Grief Therapists in Aberdeen, NJ

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with post graduate work in Holistic and Integrative Health Studies, I am dedicated to providing a therapeutic space to help clients cope with all of life's challenges and stressors. I specialize in grief and loss, relationship issues, family systems, self esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, post traumatic distress and mood disorders.

When we experience grief, loss, or trauma, it can feel overwhelming to try to manage the anxiety, stress & burnout that comes with it. Together, my clients and I work together to identify challenge areas, get to the root of the issue and develop new ways of coping that empowers personal growth, healthy relationships, and improves sense of esteem, life satisfaction and overall wellness. There is no 'right' way to do therapy, and treatment is uniquely designed for each individual client. My hope is to align with clients in a safe, open & nurturing space that promotes healing, inner peace and clarity.

Are you an individual who is having difficulty managing day-to-day stressors? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, constantly criticizing yourself and not so sure on how to tell that inner critic in your head to take a step back? If so, your goal could be breaking free from unhelpful thinking patterns and introducing stress management techniques. I have helped and guided many people who have made that first step into taking control of their life.

Has anxiety taken over your life? Are the constant intrusive thoughts and compulsions consuming your life? As a specialist in the treatment of anxiety and OCD, we will work together to reclaim your life. Or has your pregnancy or parenting journey increased your anxiety and/or depression? I have worked with clients to navigate the challenges of infertility, perinatal loss, family planning, perinatal anxiety and perinatal OCD. Or are you grieving the loss of a loved one or living losses? Together we will navigate the variety of emotions you are experiencing as you are processing the impact of grief and loss in your life.

I work with folks who are looking for support navigating grief/loss, difficult life circumstances, and various kinds of trauma. If you find yourself disconnected from your feelings, in a constant state of auto-pilot, or constantly feel like you are rushing, I can help. If you want to stop living on autopilot and start living in the moment, you are in the right place. Together, we will explore the patterns that haven't been working for you and create ones that do.

I specialize in individual counseling, couples therapy, child and adolescent psychotherapy (behavior and self -esteem issues), family therapy and grief therapy. I partner with my clients to identify thinking, behavior and situations that obstruct potential and work with them to make changes toward emotional and physical well-being. I coach my clients to recognize and tap into their abilities to become active agents of change toward clarity, inner peace and full potential. I encourage my clients to embrace every challenge and celebrate every step of progress towards their goals.

The Center for Marriage and Family Therapy has five offices throughout central New Jersey. Jackie Held, Karen Spiler and Jill Stein founded the Center in 1984. We refer to a large network of affiliated therapists whose specialties include relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, gay and lesbian issues,grief therapy,stress management, victims of spousal abuse, chronic and terminal illness and dealing with life stage transitions. In addition to Toms River, our offices are in Matawan, Freehold, Piscataway and Princeton. Our network includes licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers and substance abuse specialists.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Are you unable to get out of your own way? Does depression, anxiety, grief, or past trauma continue to weigh you down? Are you aging or facing illness and not sure where to turn as you transition through life? Don't give up! Allow me to offer you therapeutic intervention and problem-solving techniques that will help you cope with your feelings, emotions, and life circumstances. Let me help you navigate and discover the possibility of feeling better. I specialize in adults and older adults struggling with life's transitions.

I have been providing psychotherapy for the past 32 years to individuals and couples. I address the hurt, sadness, anger, anxiety and depression you feel and the loss of emotional contact in your important relationships. Sometimes painful loss arises from traumatic shock, and sometimes from the non-traumatic experiences of growing up. I can help you identify your needs and relieve your confusion about what is important, so that you can repair your connection with those you love. Healing is in the therapeutic relationship and the skills I can teach you that can enable you to live a freer life.

In our fast-paced world, feeling stressed, lonely, and confused is easy. How do I navigate these emotions, and who can I trust to help me process my fears, doubts, and deep secrets without judgment? With that in mind, I want every patient to walk into my room and know they have someone who will listen, connect, empathize with, and encourage growth.

It is not always easy to make the decision to reach out for help, but it can make all the difference in your life. In our personal efforts to find solutions to issues we are faced with, we can find ourselves repeating patterns over and over that keep us stuck and feeling isolated despite our many efforts to improve our situation. Connecting with a skilled therapist can help you to move beyond your struggles, move beyond repeating patterns and approach life in a different, more meaningful and effective way. I am licensed in NJ, NY, and FL. In network with Aetna and traditional Medicare.

I am realistic and down to earth. I believe in not always taking oneself too seriously and hope to create an open and comfortable environment for you to grow in. I have experience working with clients suffering with depression, anxiety, grief and overall life changes. I look forward to working with you to help make a stronger you!

Sometimes, we are told we can never change and that is far from the truth. You do not need to live in anger, fear, anxiety, insomnia, self-deprivation or emotional dysregulation...to just name a few. What would it feel like to live in tranquilly, self-love, confidence and happiness? Learn to synchronize your mind and body.

Anxious thoughts, depressed mood, sleepless nights, difficulties with memory or feeling connected after having birth to a newborn child? Have you asked yourself: What's wrong with me, why can't I enjoy my life or even will it ever get better? If you're looking for answers, developing insight, and developing new ways to manage symptoms and create a life where there is breathing room and hope, let us help you in the journey.

The Center For Marriage and Family Therapy has five offices throughout central New Jersey. Jackie Held, Karen Spiler and Jill Stein founded the Center in 1984. We refer to a large network of affiliated therapists whose specialties include relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, gay and lesbian issues, child and adolescent therapy, grief therapy, sex therapy and substance abuse. Our offices are in Matawan, Freehold, Princeton, Toms River and Piscataway. Our network includes licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, substance abuse specialists, child and adolescent specialists and sex therapists.

It took an immense amount of courage for you to be on here right now, searching for help and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Without even meeting you, I'm already proud of you. This doesn't have to be a scary process and I'm here to guide you each step of the way. My passion lies in helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, grief and loss, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, addiction, and navigating life transitions. My clients describe me as down-to-earth, with a combination of empathy and practical guidance. I believe that therapy has the power to transform lives and I'm ready to meet you where you are at!