Family Therapy in Ramsey, NJ

I am a Licensed Psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficult life changes and stages. I work within a psychodynamic framework and I am interactive. I believe that to make changes today we need to explore the past to gain better understanding of ourselves. I encourage the exploration of relationships within the cultural context. I work with children, adolescents and adults with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, family issues, and career issues.

Tele-counseling available - TEANECK, Ramsey, ORADELL, Ridgewood, DENVILLE, Manhattan: Adult counseling - Couples counseling - Relationship counseling - Premarital counseling - Marriage counseling - Family counseling - Child counseling - Teen counseling - ADHD - Addiction counseling - Grief & bereavement - Pet loss therapy - Stress and anxiety - Depression - Low self-esteem - Perfectionism - Worry - Indecision - Procrastination - Phobias - Assertiveness issues - Panic - Life Coaching / Weekends available / Spanish-speaking / Most insurances welcomed / Professional and compassionate full-service counseling for over 35 years.

Where special concerns deserve special care, Specialized Therapy Associates has been in operation since 1994 with a staff of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists in Hackensack, Ramsey, Short Hills, & Fort Lee. STA provides the full range of psychological services: individual, couples, family & group therapy. We also provide a full range of psychological testing services for all age ranges.STA offers specialized programs which includes but not limited to eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, academic success, child and parenting. We are staffed with Board certified adult & child psychiatrists & psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, licensed clinical alcohol & drug counselors & licensed professional counselors.

I offer traditional therapy AND clinical coaching! If you are experiencing symptoms of sadness, loneliness, hopelessness or worry, please know that you are not alone. Together we can make positive changes that increase your happiness and enhance your relationships. How about Clinical Coaching? I understand that you might not experience intense symptoms but that you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and lack energy to accomplish personal goals. This is why coaching might be a good fit as it incorporates concrete skill development and self care strategies to help you feel better quickly.

Alcohol and Drug addiction impact millions of lives a year, but it is time to reclaim yours. Over the past decade, I have enjoyed working with individuals and families on their journey toward reaching their recovery goals. In our clinical sessions, I will help you achieve self-awareness and holistic healing through psychoeducation as well as mind-body techniques. As Mountainside Ramsey's Outpatient Services Program Manager, I will draw from my years of clinical practice in treating substance use and mental health disorders to create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

How can I help you? I work with adults and young people who are facing difficulties in their personal relationships, are suffering from anxiety, depression, effects of trauma, low self-esteem, or other mood/personality disorders. Please contact me if you are looking to improve your overall mental health, or have other specific target goals that you are having trouble with attaining on your own.

Imagine your life as a bookshelf: It may feel like the “TRAUMA” book is the only one on your shelf. It’s big and heavy and it hurts to think about opening it. In our work together you will learn how to build a library full of rich life experiences around what you’ve already survived. You won’t have to numb the pain. You won’t have to minimize what you feel to make others comfortable. You will get to process your traumas and feel present for the first time in a long time, or maybe in your life.

You're a woman struggling with anxiety, overthinking and self-doubt. Your brain is on overdrive. Like you’re hardwired to overthink and overanalyze. Each day brings more thinking; more worrying. Comparing yourself to others fuels feelings of not being “good enough.” You compensate by being the reliable one, the dependable one; overextending yourself to avoid judgment and conflict. You edit yourself, take blame and responsibility, and overly apologize. Life feels like a constant performance, sacrificing yourself for the sake of others. It’s hard to say exactly when it all started, but you’ve done it so long that you’ve lost yourself.

Adolescents: Peer pressur, School anxiety, parent/child conflict. Young Adults and Adults: Career chosen/ change, Anxiety, Depression, Any relationship issues, Sleep problems, Weight problems, Smoke cession. No problem is too small to ignore.

Hi! I’m James. Life’s challenges and transitions can be extremely difficult to navigate, but with your commitment to your mental health and overall well-being, we can collaboratively work to find happiness and meaning in your life. I would be happy to assist you in creating coping skills and strategies that will work for you in developing a greater sense of self. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, I am knowledgeable and skilled in working with a variety of issues such as addiction, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, finding purpose and meaning, and major life transitions.

I believe all of us have an inbuilt propensity for healing and personal growth. As a psychotherapist, I consider my main task as helping you in removing barriers in order for you to reach your fullest potential. I strive not only to aid in allieviating symptoms and emotional pain, but to join in on a journey with you for long-standing individual change. You may currently feel stuck and view change as a daunting and arduous task. I strive to create an inviting and safe environment through my sense of humor, compassion, and encouragement.

Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.

Viewing therapy as a journey, I am committed to joining the path of healing alongside you, guiding your evolution towards self-improvement and goal achievement. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with a passion for helping individuals achieve peak performance both mentally and physically. I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas at Dallas. I also earned a Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology and Motor Exercise from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Psychology with a minor in Kinesiology from Texas Tech University.

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The great majority of my clients suffer from anxiety and depression often triggered by conflicts in families, school, jobs, with authority figures, and peers. I enable my clients unlock their strengths and skill sets to unstick themselves, address their barriers and conflicts, and find solutions. My client base includes teachers, students, law enforcement officers, parents, professionals, and financial advisers. Through my leadership experience in crises and trauma events (including 9/11), I have developed a coping model presented in my book, Resiliency. I use this model to help people to "bounce back" and restore high-level functioning. My approaches are short-term and solution-based.

"When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an emphatic stance... provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another." -Carl Rogers

Have you been struggling with anxiety, grief or a personal relationship? Need help dealing with current challenges or life transitions? People seek therapy for many different reasons and taking the first step can be difficult. Sharing your inner thoughts and fears can be emotionally painful and I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment to help you feel relaxed and comfortable. As each person is unique, with different inner strengths and competencies, I have found that a mix of various therapies is most effective.

I believe everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives with encouragement, positive regard and by building effective lines of communication. My specialty areas include Self esteem in adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, stress and life changes, family conflict and relationship conflict. I believe in person center therapeutic approach, helping the client feel safe while giving them the tools to work towards overcoming their challenges in life.

Let's face it, it's not easy coming to the decision to seek out counseling, let alone calling a complete stranger to do so. My hope is that, if you decide to take this step to contact me, we will not be strangers for long. I have been a clinician in various capacities for over 15 years and have always worked very hard to make people feel comfortable talking to me. During those years I have developed a general practice where I have seen people for anxiety, depression, parenting, marriage and sexuality.