Therapists in Old Bridge, NJ

Therapy is not about being put in a box. Every person is different and their individual needs should be approached as such. I believe that therapy is to be tailor made for every person on a step-by-step basis. Individualized for the individual person.

Welcome! We provide psychotherapy to clients from NJ, MA, CT, and NY. Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, Trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated. Our multi-cultural therapists speaks many different languages.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Masters Degree and Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Monmouth University. I am a seasoned social worker and psychotherapist who has consistently demonstrated my passion for making a positive impact. I have a strong background in providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, specializing in adolescents, adults, and families. My work extends across various settings, including private practice, residential facilities, and community organizations.

I work with adults, couples, children and adolescents combining a variety of approaches including talk therapy and neurotherapy. I emphasize the value of our relationship, building trust by listening and understanding your needs. Treatment is geared to removing barriers that prevent you from having a meaningful life, developing the skills to support your journey towards healing and free you from negative emotions such as guilt, shame, fear, anxiety and anger. Through a process of self- exploration, problem solving, skills development, you can learn to overcome obstacles, clarify your values and reach your goals..

We each want the best life we can make for ourselves. Everyone has potential that has not been developed or utilized enough. Whether one has symptoms of depression, anxiety, problematic relationships or anger difficulties, each one of us can progress to remove symptoms and develop our unique personalities more. That is what keeps me excited about my work after so many years of practice as a psychotherapist. I help people to accomplish their goals and improve their abilities to get more out of life, including their relationships. We are complex beings, filled with so much untapped potential.

Life can be extremely challenging and overwhelming. I am here to remind you that it doesn’t have to be. If you’re ready to find satisfaction and fulfillment in life again, I am here to help. As a warm, empathetic, and open-minded therapist, I strive to create a space free of judgment where we can work together to help you utilize your unique strengths to overcome various obstacles, process difficult emotions, and create goals that will help you get to where you want to be.

I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.

Hello, I'm Rea Allarey, a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical environments. Life often presents us with stress and overwhelm, and I'm here to guide you through those challenges. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, life changes, grief, health concerns, or interpersonal difficulties, I'm here to support you. Everyone deserves a listening ear and encouragement. Together, we can cultivate effective coping strategies to navigate life's uncertainties. I'm eager to collaborate with you!

As a licensed psychologist, I am trained to use evidenced-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to address a variety of difficulties in children and adults like depression, anxiety, behavior challenges, grief and other problematic concerns. I also have experience working with students who have been diagnosed with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Tic Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor(LCADC) with over 24 years of experience working with both Adults and adolescents, I have seen a wide range of mental health diagnosis that do not need to define who my clients are, but rather are unique elements of their own journeys. As each journey is unique, my role is to help my clients on that journey to navigate those obstacles, build new skills, and seek personal insight on how those obstacles can be overcome or managed.

Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am a Founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to academics and poor drive/motivation. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between children and their parents.

I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I also work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.

Thank you for viewing my profile. Art Therapy helps individuals to improve their mood and find a more fulfilling life. Through both art and talk therapies we address such issues as: social anxiety, difficulty in relationships, OCD, bullying, eating disorders, family relationships, boundary setting, gender/sexuality identification, and depression. My work with children has encompassed: behavioral problems in school and social situations, bullying and autism spectrum disorder. Find out about free art therapy sessions for children targeted by bullies. Contact me using the code words: Art Against Bullying.

Many of my clients come in to address anxiety, depression and life transitions. I am particularly passionate about helping women in different phases of their lives (adolescence, womanhood, motherhood, menopause). I also have experience in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Adjustment Disorders. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness. I use the therapeutic relationship to look at how patterns of interaction have developed and can be used to strengthen connections outside of our sessions.

Hello! My name is Laura Pinter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I have been working at the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ since 2014, having previously worked with children and families at an inpatient crisis unit, as well as intensive outpatient programs with children, adolescents, and adults. Notably, I am skilled in connecting to both children and teens and their parents in treatment, as well as one on one with adults in individual therapy. Common treatment goals include developing healthy thought processes, boundaries, schedules, and lifestyles throughout the process of treatment.