Narrative Therapists in Cranford, NJ

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Melissa Cramutolo (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(908) 663-8446 View (908) 663-8446
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Caitlyn Dinnerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016  (Online Only)
If you find yourself looking for a therapist, you have already taken a step in the direction towards positive change. Trust your instincts – you have come here for a reason. Whether you are aware of what that reason is or not, we can work together in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment aimed towards healing, growth, self-acceptance, self-love and self-esteem. I will help you learn and better understand how your mind works, how you relate to your own emotions, and how learned behaviors and patterns in your life obstruct your ability to work, love, and create.
If you find yourself looking for a therapist, you have already taken a step in the direction towards positive change. Trust your instincts – you have come here for a reason. Whether you are aware of what that reason is or not, we can work together in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment aimed towards healing, growth, self-acceptance, self-love and self-esteem. I will help you learn and better understand how your mind works, how you relate to your own emotions, and how learned behaviors and patterns in your life obstruct your ability to work, love, and create.
(848) 212-8367 View (848) 212-8367
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Sarah Roche (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(908) 774-9961 View (908) 774-9961
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Ginamarie Miro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
(908) 883-4125 View (908) 883-4125
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Corrianne Conti
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
Welcome! I'm Corrianne, a compassionate and experienced Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) based in New Jersey. My journey includes impactful roles such as traumatic brain injury specialist, school counselor, and a certification in Reiki Level 1, providing a unique blend of therapeutic expertise. In my diverse background, I've supported individuals of all ages, from K-12 students dealing with various challenges to adults facing severe and persistent mental health conditions. My passion lies in aiding those with high-risk tendencies (SI/SIB), disabilities, and trauma, fostering positive relationships and providing crisis management.
Welcome! I'm Corrianne, a compassionate and experienced Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) based in New Jersey. My journey includes impactful roles such as traumatic brain injury specialist, school counselor, and a certification in Reiki Level 1, providing a unique blend of therapeutic expertise. In my diverse background, I've supported individuals of all ages, from K-12 students dealing with various challenges to adults facing severe and persistent mental health conditions. My passion lies in aiding those with high-risk tendencies (SI/SIB), disabilities, and trauma, fostering positive relationships and providing crisis management.
(908) 533-7675 View (908) 533-7675
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Madison Kurz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(908) 676-7648 View (908) 676-7648
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Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(908) 829-6783 View (908) 829-6783
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Melissa Barua (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(908) 774-9455 View (908) 774-9455
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Rebecca Nir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
(908) 263-1287 View (908) 263-1287
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Alexa Baliski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
Are you feeling stuck? Is it starting to impact the relationship with yourself or others? My clients are caring, well-intentioned, and often overextended individuals dealing with various responsibilities (career, education, relationships, health, friendship, family, financial stress, etc.) I help my clients establish healthy coping strategies for their stress and anxieties to restore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. My office is a safe space to be human. It's truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they work through their challenges and embrace the aspects of life that are most important to them.
Are you feeling stuck? Is it starting to impact the relationship with yourself or others? My clients are caring, well-intentioned, and often overextended individuals dealing with various responsibilities (career, education, relationships, health, friendship, family, financial stress, etc.) I help my clients establish healthy coping strategies for their stress and anxieties to restore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. My office is a safe space to be human. It's truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they work through their challenges and embrace the aspects of life that are most important to them.
(908) 460-1967 View (908) 460-1967
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Melanie Pacheco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
(908) 860-8695 View (908) 860-8695
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Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
(908) 628-1748 View (908) 628-1748
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Joe Grosso (adolescent/teen specialist)
Counselor, LPC, MA, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am an LPC with years of experience treating teens/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LPC with years of experience treating teens/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(908) 460-1524 View (908) 460-1524
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Sharon Green
Counselor, LAC, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
My ideal client is an individual who presents with depressive and anxiety symptoms. They reported issues at work and experiencing insomnia, irritability, and sadness. The client is open to coping, assertiveness, and anger management skills. They also verbalized an interest in involving family members in the recovery process. I would integrate therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual and collaborate with other providers.
My ideal client is an individual who presents with depressive and anxiety symptoms. They reported issues at work and experiencing insomnia, irritability, and sadness. The client is open to coping, assertiveness, and anger management skills. They also verbalized an interest in involving family members in the recovery process. I would integrate therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual and collaborate with other providers.
(908) 224-5257 View (908) 224-5257
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Nicole Mossbacher (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(908) 774-9471 View (908) 774-9471
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Joshshea Bonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
My ideal client is seeking therapy because they are feeling sad. It almost feels like depression. The client is not sure how to stop feeling this way. They also don't know why they are feeling this way. They want to learn what is making them feel sad. The client would like to learn strategies to help identify triggers and learn coping skills to decrease the depression.
My ideal client is seeking therapy because they are feeling sad. It almost feels like depression. The client is not sure how to stop feeling this way. They also don't know why they are feeling this way. They want to learn what is making them feel sad. The client would like to learn strategies to help identify triggers and learn coping skills to decrease the depression.
(908) 923-3533 View (908) 923-3533
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Jerome Grant
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
My ideal clients are people who have been unable to find someone they can pull back the veil covering their heart because of past betrayals, lack of trust, cultural roadblocks, or some other barrier that keeps the true source of their burden hidden. You are looking for a space where you can be honest, not with me, but with yourself. You're looking for someone who can listen without judgment and accompany you on your healing journey. You are seeking someone to either walk with you through your journey and hold you accountable for the goals you set for yourself or for someone who can simply listen with an open mind.
My ideal clients are people who have been unable to find someone they can pull back the veil covering their heart because of past betrayals, lack of trust, cultural roadblocks, or some other barrier that keeps the true source of their burden hidden. You are looking for a space where you can be honest, not with me, but with yourself. You're looking for someone who can listen without judgment and accompany you on your healing journey. You are seeking someone to either walk with you through your journey and hold you accountable for the goals you set for yourself or for someone who can simply listen with an open mind.
(908) 883-4538 View (908) 883-4538
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Joe Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
Common feelings like "I don’t feel heard” or “I can’t seem to do anything right” are expressed by the couples I work with. Individual clients feel overwhelmed and stressed, “My life is changing dramatically and I’m not sure what to do next.”
Common feelings like "I don’t feel heard” or “I can’t seem to do anything right” are expressed by the couples I work with. Individual clients feel overwhelmed and stressed, “My life is changing dramatically and I’m not sure what to do next.”
(908) 503-2741 View (908) 503-2741
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Sara Rustemeyer
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey. My ideal client is someone who has awareness and motivation to improve their overall being in a safe and accepting space. I have experience working with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing stressors, life adjustments, or traumas. I aim to foster a safe, comfortable environment to form collaborative relationships with my clients built on honesty, trust, and mutual respect. Together, we will process issues, identify treatment goals, and facilitate new skills unique to your lifestyle and experiences.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey. My ideal client is someone who has awareness and motivation to improve their overall being in a safe and accepting space. I have experience working with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing stressors, life adjustments, or traumas. I aim to foster a safe, comfortable environment to form collaborative relationships with my clients built on honesty, trust, and mutual respect. Together, we will process issues, identify treatment goals, and facilitate new skills unique to your lifestyle and experiences.
(908) 679-5499 View (908) 679-5499
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Phil Smyth (adolescent/teen specialist)
Counselor, LAC, CADC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(908) 827-6179 View (908) 827-6179

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Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.