Marriage Counseling Therapists in Asbury Park, NJ

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Kimberly M Lorah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712  (Online Only)
DIVORCE - Going from "I Do", to "I Don't", to "I’m Divorced" is something that people don’t anticipate when they get married. However, it is estimated that nearly fifty percent of marriages end in divorce and divorce is ranked as the second most stressful life event a person can experience. Thinking about getting separated, going through the process, and learning how to transition into post-divorce life is a difficult road - and is overwhelming. I can help you navigate this road. Your marriage may be ending but your life isn't over. Every end is a new beginning.
DIVORCE - Going from "I Do", to "I Don't", to "I’m Divorced" is something that people don’t anticipate when they get married. However, it is estimated that nearly fifty percent of marriages end in divorce and divorce is ranked as the second most stressful life event a person can experience. Thinking about getting separated, going through the process, and learning how to transition into post-divorce life is a difficult road - and is overwhelming. I can help you navigate this road. Your marriage may be ending but your life isn't over. Every end is a new beginning.
(551) 209-0896 View (551) 209-0896
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Institute for Personal Growth - Freehold Office
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.
Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.
(732) 561-5586 View (732) 561-5586
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Kathleen G Bishop
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Life transitions can create extreme stress as well as profound opportunity. Relationships that we depend on; with our spouse, parents, children, colleagues inevitably change and may benefit from a fresh perspective. My expertise enables us to examine these relationships with compassion, facilitating insight that can lead to change. I received a doctorate in psychology and religion as well as formal training in individual, marriage and family therapy. I have 25+ years of experience offering relational psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
Life transitions can create extreme stress as well as profound opportunity. Relationships that we depend on; with our spouse, parents, children, colleagues inevitably change and may benefit from a fresh perspective. My expertise enables us to examine these relationships with compassion, facilitating insight that can lead to change. I received a doctorate in psychology and religion as well as formal training in individual, marriage and family therapy. I have 25+ years of experience offering relational psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
(201) 603-2841 View (201) 603-2841
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Arielle Wortzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
I invite both individual clients and those in need of marriage/couples counseling to feel empowered and fall in love with their healing journey, personal evolution, and authentic expression.
My goal is to support you in cultivating a life worth living. It can be challenging and overwhelming to navigate the fluctuations and stresses of everyday life. I fully trust and believe in the wisdom of your mind and body and know that you already hold the tools you need to navigate this life with more ease, joy, peace and pleasure. Together, we will find clarity in better understanding your own unique rhythms. We will identify the tools within you so that you can skillfully engage in a meaningful and loving relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
I invite both individual clients and those in need of marriage/couples counseling to feel empowered and fall in love with their healing journey, personal evolution, and authentic expression.
My goal is to support you in cultivating a life worth living. It can be challenging and overwhelming to navigate the fluctuations and stresses of everyday life. I fully trust and believe in the wisdom of your mind and body and know that you already hold the tools you need to navigate this life with more ease, joy, peace and pleasure. Together, we will find clarity in better understanding your own unique rhythms. We will identify the tools within you so that you can skillfully engage in a meaningful and loving relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
(201) 903-4887 View (201) 903-4887
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Craig L Haft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." -Rumi.... This is the spirit of "mindful psychotherapy" which meets the client where he or she is. My aim is to promote healing with an eclectic approach to treatment within an environment of compassionate "presence". By building strong, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship and applying a treatment strategy appropriate for the given client, significant healing change can manifest.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." -Rumi.... This is the spirit of "mindful psychotherapy" which meets the client where he or she is. My aim is to promote healing with an eclectic approach to treatment within an environment of compassionate "presence". By building strong, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship and applying a treatment strategy appropriate for the given client, significant healing change can manifest.
(609) 879-0758 View (609) 879-0758
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Tom Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Many people I see have trouble coping with day to day living due to deeply rooted issues that have been troubling them for a long time. Others are dealing with issues that may be interfering with work, school or personal relationships. I have excellent results working with clients who are motivated to gain insight into difficulties in their lives in order to resolve existing conflicts.
Many people I see have trouble coping with day to day living due to deeply rooted issues that have been troubling them for a long time. Others are dealing with issues that may be interfering with work, school or personal relationships. I have excellent results working with clients who are motivated to gain insight into difficulties in their lives in order to resolve existing conflicts.
(732) 333-8967 View (732) 333-8967
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Growing Mindset Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712  (Online Only)
We do not accept insurance- As Robert Frost once said, "the best way out is through." Growing Mindset Therapy clinicians are here if you are looking for a teammate or coach to help you to work through the challenges that life is throwing your way. Our passion is making therapeutic topics relatable, accessible, and enjoyable. We recognize that we are each unique and like the variations of different house plants, we all require individualized care. We want to help you see yourself as the expert in your life and while we can't control life’s rainstorms, we can teach you new skills that can help you you weather those inevitable storms.
We do not accept insurance- As Robert Frost once said, "the best way out is through." Growing Mindset Therapy clinicians are here if you are looking for a teammate or coach to help you to work through the challenges that life is throwing your way. Our passion is making therapeutic topics relatable, accessible, and enjoyable. We recognize that we are each unique and like the variations of different house plants, we all require individualized care. We want to help you see yourself as the expert in your life and while we can't control life’s rainstorms, we can teach you new skills that can help you you weather those inevitable storms.
(732) 401-9644 View (732) 401-9644
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Jeanine Beck
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
As a therapist, I provide tailored interventions to address clients' unique challenges. Through collaborative goal-setting and skill-building, I empower client's to reframe thoughts, manage emotions, and cultivate healthier behaviors. By offering a supportive and non-judgmental space, I guide clients toward lasting change, helping them achieve their therapeutic goals.
As a therapist, I provide tailored interventions to address clients' unique challenges. Through collaborative goal-setting and skill-building, I empower client's to reframe thoughts, manage emotions, and cultivate healthier behaviors. By offering a supportive and non-judgmental space, I guide clients toward lasting change, helping them achieve their therapeutic goals.
(848) 279-9042 View (848) 279-9042
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Corinne Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Corinne Reilly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. My approach is rooted in treating every individual with utmost respect, dignity, and compassion. With a commitment to facilitating healing and personal growth, I bring experience from various settings including outpatient community and private practice mental health, in-community therapy, and supportive housing for intellectual and developmental disabilities. My goal is to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing even the most challenging aspects of your life.
Hello, I'm Corinne Reilly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. My approach is rooted in treating every individual with utmost respect, dignity, and compassion. With a commitment to facilitating healing and personal growth, I bring experience from various settings including outpatient community and private practice mental health, in-community therapy, and supportive housing for intellectual and developmental disabilities. My goal is to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing even the most challenging aspects of your life.
(848) 283-5723 View (848) 283-5723
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Chris DeSerio
MA, CHT
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
In all his work, Chris always looks towards your empowerment and in that provides guidance and helps you to truly recognize your strengths and how to build upon them. Most every appointment is available and is as effective by phone or video chat (Zoom or FaceTime), and can further be more expeditiously scheduled these ways. Guidance, support, and objectivity are key elements in any service provided along with the addition of any tools and action plans as appropriate that have you manifest more of what you want being an active agent of your own change. Chris' experience is with ages 4 and up with children, adolescents, and adults.
In all his work, Chris always looks towards your empowerment and in that provides guidance and helps you to truly recognize your strengths and how to build upon them. Most every appointment is available and is as effective by phone or video chat (Zoom or FaceTime), and can further be more expeditiously scheduled these ways. Guidance, support, and objectivity are key elements in any service provided along with the addition of any tools and action plans as appropriate that have you manifest more of what you want being an active agent of your own change. Chris' experience is with ages 4 and up with children, adolescents, and adults.
(201) 233-4838 View (201) 233-4838
Photo of Linda Schreiber, Licensed Professional Counselor in Asbury Park, NJ
Linda Schreiber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
It can be very challenging to find a therapist that is the right fit for your individual needs. My education and experience has given me an opportunity to help those who may be experiencing issues and obstacles that prevent them from having a fulfilling life. I have extensive experience in areas such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and addiction. Using a holistic approach, my focus is to help people gain awareness and make positive changes for a brighter future. I am dedicated to maximizing the individualized needs of my clients and their personal growth.
It can be very challenging to find a therapist that is the right fit for your individual needs. My education and experience has given me an opportunity to help those who may be experiencing issues and obstacles that prevent them from having a fulfilling life. I have extensive experience in areas such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and addiction. Using a holistic approach, my focus is to help people gain awareness and make positive changes for a brighter future. I am dedicated to maximizing the individualized needs of my clients and their personal growth.
(732) 564-5232 View (732) 564-5232
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Mary Lou Killian Searles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LGBTQI
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Is your relationship or family struggling? Do you have a child or family member who has recently come out? I would like to support you in looking at the concerns that are renting space in your thoughts and spirit. I can help you sort out your feelings, thoughts and choices in deciding what, if anything, you may wish to do. I am comfortable assisting with individual or couples work, child or adult, parenting, family struggles, anxiety/depression, gender identity/fluidity, polyamory/ethical non-monogamy, and/or navigating any medical or social/emotional journeys related to intersex conditions.
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Is your relationship or family struggling? Do you have a child or family member who has recently come out? I would like to support you in looking at the concerns that are renting space in your thoughts and spirit. I can help you sort out your feelings, thoughts and choices in deciding what, if anything, you may wish to do. I am comfortable assisting with individual or couples work, child or adult, parenting, family struggles, anxiety/depression, gender identity/fluidity, polyamory/ethical non-monogamy, and/or navigating any medical or social/emotional journeys related to intersex conditions.
(609) 917-7887 View (609) 917-7887
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Logan A Ries
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
I have over a decade's worth of experience assisting diverse populations of children, adolescents, teens in crisis, adults, couples, families and individuals with advanced illnesses in managing and overcoming a wide array of issues including: emotional, physical and sexual abuse; trauma; adjustment difficulties; emotional, behavioral and relational disturbances; substance abuse; and gender/sexuality issues. Through my experience and training I have gained a strong understanding of diverse identities, including gender and sexual identities, as well as sexual and relational issues. Therefore, I am able to provide gender therapy for transgender and gender-expansive individuals from a non-pathological perspective.
I have over a decade's worth of experience assisting diverse populations of children, adolescents, teens in crisis, adults, couples, families and individuals with advanced illnesses in managing and overcoming a wide array of issues including: emotional, physical and sexual abuse; trauma; adjustment difficulties; emotional, behavioral and relational disturbances; substance abuse; and gender/sexuality issues. Through my experience and training I have gained a strong understanding of diverse identities, including gender and sexual identities, as well as sexual and relational issues. Therefore, I am able to provide gender therapy for transgender and gender-expansive individuals from a non-pathological perspective.
(732) 993-4723 View (732) 993-4723
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Kent Jarratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
I hold Certificates from The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia, where I am a supervisor; am a past president and current faculty member of the NY State Society of Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy; and have supervised in the Graduate Programs for Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Social Work at Hunter College/CUNY.
I hold Certificates from The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia, where I am a supervisor; am a past president and current faculty member of the NY State Society of Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy; and have supervised in the Graduate Programs for Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Social Work at Hunter College/CUNY.
(917) 512-5730 View (917) 512-5730
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Emily J Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Each of us faces challenges and stressful periods during our lives. It is natural to seek support, validation and guidance to navigate through these difficult times. Finding a therapist should not be an added source of stress. With over fifteen years of experience, I can help you to strengthen your coping skills, improve relationships and reach personal goals in a non-judgmental and compassionate setting.
Each of us faces challenges and stressful periods during our lives. It is natural to seek support, validation and guidance to navigate through these difficult times. Finding a therapist should not be an added source of stress. With over fifteen years of experience, I can help you to strengthen your coping skills, improve relationships and reach personal goals in a non-judgmental and compassionate setting.
(732) 638-4747 View (732) 638-4747
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Nicholas Stanco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712  (Online Only)
Life is sometimes a difficult process especially when a partner or child needs, but doesn't want therapy. It can become very painful for yourself or the loved one whose behavior is affecting the whole family. You may even be combing these ads trying to sort out where to start. Sometimes you need someone who knows how to allow a person to open up in their own time. Someone who can work with them through their fears. I have experience in: Child Therapy, Addressing resistance, Mandated clients and LGBTQ concerns. I utilize a variety of techniques toward this aim including EMDR and Play (Sandtray) therapy.
Life is sometimes a difficult process especially when a partner or child needs, but doesn't want therapy. It can become very painful for yourself or the loved one whose behavior is affecting the whole family. You may even be combing these ads trying to sort out where to start. Sometimes you need someone who knows how to allow a person to open up in their own time. Someone who can work with them through their fears. I have experience in: Child Therapy, Addressing resistance, Mandated clients and LGBTQ concerns. I utilize a variety of techniques toward this aim including EMDR and Play (Sandtray) therapy.
(732) 517-7401 View (732) 517-7401
Photo of Marcella DiFedele, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Asbury Park, NJ
Marcella DiFedele
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Life can be overwhelmingly difficult at times. Experiences that are painful and disturbing can contribute to troubling emotions and fears that get in the way of feeling whole, happy and fulfilled. Psychotherapy provides tools that can help you improve the quality of your life. I believe in using a strengths based approach, honoring what you are capable of being and achieving. I hope to help you feel empowered and free of distressing thoughts and debilitating emotions that hold you back.
Life can be overwhelmingly difficult at times. Experiences that are painful and disturbing can contribute to troubling emotions and fears that get in the way of feeling whole, happy and fulfilled. Psychotherapy provides tools that can help you improve the quality of your life. I believe in using a strengths based approach, honoring what you are capable of being and achieving. I hope to help you feel empowered and free of distressing thoughts and debilitating emotions that hold you back.
(848) 404-5289 View (848) 404-5289
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Richard Ponton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
With over thirty years experience, I have learned to humbly provide clients with scientifically supported tools that will promote positive change in themselves and their relationships while respecting their experience and their beliefs and values.
With over thirty years experience, I have learned to humbly provide clients with scientifically supported tools that will promote positive change in themselves and their relationships while respecting their experience and their beliefs and values.
(848) 456-5117 View (848) 456-5117
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Marsha Ellias-Frankel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
I have worked with individuals, couples and groups for the past 30+ years. My interest is in being a catalyst for change - helping people find and lead more fulfilling lives - has not wavered but rather, increased. It has, and continues to be an exciting privelege for me to be invited into my clients' lives with the common goal of facilitating new personal insights and enhancing relationships both at "home" and in clients' broader social communities.
I have worked with individuals, couples and groups for the past 30+ years. My interest is in being a catalyst for change - helping people find and lead more fulfilling lives - has not wavered but rather, increased. It has, and continues to be an exciting privelege for me to be invited into my clients' lives with the common goal of facilitating new personal insights and enhancing relationships both at "home" and in clients' broader social communities.
(732) 531-5777 View (732) 531-5777
Photo of Brett Kathleen Mara, Counselor in Asbury Park, NJ
Brett Kathleen Mara
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Challenges are inevitable within any individual life experience. It is my hope to work with you to improve your ability to overcome these times. Empowerment and increasing self-understanding are ever-present goals in my practice. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, you deserve support along the way. I believe in working as a team to increase insight and develop practical strategies to improve your confidence and quality of life.
Challenges are inevitable within any individual life experience. It is my hope to work with you to improve your ability to overcome these times. Empowerment and increasing self-understanding are ever-present goals in my practice. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, you deserve support along the way. I believe in working as a team to increase insight and develop practical strategies to improve your confidence and quality of life.
(848) 204-0254 View (848) 204-0254

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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.