Patients often come to me wondering whether the emotional problems they are experiencing are due to a recognizable disorder and whether they may respond to appropriate medication. Often they have been treated unsuccessfully in the past. They expect and receive a clear explanation and discussion of the rationale for the treatments available, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. They expect this to happen in an empathic atmosphere with someone who spends the time to get to know them in th...
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....
We are in network with Princeton Students preferred providers plan. Dr. Bekhit is a highly accomplished and compassionate psychiatrist dedicated to providing exceptional mental healthcare. With over 20 years of experience in the field of psychiatry and a genuine commitment to the well-being of her patients, Dr. Bekhit is recognized for her profound understanding of the human mind and her ability to transform lives through her therapeutic interventions. She is board certified by Amercian Board...
I am a Clinical Social Worker with a private practice within walking distance from Princeton University. I enjoy working with a variety of issues that reflect both undergraduate and graduate students. I strive to offer a non judgmental space for people to talk about their thoughts and feelings freeing them up to make good choices in life through self understanding and self acceptance. I look forward to hearing from you....
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, ...
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples on a variety of issues, like anxiety, depression, addictive behavior and relationship conflicts. Using insight and effective learning strategies, I help people trapped in unproductive and unsuccessful behaviors to improve their health and enhance their relationships and work lives. I use research-based motivational techniques to help people prepare to make change and to maintain these changes in their lives. I incor...
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...
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...
Congratulations, I'm so thrilled that you're taking the very first step in achieving your wellness goals! Together we'll tackle issues like anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and grief, using your strengths to promote self-compassion, self-care, and resilience. As a Guyanese- American woman of color, I love working with people form diverse backgrounds and cultures. I am also passionate about working with people who are struggling to manage unhealthy or difficult relationships and people who ar...
It takes courage and strength to share your personal struggles with a therapist. My goal is to help assist you in your journey of discovering ways to cope and manage your mental health with respect, kindness, and warmth. There is something truly incredible about a human being living their authentic and complete truth without feeling burdened by mental or emotional blocks. My specialty lies in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety disorders, Depression, & Trauma. I am intensively trained in Dialectical ...
Lissa is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, psychotherapist, somatic facilitator (mindfulness, yoga, qigong, embodied play, etc.) and meditation teacher. Lissa specializes in anxiety, depression, mood, shame, grief, neurodiversity, difficulties with life transitions, trauma, and navigating chronic pain and chronic conditions. Lissa works collaboratively with each client to find a supportive approach, and may incorporate the following into sessions: medication management (utilizin...
Dr. Del Psychotherapy in Princeton, LCSW PLLC is a group practice in Princeton New Jersey. We are currently providing tele-health and eventually in-person sessions. We specialize in psychodynamic and psychoanalytically oriented therapy that focuses on relational healing. We also work to foster an anti-oppressive, LGBTQ+ affirming and anti-racist approach to therapy. We clinicians who are licensed in New York and New Jersey. Our early childhood experiences shape how we feel about ourselves an...
Have you ever found yourself saying or doing something when frustrated, angry, or afraid, then thinking: “Why did I do/say that?! That’s not me!” There's a reason for that, and I can help you find it. For some of us, our childhood was not a safe place. We did not feel safe, cared for, wanted, nurtured, seen or heard. We formed beliefs about ourselves and protective behaviors that made sense at the time, but as adults, they're getting in the way of happy, productive lives. I specialize in ...
I believe that personal and relational problems are linked to broader social issues and systemic oppression. I hold an integrative trauma informed approach with cultural humility and within an intersectional framework that considers all facets of a client’s identity. Through a transformative change process, We will interrogate internalized narratives of oppression while cultivating your strengths and capacities. I look forward to working with you....
I am an experienced psychotherapist with an office in downtown Princeton. I have helped many undergraduate and graduate students navigate the stress of academic life. I have clinical expertise in managing depression, anxiety, relationships and PTSD related to sexual trauma. I am psychodynamically oriented which means looking at both the past and present to find solutions that promote growth and improved daily life. I have helped many international students and first generation students. I off...
Attending therapy can be daunting and connecting with the right therapist can help soften any initial reservations. I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental space that will allow you to experience therapy in the most authentic way. Inevitably, by living, we face challenges that can inhibit how we manage our daily lives. These challenges, like stress related to family dynamics, work, romantic relationships, life transitions, and loss can disrupt the connection we have to our inner selves. My goal is to...
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 retirement/transi...
People often come to a therapist because they want to talk about being anxious, being lonely, feeling depressed, having difficulty in relationships, or having a hard time taking care of themselves and others. I aim to help people to reduce symptoms (e.g., anxiety) and, more generally, to engage in personal growth and to foster a more connected, meaningful life. I will work with you to help you cope more effectively with life stressors; in doing so, I focus on your values, strengths, and potentia...
Are you feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, caught in the same arguments over and over? Do you wonder if things can ever change or feel hopeless about the future of your relationship? Navigating relationships—whether with a partner, family, or yourself—can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflicts, relational trauma, and narcissistic abuse recovery, helping clients heal, grow, and build healthier connections. A...
You want to move past racing thoughts and avoiding your life. Past sadness and low motivation. Past the same draining arguments with your partner. Past experiences that follow you and won’t stay in the past. And past big decisions that get you stuck. You are looking to get out of feeling overwhelmed. You want to learn how to get more control. You want more than standard cookie-cutter therapy. You want therapy that is personalized for you and about you. You want therapy that fits into your stress...