Lesbian Therapists in Freehold, NJ

I received my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Boston University in 1977. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of New Jersey. I was an assistant professor of Psychology at Boston University. I have been in private practice treating children, adults and families for over 30 years. Currently I work with young adults, adults and seniors.

Tree of Life Counseling Center is a mental health center dedicated to helping clients improve their quality of life. We are client-centered and strive to provide a comforting environment; this is evident in the tranquil environment as you walk through the door. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening appointments. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We treat children, teens, and adults. We are currently offering Telehealth and in person counseling

I am accepting new clients for Teletherapy Only. You can do a video or phone session. I have 27 years of experience and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD/trauma, addiction, grief and loss. I accept most insurances but will verify yours to be sure at the start. To request an appt you can call me at 732-581-5051 or send me an online request for an appointment at: https:/www.judisargentlcsw.online (Its HIPAA compliant and secured)

I am a firm believer that most problems can be helped if you are motivated to change. During my years in private practice, I have created an atmosphere in my office that allows my clients to feel safe and not judged.

Please click the link to my website to learn more about my practice. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where I will strive to help you reduce your struggles and meet your challenges, whatever they are. I will guide you and journey with you as you seek enduring happiness and greater satisfaction in your work, in your home, in your relationships, and in other areas of your life. Whatever you want to discuss is okay, I will not judge you. My intention is to help you lessen your suffering, improve your perspective, have more satisfying relationships, and feel less distress ... more joy.

My passion and goal as a therapist stems from guiding those to become the best version of themselves through insight, clarity, empowerment and compassion. The skills I have acquired are through working with individuals, couples and families specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship conflict, self-esteem, substance abuse, suicide/bereavement and other mental health diagnoses. Every individuals story is unique and therefore, we will work together to find what fits your needs towards happiness and personal fulfillment.

My goals as a clinician have been consistent in centering around the inherent worth of the individual; meeting each person where they are. My hope in working together is providing a supportive, empathetic, and encouraging space. I have a therapeutic approach that is intentional, validating, and compassion-focused. I approach situations with curiosity, finding the benefits in learning from myself and others. I value my clients feeling safe, seen, and heard; believing they deserve autonomy in their sessions, while balancing their personalized goals.

I am passionate about helping individuals identify and implement coping strategies to assist in handling stressors and challenges they may face in their day-to-day life. I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve a sense of peace and serenity in today’s hectic world and help navigate through life's transitions. I utilize my knowledge of yoga to teach relaxation poses and mindfulness to my clients. Additionally, I have been trained to utilize yoga to help increase attention, manage sensory input, manage anxiety, and increase focus.

Making the decision to start therapy can be one of the most difficult steps in the therapeutic process so first I'd like to commend you. Reaching out for professional support is a direct indication of your strength, your courage and your resilience. Part of my philosophy, as a therapist, has to do with helping folks attain their own personal goals. Whether you are dealing with individual, family or relationship oriented challenges we can work together to attain a vision created by you.

I work primarily with adult populations, and have experience with a variety of clientele coming from over 15 years of work as a mental health professional in community healthcare. My personality and approach can be described as empathic, positive, and encouraging. I like to create a comfortable space that is client centered and maintains an open mind for whatever you would like to bring to your session together. I take an affirming and supportive approach to assessing your individualized needs. It's my hope that my clients see themselves on a fulfilling journey together as I guide you to discover a path to meeting your goals.

You want emotional intimacy but disappointment and blame distance you. You withdraw or act out sexually to avoid pain? Do romantic obsessions or resentment towards your partner/spouse fuel your inability to connect and feel loved? I reach out from my decades of experience with individuals and couples who are intimacy avoidant and I help resolve your past and present blocks to intimacy by facilitating the examination and change of life-long patterns in my safe office space. My willingness to listen, to observe, to enter your world with a structured understanding is my therapeutic strength that has transferred to online sessions.

We know how difficult and stressful life can be. Our staff is committed in helping you reach your goals which will lead to a more fulfilling and happier life. At exceptional wellness we are dedicated to making our clients feel that they are of top priority. We work with children, adolescents, College students, adults, couples and families on identifying and fulfilling their goals. Reaching out and asking for assistance is the first courageous step in your journey. If you are ready to take that step please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!

Contemporary Counseling Center is a private counseling center directed by Bernice Garlfield-Szita, MS LPC TEP, and Robert Szita, MS LPC TEP. Bernice and Bob Share a vision of providing quality service to each person they work with, As Licensed Professional Counselors they draw on their over forty years of combined counseling experience to custom design treatment plans for individuals, couples, families and groups. ActionArtz Training Institute, a division of Contemporary Counseling Center, is dedicated to creating powerful training programs that expand professional skills and assist organizations in team building, diversity, and effective communication. They are international trainers in psychodrama and interactive creative arts group programs that stimulate learning in education, healthcare and business settings.

Life is full of transitions: Marriages, divorces, change of career, retirement, mid life crisis, illness. At times we feel overwhelmed. But no matter how hopeless things may appear at a time, I believe that there is a wholeness and healthiness within. I help men and women to get in touch with the part of them that is well, to heal the part that is hurting.Happiness in life comes through knowing what to hold onto, what to let go of and what to change and how. Things we perceive as negative gain a new meaning when viewed from a place of power, when new skills are learned. See what my patients say about me in Yelp, under Mena Urban

Hello, I’m Marlena! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of NJ. I graduated from Monmouth University with a Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus in children and families. I am passionate about working with adults, couples, and families on a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHA, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem building, life transitions, and gender and sexuality.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been counseling adolescents, and adults since 2000. I have worked with insurance companies in the past advocating for time for those in need of coverage to obtain the treatment in need. I have worked with adults who have been persistently chronically mental ill. I have worked for a large healthcare facility in Monmouth County, and had previously worked for a large, nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh, PA in crisis and crisis diversion; Currently, I work with first responders and veterans. I believe in being supportive and available for those who work with me.

Is your child pushing your buttons? Panicking you about dangerous behaviors? Are your current relationships frustrating you? There are many reasons to call a therapist, relationships are not as satisfying or fulfilling as they once were, your children are acting out or struggling with transitional periods in there lives or maybe you or someone you know is suffering with anxiety or depression. Regardless of the reason for that first call I believe my work is relevant to you and your family. I have almost twenty years clinical experience working with difficult acting out adolescents, young adults, and their families.

Thinking of therapy? Ask us for the first session free. At IPG, we are proud pioneers in gender-affirming psychotherapy for trans and gender gon-conforming people. We view gender diversity as normal, not a mental illness. We're likely more experienced than any other practice in New Jersey, with roughly 20% of our clients being gender-diverse in some way, though of course we work with other communities. In 2019 we were awarded a PROUD Award recognizing our decades of work with the trans community. All of our NJ locations (Highland Park, Jersey City, Freehold) have therapists who work with trans/GNC adults, adolescents, and children.

Thinking of therapy? Ask us for the first session free. IPG paved the way for other Queer-affirmative therapists. Founded in 1983 specifically to serve the LGBTQ+ community, back when most practitioners viewed it as a mental illness, we are still trailblazers, working with trans/GNC folks, bi/pansexuals, the kink/BDSM community, consensual nonmonogamists, and others who make up the "Q+" in LGBTQ+. You may not want therapy because you are gay, but you likely want a therapist who is not only affirming but knowledgeable. We understand the special issues of LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, and we provide sex therapy as well.