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Research shows that the single greatest factor leading to successful outcomes in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate, judgment-free therapeutic space for you to breathe, reflect, explore, and be heard. EMDR: Memories of a traumatic event may appear not as a memory but as a cluster of symptoms. EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that allows you to process these unprocessed memories so they can be effectively stored away. Resea...
My practice offers a variety of treatment options based on the client's needs and goals. Dialectic (DBT) and Cognitive (CBT) behavioral therapy techniques and practical interventions used in sessions will provide the client with tools and coping strategies to use between sessions. The therapeutic experience will assist clients with facilitating long term change, reducing anxiety and improving interpersonal relationships. Young Adult Women's Group meets every other Monday at 7:30pm (ages 20-29)....
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...
Do you feel confused in your current situation, have unhealthy patterns of behavior, or troubled relationships? The first step of successful therapy begins with a genuine, respectful and empathetic connection between therapist and client. I am warm and personable, and strive to create a safe, supportive environment with each person. We will work together to create an individualized treatment plan. The goal will be to help you acquire healthier coping skills, develop increased self-awareness, an...
Princeton Center for DBT is a private counseling & psychotherapy practice with a group of highly trained and compassionate therapists offering evidence- based approaches. We offer comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) including individual therapy and group DBT Skills Training. DBT can be a highly effective approach for individuals who are struggling with regulating emotions effectively, developing satisfying relationships, and achieving important life goals. We have several DBT grou...
Looking for mental health help is an important step in one’s personal journey. The next crucial piece is finding rapport with a therapist—maybe the most important part of therapy. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or depression, or are at a crossroads in your work or personal life, whatever the case may be, our work will examine the complex array of emotions, patterns, and history that inform your feelings and actions. I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Imago, Mindfulness, ...
I am in private practice in the Princeton area, and work with individuals and couples. I truly enjoy working with young adults in their desire to learn more about themselves and grow emotionally. I assist clients in managing their depression, anxiety, and traumas. I also work to address client issues around relationship and family concerns, identity, life transitions, and immigration and acculturation needs. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions, and am licensed in the states of NJ, NY a...
I am a psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions. I work with individuals to increase their understanding of themselves within the context of their unique experiences. I help individuals ach...
No matter how much you learn, you still lack confidence. This lack of confidence is experienced as a blank mind when you need it the most, and this sends you spiraling into despair, only making things worse. The next time you experience this, soothe yourself by considering these four questions: 1. When you think of the situation that makes you anxious, what image do you conjure up? Have you fabricated a catastrophe that is far from reality? 2. What are you telling yourself about that situ...
Aliza is a clinician at the Princeton Center for MindBody Healing, a boutique therapy practice oriented towards holistic healing and continuous growth. The practice offers traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions. Aliza specializes in the treatment of PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. She is also passionate about working with veterans and first responders. Aliza is committed to providing treatment that is ...
I have worked with Princeton undergraduate and graduate students for many years and understand well the many and varied challenges which students may face; in fact, my MSW field work and my first job were at Princeton's Counseling Center. Many of my clients share a need to explore familial relationships to understand their behavioral patterns and how to make those patterns healthier. My approach ranges from DBT and mindfulness work for anxiety and depression to the traditional psychodynamic and ...
“Girl, you got it all together!” That’s what they say. But inside you’re falling apart because you feel so stuck and unhappy. You no longer connect with the person that others see on the outside, because you’re paralyzed on the inside. So instead you go through your days wearing a mask, feeling like a failure, stressed & overwhelmed, and/or battling feelings of unworthiness or not being enough. You find yourself asking, “When is life REALLY going to begin for me?” As a Licensed Therapist, I ...
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 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 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 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 ...
*TRI-META COUNSELING is a group practice in Montclair, NJ. We are currently able to accept new telehealth and in-person clients. All available therapists accept sliding scale.* Our goal is to create a safe space where everyone can feel heard and validated. We have experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, and transitional issues. We have extensive experience working with the LGBT community. Challenges for LGBT individuals & families can be far reaching, and it ...
While the decision to initially reach out to a psychotherapist can feel daunting, professional psychotherapy can alleviate the symptoms you are experiencing. Effective psychotherapy can enable you to move towards a life lived more fully, with reduced stress and challenges. Common areas of concern that bring patients to my practice include: Anxiety Depression Adjustment to changes in life circumstances Relationship issues Sexuality and intimacy issues Academic and work concerns Separatio...
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...