LCSW in NJ. The inspiration behind Taking Care Therapy Services, LLC is the belief that your mental health, physical health, peace, and joy are not only deserving of attention, but a priority. These early years in your life and careers are hard enough-- they need not be bogged down any further with anxiety, perfectionism, sadness, and stress; They should be times for growth a...
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...
My direct client experience includes work with adult clients who have difficulty with mental health and substance abuse issues; individuals who have experienced a traumatic event in their lives; young adults who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis; individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder; and college students experiencing academic and personal concerns. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinic...
“When we are no longer able to change a situation… we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Frankl The college experience is a journey filled with ups and downs. This period of our lives can be overwhelming, and bring up different emotions, including depression, anxiety, and loneliness. It's important to acknowledge these feelings, learn to manage and work through them so you can be your best self. I want you to know that you are not alone. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where...
-Are you struggling with the transition to a more independent phase of life? -Are you overwhelmed by the transition to college and balancing everything on your own for the first time? -Do you feel like everyone else but you has somehow figured out “adulting”? -Are you getting into conflicts with your parents, feeling like they still view you as a child? Many young adults feel alone in these experiences, with the idea that everyone else seems to “have it all together.” Transitions such a...