Life Coaching Therapists in Closter, NJ

Reading through these profiles can feel daunting when you are unsure of who can best help you. You need an able, expert guide worthy of your own commitment to face unresolved challenges. Good therapy gives causative insight, but GREAT therapy supports YOUR vision of creating a "life worth living". My work covers; career and relationships, trauma related to pregnancy, childbirth and infertility, chronic or terminal illness, disordered eating, grief and loss (including child and fetal loss).

Did you ever wonder what your life would have looked like if you had made some decisions differently? Did you ever have anyone to help or guide you, unconditionally, in exploring all your options in making those decisions? My focus as a therapist is about learning your strengths and resilience to find the best version of yourself, identify and validate all layers of your emotions, and help you create solutions for life's challenges. I enjoy working with individuals looking to build a strong sense of self, who may be struggling to balance their own needs with the needs of others.

Do you feel more stress than you can sometimes handle? Are you having problems maintaining healthy relationships with family or friends? Are money problems caused by the bad economy getting you down? We have all been through difficult times but need support to get through them. Many times family conflicts originate from someone else other than yourself. I can help you find practical coping mechanisms to get things back in order so that you may achieve happiness, intimacy and relaxation so that you may enjoy your life at the fullest capacity.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and I have worked for well over a decade with adolescents and their families with all levels of pathology, in a variety of treatment (and educational) settings. I also am specialized working with athletes of all ages, and also have completed countless assessments of collegiate athletes' mental and emotional makeup to aid in professional draft strategy. Lastly, I enjoy working with young adults and other millennial aged individuals who are attempting to establish themselves, whether financially, professionally, with new families, or all of the above.

People usually seek therapy when they experience unhappiness. Reaching out for help when that occurs takes courage. With compassion, respect and care, we will work together to address your challenges, focusing on your feelings, thoughts and desires. We will explore how you function in the world and help you to connect insightfully to that part of your self in need of attention and support. Identifying and exploring patterns in your life, you can learn to manage emotional/behavioral barriers. We will be doing all this in a safe and comforting place.

A profound near-death experience sparked my search for meaning and purpose in life, and has inspired me to guide others on their own journey toward healing and transformation. I specialize in working with the highly-sensitive person–those who feel everything strongly, but may be unsure of how to manage those emotions. Anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and relationship issues are just some of what we can experience when we are out of alignment with our True Self. We may turn to all sorts of distractions, unhealthy relationships or addictions, to cope with what is fundamentally a feeling of discomfort within our own skin.

I treat people, not a diagnosis. Life stressors impact everyone differently. I provide virtual holistic consultation, counseling and therapy to individuals at all stages of life. Whether you have been in therapy in the past and have a medical diagnosis, or if you feel that you are in need of supportive guidance, please reach out. I provide a conscious space, Mindfully, to assist you in learning to cope with stressors, life changes and goals. I believe that regardless of a medical diagnosis one can learn to live a life of deeper awareness, peace and balance. Before becoming a licensed professional counselor, I taught 4th grade.

My name is Orly Gal, licensed family therapist, mother of 4 living in Cresskill, NJ. I specialize in, individual, couple and family therapy. My therapy sessions apply a combination of empathy, insight & optimism to help my clients reach their full potential, enhance their happiness and well being. I treat all age ranges including kids and teenagers.

I offer a variety of assessment and treatment services for children, teens, and adults. I have 10+ years experience working with children and families, helping them cope with a wide variety of issues. I specialize in attachment focused treatment and mood disorders. I work with parents to learn more adaptive ways to relate to their child and help children develop their ability to cope more effectively with stressful feelings and deepen their capacity to form close relationships. I also work with your child to develop skills to better cope with their worries, self-criticism or depressive feelings.

Experienced New Jersey Licenced Psychotherapist, Offers a warm, caring and supportive environment, specializes in treating individuals of all ages with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bi Polar Disorder, Couples Relations, Anger Management, Stress Related Disorders, Parenting issues and more. I choose from a number of treatment modalities to best meet your needs, and just to name a few such as Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho Dynamics, Stress Reduction to get passed personal blocks and to achieve your desired goals such as improved relationships at home and better productivity at work. I am also a Certified Supervisor providing supervision to other LCSW Therapists in the area.

I'm a knowledgeable, well grounded clinician, who has extensive experience treating adults and children with anxiety disorders, adjustment problems, and substance abuse disorders. What I bring to my practice is judgment, experience, and a practical problem solving approach.

As your therapist, I will always treat you with respect and empathy. I am active, supportive and nonjudgmental. Many of my clients have told me that I'm warm, easy to talk to, down to earth, and funny. I treat individuals and couples especially those dealing with depression, anxiety related issues, and social functioning issues. I also treat pre-adolescents and teenagers. I particularly enjoy the helping relationship between client and therapist. I am so thankful to do a job that I truly love. The therapeutic models that inform my practice include Client focused therapy, Schema Therapy, Self Psychology, and CBT.