My therapy style is to help clients feel relaxed, by establishing a comfortable atmosphere, sometimes using humor where appropriate, to help clients get to a place where they can speak genuinely and honestly about their lives and their struggles. Coming from a social work background of meeting the client where they are at, I incorporate this stance every step of the way. I have a genuine interest in hearing people's stories, which client’s feel, and they appreciate the attention and connection t...
My main focus is to provide a safe space for you to openly express yourself without feeling judged. A central aim of therapy is to help you to feel more positive and capable in your own life, and to experience more joy through connection to yourself and to others. This is the foundation of my process, and it leads to more autonomy in solving one's own problems and facing challenges. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s ...
Hi, I’m Marol, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over ten years of experience. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a difficult place, I’m here to help you find your way forward. My approach is about working with the whole person—understanding not just the symptoms but who you are as a person and what you need to feel better. I’ve worked with many young adults, helping them manage depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other challenges that can make life feel harder...
My goal is always to help my client in the way that they understand and teach them how to be independent from my care to grow into the life changes that they desire. I am a therapist who focuses on understanding. Each person that I work with is a story. Being able to understand the person through their eyes is the guide that moves us towards why they need help and how I can help them. My therapeutic style is to find ways to get to know who I am speaking to and who they want to become with my sup...
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or challenges like substance use or personality disorders, I'm here to help you take the next step toward feeling like yourself again. My practice is built around meeting you where you are and working together to create meaningful, sustainable change—not just in your mental health but in your day-to-day life. With over a decade of experience in emergency and psychiatric nursing, I've seen firsthand how mental hea...
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. I offer an active and collaborative therapeutic style that allows the opportunity for clients to learn, grow, explore, challenge and live the life they want to be living. Treatment is tailored to fit your needs and goals, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, and Strengths based. With a background working in community mental health, privat...
I have had experience working in a variety of settings including: substance abuse rehabilitation centers, domestic abuse shelters, community mental health clinics, and private practice. My style is very direct and solution focused. I believe it's important to get to the root of the problem and work towards a solution. I believe that you are the expert on you and I am here to help and guide through the learning and healing process. I am very laid back and wholeheartedly believe that as toug...
Hi, and welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience, and my goal is to help you through whatever challenges you're facing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes, I’m here to support you in finding a path forward. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with women’s reproductive mental health, suicidal ideation, addiction, eating disorders, and those navigating t...
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’...
My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to changing things from the past that have been difficult, but I believe what we can do is work together to find comfort and resolve the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and long-standing approaches, we’ll be able to figure out what behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back fro...
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and personality challenges. My background spans years of clinical research at Harvard University’s McLean Hospital and hands-on experience in acute inpatient psychiatric units at McLean and New York Presbyterian – Columbia University Medical Center. Prior to joining Rivia, I dedi...
I specialize in helping college students and adults build the tools they need to create meaningful change and find relief from life’s stressors. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure & response prevention (ERP), I help clients address issues like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, ADHD, and more. Whether you’re facing challenges with low self-esteem, work stress, or performance anxiety, therapy can help you gain clarity and confidence. Together, we’l...
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...
Hi, I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about women’s mental health. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with anything from pregnancy planning to postpartum depression, you’re not alone—and I’m here to help. I specialize in working with young adults and women going through big life transitions, like managing fertility challenges, coping with pregnancy loss, or navigating postpartum struggles. Whether it’s figuring out how to handle mood swings, ma...
I am a solution focused, wellness and recovery-oriented, person centered, trauma informed, culturally appropriate clinician who seeks to help clients understand the power they have to grow and impact their mental health treatment. I help clients to be learn how to identify and communicate their needs. I help clients to navigate their presenting problems in order to not be a prisoner of their past. Together we work on ways to become stronger, more resilient, more confident and to love yourself mo...
If you’re here, I see the courage it takes to start this work. Many clients seem put-together but privately struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, or people-pleasing—often rooted in past trauma or early relational patterns. Using EMDR therapy, parts work, and mind-body approaches, we move beyond insight to embodied healing in a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space—processing trauma, breaking old patterns, and nurturing your growth, confidence, and self-trust so you can feel grou...
Navigating mental health challenges or big life changes can feel exhausting, especially when you’re balancing school, work, or family responsibilities. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with your mood, or unsure how to move forward, I’m here to help. I work with young adults and parents who are navigating life transitions, anxiety disorders, burnout, or other challenges. If you’re feeling the weight of academic pressures, struggling with parenting stress, or f...
Assist with diagnosis and treatment planning for a broad range of neuropsychological concerns, including but not limited to ADHD, autism, learning disorder, and/or other psychiatric conditions. Neuropsychological testing uses research-based tools and procedures to assist in determining the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or personality variables that contribute to an individual’s functioning. Psychological evaluation is often used to assist in clarifying the underlying variables or diag...
Whether you’re a student balancing academics with personal struggles, exploring your sexuality or gender identity, working through a major life change, or managing the weight of anxiety, depression, or relationship issues—I am here to support you. I specialize in working with college and graduate students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals facing relationship concerns, addiction, or difficulties with emotional regulation. I offer a compassionate and affirming space for you to...
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 ...