Expressive Arts Therapists in Matawan, NJ

There are times in life where people will seek counseling because they feel disconnected in their relationships, are struggling with difficult situations and emotions, or long to live a life that feels meaningful, satisfying and authentic. Counseling can help you navigate through this transformative time in your life. I am prepared to help you navigate through this transformation. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and humanistic focusing on offering my clients unconditional positive regard, compassion, and a good sense of humor when appropriate.

I am here for you. I've been a therapist since 2003 and offering online therapy since 2015. Save time (traffic, tolls, childcare arrangements, and to reduce contagion)! I am devoted to helping motivated clients make positive changes in their lives. As a holistic psychotherapist, I address past experiences and how they may not serve you in the Present, as you work toward a more joyful future. If you are seeking to transform your life by working through issues such as self-esteem, college or career transitions, anxiety, depression, or loss, I can help. I often use CBT & Brief Therapy so you reach your goals quickly. Let's talk soon.

** Limited Availability Only Telehealth** Because art is limitless and imaginative for all ages, I utilize multi-mediums such as clay, paint, watercolor, writing, and mindfulness. Art is used as a platform to create a safe space for one to enhance their self-expression and thus their subconscious mind. "Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together.” –Vincent Van Gogh.

Life brings challenges to all of us; I understand this on a personal level. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience guiding and advocating for people who suffer from depression, anxiety and personality disorders. I've worked firsthand with terminally ill patients and provided grief counseling to their families.

I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. I provide compassionate care in a non-judgmental environment and consider myself open minded and informed. Being a yoga instructor, I bring a rich understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection to my practice. I have experience with individuals, families & couples facing a variety of issues. Issues include women's issues, struggles with self-esteem, confidence, empowerment, substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, stress, depression, grief & loss, sexual abuse, and sexual identity.

Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation is a dynamic behavioral health practice that uses innovative treatment concepts to provide integrated care solutions for individuals, families, professionals, agencies, and communities. Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation embraces the total body healing modalities found in both Western and Eastern philosophies. We believe that healing oneself is a partnership with one's mind through traditional psychotherapy and with one's body. Our team of therapists are trained, certified and experienced in the most sensitive fields of care that affect us as individuals, couples, families, children, teenagers and adults.

Many of my clients find me because they are suffering with the effects of anxiety, deep grief or unresolved trauma and pain. They are tired of repeating old patterns and want to go deeper into the work of self-discovery, desire an approach that integrates spirituality with therapy, or want to explore integrative approaches to trauma/story work.

If you are facing challenges in your life and seek growth and relief from anxiety, depression, and other stress related symptoms, our work together can provide you with the necessary tools and a pathway toward the positive changes that you seek. In my work with adult clients, I bring a collaborative and creative coaching style that can catalyze you toward your wellness and joy. Clients come to me seeking assistance in navigating life transitions including: changes in relationships and work, blocks initiating/continuing creative endeavors, improving performance (testing, public speaking, sports) recovering from grief and addictions, and healing from trauma.

You’re a quirky, empathic, sensitive and creative woman who is finally ready to motivate and find meaning, but stuck in a negative spiral and struggling with emotions. Many creative and empathic women struggle with highly sensitive temperaments and appear typical on the outside but often feel like a hot mess and struggle in their relationships, parenting, careers, health. We can’t get rid of emotions, nor do we want to! It’s what makes us human! Anyone can benefit from learning ways to better regulate or express emotions. Anxiety and emotions can suck, which is why you may choose to use food or something else to numb or distract.

What would it look like to move on from what's heavy on your heart and mind? What if you could be yourself and share whatever you want? You deserve a voice and to get "unstuck". I can help you figure out why you are having difficulty with letting go of some things and why you repeat patterns that are not working for you. I can help you move towards what you think or know you want/need. Your views will be respected and heard. I believe in offering HOPE: Honesty, Openness, Peace, & Empathy in therapy. Know that you choices and views are welcomed without judgment or criticism. So how can I make your journey better today?

I believe that no one knows you better than yourself. You know when you are at your best, and you know when things aren't quite right. Having the courage to seek support when things get difficult is an act of self-love. Whether you're experiencing loss, change, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship conflict, family dysfunction, or simply need a safe space to process thoughts and feelings, my practice, Iris Counseling and Art Therapy, is a designated haven where acceptance, creative expression, and healing are offered.

I have been the leading provider of socialization groups for children with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Monmouth County for the past 20 years. Every child can learn ways to interact positively with other children. By using a combination of play therapy, dance/movement therapy, and cognitive-behavioral strategies in the groups, children learn to be successful with their peers. I offer individual counseling sessions on parenting issues and for those children that need help with selective mutism, anxiety, and specific behavior issues not applicable to the group situation.

Accepting New Clients - You’re someone who is strong and accomplished but find yourself often overthinking and feeling out-of-step. Work is your passion, but your workplace leaves you feeling stressed, on edge, and constantly asking if you're doing enough. The cycle of just trying to get through the week is burning you out. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to start looking forward to the next day with anticipation instead of dread. Most of all, you’re ready to live the balanced life you want - one where when the work day ends, there is time and energy for the people and things that you love. Let me help you get there.

Does it sometimes feel like the color has been drained from your world? Or an unexpected interruption in your life has left you feeling shattered and broken. Using a combination of supportive psychotherapy and Art Therapy, we can explore the metaphors that emerge in a safe and non-judgmental environment so you can begin to feel whole again and become the beautiful mosaic of a person that you were meant to be.

My ideal client is person who has been experiencing some difficulties understanding and or manipulating through their environment. Perhaps this client needs a group to work overcome shyness and learn to speak up for themselves or perhaps this client misreads social situations. My ideal clients range from 3-35. I service struggling parents/families and teens/young adults/adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and self-care. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be offering teletherapy sessions as an option to any individuals who are having a difficult time adjusting to this ever evolving health crisis.

Do you need help coping from the effects of COVID-19? Are fear, anxiety or depression preventing you from enjoying life? Do you feel challenged by the same core issues or self defeating patterns? Do these patterns affect your life in a negative way and you are at a point in your life in which you desire change? You can overcome it and lead a more fulfilling life.

Is everyday a struggle to just survive? Do you want to explore strategies to enhance quality of life or emotional wellness to facilitate thriving? Problem solving skills, adaptability, coping skills enhancement, and emotional regulation are viable life skills as life circumstances may be in flux. I help children, teens, and adults to facilitate change, enhance wellness, and promote emotional growth. I'm solution focused and use an eclectic blend of therapeutic strategies to meet challenges faced interpersonally, at school, and in workplace.