Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 07024

I am a psychoanalyst by training, interested in resolving the causes of symptoms. Psychoanlysis is unique among therapies in that it not only seeks to alleviate psychic and emotional pain, but opens us to our own unique interiority so that we are able to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I have been a practicing therapist for thirty years, working psychodynamically and utilizing advanced training in psychoanalysis. My specialty is working with individuals suffering from Trauma, Depression and Anxiety. I am licensed in New York and New Jersey. I have offices in Fort Lee, Teaneck, and Lincoln Park.

I strive to offer a warm, supportive environment for people to explore their concerns, learn new ways of coping in the world, and to promote psychological growth and healing. While I have experience working with individuals with many different issues and diagnoses, I have specific expertise in treating those who have experienced trauma (recent or past) and those who struggle with eating/body image issues and disorders.

Are you feeling down most of the time? Do you constantly worry about your future? Do you have problems relating to others? If some of these questions speak to you, you may want to talk to a trained therapist, who can help you to sort out the things in your life and help you to regain the lost time you spent alone. Some of the feelings you may have are quite normal. However, it becomes a problem when such emotions and feelings impede the daily functioning of your life, such as inability to work, difficulties with family relationships and friendships.

Whether you are feeling unsure of yourself, struggling with experiences from the past, feeling distant from family and friends, or transitioning between phases of life - therapy is a space where you can learn to cultivate, and live by, an identity that feels wholehearted for you. Wholehearted living is where we can experience the most belonging and joy - two things that are essential to navigating the challenges of this world.

My motto is that progress is a process when implementing growth. Through exploration of thoughts and feelings, we will build a collaborative avenue for change. I utilize a patient-centered, strengths-based perspective, and trauma-informed lens. Through relationally-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, we will create a safe space filled with empathy, warmth, and challenge. We will partner together to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how you will build the tools to navigate both positive and difficult situations.

Tema Therapy is a multi-lingual Center created to serve the various needs of people and families who consider being multi-cultural or multi-lingual as a part of their identity. The founder of this facility, Dr. Irina Volynsky, had multiple experiences of being asked to evaluate or work in therapy with children and adults whose native language was not English, who were misdiagnosed, and were not receiving appropriate help. Upon further consideration, the barrier presented was not only about the language but also about the different cultural context in which norm and pathology were understood differently.

I am a DIR/Floortime based therapist working with families with ASD and related sensory-affect and social-pragmatic language/communication challenges. At each stage I help you to begin to understand and cultivate your child's core Functional Emotional Developmental capacities. This includes learning to join in and attribute purpose and meaning to how your child is navigating his world; engaging your child in complex back and forth social-emotional-problem solving interactions with gestures and words; symbolic/pretend play sequences, peer relationships and full social-pragmatic language/communication. 75 Minute sessions in your home.

Did you ever wonder what your life would have looked like if you had made some decisions differently? Did you ever have anyone to help or guide you, unconditionally, in exploring all your options in making those decisions? My focus as a therapist is about learning your strengths and resilience to find the best version of yourself, identify and validate all layers of your emotions, and help you create solutions for life's challenges. I enjoy working with individuals looking to build a strong sense of self, who may be struggling to balance their own needs with the needs of others.

Finding the right therapist is a hard process and it requires intuition, courage, patience, and readiness to be vulnerable. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and my focus is to provide you with a safe and nonjudgmental space with deep compassion and respect for your unique identity and your life story. You may be overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, guilt, sadness, and or anger. You may be tired of feeling not good enough, struggling to trust others, or you are stuck with traumatic memories from the past. No matter how hopeless you may feel, healing is possible and support is available for you to take.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, and increased reliance on substances to cope with uncertainty and confusion, you aren't alone. The Covid pandemic took the world by surprise and left us feeling unsafe and uncertain. Ever since, it's been crisis after crisis from climate change, deep-seated political divisions, and the threat of violence in our city and on a global scale. Talking about what's difficult to articulate is therapeutic. If you find yourself without the anchor of personal values and purpose, life can feel adrift and unmoored. I am here to help you make sense of it.

I am dedicated to working with clients whose personality and life experience were shaped by more than one culture: You might be an international student or in your 20's or 30's navigating anxiety. You might have been raised by 1st generation Asian parents or one and half or 2nd generation immigrants. You might be struggling in a relationship where you and your partner come from different cultural backgrounds not feeling understood. You are in the relationship but you both feel alone in the relationship. I love to help. I work with clients individually and as couples.

Are you struggling to find happiness? Are you ready for a change in your life? With over 15 years in the field of social work, I have developed a passion for helping others in their pursuit of happiness, success and self-love. My focus is helping others to strengthen the relationship they have with themselves and their loved ones. Self-care is encouraged, promoted and supported. Communication skills are improved and enhanced. Through my coaching & therapeutic techniques clients develop adequate coping skills, increase self-esteem and improve their overall daily functioning and are able to attain their life goals.

As a seasoned therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I bring a wealth of expertise and insight to my practice. A graduate of Columbia University, I have honed my skills to provide individualized care tailored to each client’s unique needs. My approach is characterized by empathy, intuition, and a touch of humor, creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. I work with individuals, couples and families.

Are you feeling hopeless, fearful, or locked in despair? My specialty areas include working with core beliefs of "not good enough" shame, rejection, deeply entrenched internalized judgment, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and alcohol/substance use disorders. I provide more than just talk therapy and integrate a clinical approach grounded in research on neuroscience and psychology. Moreover, I have 20-plus years of providing comprehensive clinical expertise in addition to supervising and training other therapists.

As a trained and licensed therapist, I have the expertise and experience to help you work through your struggles and achieve your goals. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or simply looking for guidance and support, I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults with a history of trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, psychosocial issues and addiction. I use evidence-based treatment modalities, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as frameworks to build on effective coping skills. Using a person-centered approach, I focus on the therapeutic alliance to foster a safe environment in therapy. I also specialize in the use of body and breath work to address trauma responses.

My style as a psychotherapist is engaging, warm, and reflective, and I place a great emphasis on building trust and connection as the foundation of my clinical work. From there, we can begin to explore difficult and sometimes painful life experiences and understand the emotions beneath it. By paying attention to these experiences and emotional signals, you can better understand yourself, both past and present. I believe, at birth, we are all hard wired for healing and self-repair but we need the support of trusting and caring relationships to access the powerful drive within ourselves to heal, grow, love, and flourish.

Are you grieving a loss? Or experiencing a life transition. Along the way, life delivers many blows and surprises: the death of someone we hold dear, the end of a relationship, an illness or loss of something precious to us. Even positive change like the birth of new baby or a new job can be stressful. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who over the last 25 years, has counseled people facing issues of loss, trauma, transitional changes and aging in New York City. As a therapist I am a caring witness and compassionate guide to your very individual process.

"The body is designed to heal itself. The mind is no different". After er more than 20 years as a Psychotherapist, I have learned that the therapeutic process leads to healthier lives. Thus my work continues to focus on honesty, and goals that lead to solutions. I would love to help you triumph over your most challenging obstacles with allowing symptoms such as anxiety and depression intefere!