As a therapist, I seek to curate a warm and inviting experience for my clients. A place where one can feel safe, and not judged. I'm a life long social worker, and this background allows me to provide a holistic approach to my therapy sessions. I seek to treat the mind, but will work with the client to ensure they are healthy in other areas of their life as well. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality an...
I am a collaborative therapist who works with clients’ strengths to explore the behaviors, thoughts, communication patterns, and interactional patterns that are associated with the problems presented. After a thorough initial assessment, I work with clients to clarify goals, identify resolutions to the presenting issues, followed by a wide array of interventions and home assignments to help achieve these goals. I understand that people find it at times challenging or embarrassing to discuss t...
I help college students, graduate students, and university faculty manage stress, cope with painful emotions, and navigate school, work, and relationships. Higher education offers a huge opportunity for growth and self-discovery, but it also presents unique stressors and challenges. In addition to treating anxiety and depression, I work regularly with issues of perfectionism, peer comparison, academic pressure, and burnout. I also help clients build healthy friendships and partnerships, explore ...
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward can make life feel harder than it should. If you’re navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, psychosis, or personality difficulties, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we can work towards building a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and aligned with your values. I’m a psychiatrist with years of experience treating individuals from all walks of life, including young adul...
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with advanced training in mental health care, I am here to help you navigate that journey. My practice combines medication management with evidence-based therapeutic approaches like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness to address your unique needs. Together, we'll focus on your values and goals to create a life that feels meaningful and aligned with who you are. I specialize in working with young adults, including member...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 7+ years of experience working with college-aged students, and adults in a variety of settings. My approach to therapy is eclectic and is based on the needs of each client. We will work collaboratively to address any issues you have and create goals and a treatment plan. I believe it is my responsibility as an LMHC to provide validation, empathy, and genuine support to every person that I take under my care. I will assist you on your journey of sel...
I work from a human-centered base which consists of empathy and curiosity. I have 4+ years in substance use treatment as well as 4+ years working with justice involved individuals in an alternative to incarceration program. I utilize trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches which consist of harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques. I am passionate about social justice and understand that as individuals, people live in a context of systems, small and large. I work with people...
I've been a licensed mental health counselor with over three years of clinical experience. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Humanistic styles. Whether your thoughts are adaptive or maladaptive, they serve a function in your life. Through treatment, I will assist you in understanding those functions, what role they play, and how they are helpful or harmful. I believe problems manifest in how we interact with the people closest to us....
Everyone suffers from mental health issues at some point in their life—whether minor or major—and it’s important to have help from someone you can trust. I aim to establish trust by creating a safe and comfortable environment for you to share your story with me. Regardless of your background, history, appearance, diagnosis, identity, or beliefs, I regard you unconditionally and genuinely care about your well-being. In our sessions, I utilize a therapeutic approach that focuses on the improvement...
I genuinely enjoy working with diverse groups of people and age ranges. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families of all ages. I believe in a safe, trusting, and respectful nature of the therapeutic relationship that allows for deep work which can help you live a rich and fulfilling life. Together, we will learn to think about our problems in more manageable ways and develop skills to deal with those issues that are individualized to you. I bring my true self to...
I believe the foundation of therapy is the partnership between the therapist and client. I work to create a trusting and safe space, where you can express yourself without judgment or shame. I believe we are all capable of change and growth. With your goals in mind, my role is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, create effective coping strategies, and build confidence in your own strengths and abilities. I root my practice with a Strengths-based and Person-centered approach. ...
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. My experience spans hospitals, community clinics, and telehealth settings, where I have had the privilege of supporting clients on their journey toward healing and growth. My passion lies in helping individuals transform suffering into resilience and fulfillment. I strive to create a safe, empowering space where clients can openly explore their challenges and work toward mean...
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years. My style is interactive, genuine, and direct. I utilize many different schools of thought based on the specific needs of a person. My specialties include anxiety and depression, grief counseling, infertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum depression, and life transitions. I have a post-certificate in Advanced clinical social work and a PhD from NYU. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for ...
Throughout my career treating those with substance abuse and mental health issues, I have learned that one of therapy's most healing aspects is the relationship and trust we build with one another. I strive to create a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment because when that is possible the work of healing can begin. I utilize a combination of theoretical approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relational therapy. Together we can tap...
Hope Harbor Mental Health Counseling is a virtual private practice founded by Faith Carbonaro, LMHC. At Hope Harbor Mental Health, we are committed to providing each of our clients with a safe and supportive space to talk through a variety of struggles. Often clients reach out to us in search of a therapist who can help them with with challenges such as anxiety, sadness, stress, worry, difficulty with periods of transition, relationship conflict, or behavioral challenges. Whatever it is that bri...
I tailor my trauma-informed and strength-based approach to empower clients on their unique path to thriving. I have always been passionate about supporting trauma survivors, which led me to focus the beginning of my career on crisis intervention and counseling survivors of domestic violence. This experience allowed me to hone my expertise in trauma-informed care, which I continue to use in my work with a broader population of clients. My work is exploratory and skill-focused, using solution-focu...
I'm passionate about working with individuals who would like to work on self-care, vulnerability, and growth to live a more self-empowered and fulfilled life. My therapeutic approach is a combination of solution-focused, strength-based therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing (MI). I believe in meeting where the client is and treating them with dignity, respect, and compassion. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new stand...
I am passionate about treating individuals and helping them work toward optimal development. In facilitating treatment, I utilize a client-centered approach as well as strategies of prevention, intervention, and remediation to assist in developing effective coping skills and responses to the environment. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to form a new path toward healing. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’...
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering virtual services in NJ & NY. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and intended to provide you with support in navigating your needs whether that may be depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions/stressors, family conflict or relational issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, and/or mood dysregulation. I have worked in college counseling for approximately 3 years and am well versed in the various struggles college-aged students may face. I...
You might feel stuck, burdened by unresolved trauma, or unsure of how to move forward in your relationships, career, or personal life. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of unmet childhood needs, struggling to manage anxiety, or navigating the complexities of a partnership. Whatever challenges bring you here, you deserve support that truly addresses the full scope of your experiences and empowers you to heal and grow. I specialize in helping adults uncover and heal the root causes of emotiona...