Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Bridgewater, NJ

As a licensed psychologist, I provide a wide range of therapeutic services in the central and northern New Jersey region. Though I work with individuals of all ages, my specialty is treating adolescents and young professionals, specifically those going through transition (changing schools, choosing a career, parents are going through a divorce, etc). I use an integrated approach combining Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused approaches. I also specialize and have a passion for Sports Psychology and am an affiliate of Wheelhouse Training located in Hillsboro, New Jersey.

Taking the first step towards therapy can be a difficult process. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can't change difficult situations of the past. We can work together to understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying integrative, holistic therapy approaches and techniques, we will identify behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation, I will help you to achieve your goals.

I have been a Clinical Social Worker since 1985. During the last 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work in many clinical settings, in both the public and private sector specializing in adolescence, adults, couples and families. Additionally, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, in-home, nursing home and school settings. I have been trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and implemented a DBT track at a therapeutic High School for Ed teens,. At this juncture, my focus is private practice and to continue specializing in DBT and traditional psychotherapy with teens, adults, couples and families.

My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.

I am a Psychotherapist with several years of counseling experience in a variety of settings including outpatient, residential treatment, and substance use treatment centers. I provide individual, family and relationship counseling for all. I have experience with adolescents and adults with various concerns, not limited to emotional distress, trauma history, anxiety, juvenile at risk behaviors, school behavioral concerns, cultural adjustment, and those dealing with relationship barriers.

I believe that all people deserve to live a healthy & positive life. By taking the first steps into therapy, you are choosing to better your life & your well-being. My goal in every session we have together will be to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment for you to achieve a better understanding of yourself. Life’s challenges are inevitable. Why face them alone? You are the expert on yourself. As a therapist, I hope to ask objective questions, learn more about you and provide you with resources for success.

Are you feeling burnt out with the responsibilities of every day life? Are you a mom navigating all the stressors and challenges that come with raising little ones such as juggling your career, the heavy mental load, lack of support, and finding time for yourself? Being a full-time working mom of two boys, I know first hand how challenging and exhausting the demands of life can be. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Together we can work on learning how to cope with daily stressors and decrease your suffering.

I truly admire the courage it takes to seek help, and I have had the privilege to see the growth and progress that come from doing so. Deciding to seek therapy can be an overwhelming task and it is so important to find a therapist you feel connected with. I strive to provide my clients with a comfortable and non-judgmental space where they are able to explore what brought them to therapy. I approach my practice with warmth, empathy, and a bit of humor as I support my clients in navigating their journey.

We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.

You're a hard-working high-performer feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in your life. You can't shake the feeling that you're not enough and also too much. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing. Maybe you're spread too thin and exhausted from trying to do it all and be it all. You know for sure that you're constantly in survival mode with no time to enjoy the life you worked so hard for. But it doesn't have to be this way. I see there: your gifts, your light, your power, and I specialize in helping ambitious humans who are ready to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

My goal is to provide a warm, empathetic and safe environment conducive to sharing difficult issues that may be holding you back from living your most satisfied and fulfilled life. Finding a therapist that is relatable is such an important treatment consideration. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years helping adolescents and adults presenting symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, Bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and difficult life transitions. Therapy is a collaborative process and we will work together to create achievable goals that build upon one another so that you can have the best quality of life.

I provide authentic and compassionate support as I help my clients through the current challenges they may be facing. I offer trauma informed, client- centered treatment using a variety of frameworks including ARC, Trauma- Focused CBT, and techniques from attachment based psychotherapy to treat various mental health struggles including trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss just to name a few.

4/25/24: Welcome to Inner Journey Wellness, I'm Sara and I specialize in working with adults who may be experiencing symptoms of stress, lack of motivation, guilt, low self-esteem, negative thought patterns/perfectionistic thinking, inattention and increased anger. These struggles do not need to define us, but can often feel overwhelming and freezing, stopping you from doing things and being the person you want. I am here to help navigate these. Positive change is possible by focusing on understanding these challenges while providing effective strategies and skills using an integrative approach.

Welcome to my practice. I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, stress-related problems, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues and parenting.

I am a licensed Psychologist who provides individual therapy to women of all ages in my private practice called "Therapy For Women." I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment in which to help you deal with the challenges or difficulties you are experiencing in your life. Issues that I am passionate about helping women with include: depression, anxiety, improving relationships, parenting, self-esteem, breast cancer, pregnancy loss/infertility, and life transitions. I will work with you to identify goals that are in line with your uniques needs and values.

As a clinician for nearly 12 years, I have had the honor of supporting adults in a number of behavioral health settings including traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient, in-home, residential, and most recently, higher education.

Stress has brought you here, and together we will pave the path toward reducing that stress. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults. Whether it is anxiety that paralyzes you, depression that isolates you, or relationship stress that weighs you down, there is hope in the therapeutic process to change and renew your life. In the safe, compassionate environment I provide you will begin to work through those thoughts, feelings, and patterns holding you back from the happiness you so deserve.

You’re not feeling like yourself and struggling in your relationships. Maybe you've experienced loss or a significant life transition. You'd like to feel more connected to yourself and with those around you, but you've found life to be painful and confusing with unexpected challenges and transitions. If you're feeling disconnected, out of control, anxious, or grieving, you are not alone. If you're ready to lean into change and be curious and compassionate with yourself, therapy can support you in strengthening your relationship with yourself and in building safe, authentic, clarifying, and fulfilling connections with others.

I am a licensed therapist & clinical supervisor with 16+ years of experience in working with those struggling with eating disorders & co occurring mental health struggles. Now more than ever, it is easy to feel stressed, alone and misunderstood. I work with my clients to address feelings of anxiety, depression, low self esteem, & most recently difficulties with the pandemic and feelings of isolation. You have the power to help yourself and my goal is to help you get there. My work involves identifying the areas in your life that may require change or improvement, and guiding you there with encouragement & accountability.