Depression Therapists in Freehold, NJ

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.

Day Time Openings Available As Of 1/22/2024! I believe the most positive change takes place when a client is motivated as well as has trust, comfortability, and openness with their therapist.

Everyone can benefit from meeting with a therapist. There are many benefits to therapy whether you are looking to process your day to day stressors or identifying patterns and ways of thinking that have been keeping you from moving forward. I work with adults that are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Trauma. I am also experienced with working with a broad range of presenting problems such as co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, stress management, life transitions and setting boundaries. My experiences include working with children, teens, and adult clients.

My ideal client is someone facing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship problems. They need support, validation, and practical tools to cope. Their goal is to improve overall well-being, develop coping strategies, enhance communication skills, and build resilience. They want to feel understood, empowered, and validated in their journey towards healing and growth.

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.

The most difficult moment is making a decision to talk with someone. I am glad you found my page. My approach to counseling and therapy is tailored to the person that I am working with. A client centered strengths based approach with the evidence based models such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and others will be adapted to your unique situation and concerns. This can begin the journey to the True self where peace is found.

Whatever you are thinking or feeling is valid. What is here is here, what is happening is happening. If what is occurring in your mind, heart, and body is bringing discomfort, pain, confusion, or any other difficult thoughts or emotions that are disrupting your life and sense of self, know that seeking help and support reflects your inner strength. It is that inner strength and the collaboration between us that may allow the therapeutic process to be effective in meeting your goals for therapy, in getting to where and how you want to be.

I am a LCSW with 20+ years of experience, which has allowed me the privilege of providing services to adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and coping skills. I strongly believe in finding the strengths within you, as to help in the process of change. My goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship in which you can have a safe place to work through meaningful solution oriented changes. My clients have benefited from various treatment approaches that are individualized to your needs. I look forward to the opportunity to help through your personal journey of change.

How brave of you to be searching for a therapist. Getting to this point often means the struggles you face have gotten to a point of affecting your quality of life; and admitting this can feel defeating. At the same time, if you’re here, you know therapy can be an opportunity to improve your well-being. By collaborating with me, we can build an understanding of your struggles and work through embracing meaningful growth and change. My twenty years experience in the mental health field has taught me that the most significant change and healing comes from within the client, and can be fostered through a supportive therapeutic rapport.

Early recovery is a period of immense vulnerability and uncertainty as you begin to deconstruct the walls raised in active addiction and replace them with the coping skills necessary for success in long-term recovery. I believe wholeheartedly in the value of the therapeutic alliance and offer an environment that promotes sustainable change; to me, recovery is about more than putting down the drugs, it’s about becoming your best self.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a cutting-edge treatment in which therapy is supplemented by ketamine to more effectively treat things like depression, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma. Ketamine is a safe, legal, effective medicine used for over 50 years by the medical community for its sedative and euphoric effects, and more recently used therapeutically for its anti-depressive, mood-elevating, and stress-reducing effects, especially when complemented by psychotherapy. The short-term effects can last weeks, while also helping form new synaptic connections in the brain and boost neuroplasticity for long-lasting symptom improvement.

Hablo español. דוברת עברית. Je parles Français. Healing can be a difficult journey, and if you are looking to work on trauma/ PTSD, grief or addiction, I am here to help. I work with clients to tailor therapy that works for them, affirming lifestyle values and utilizing various modalities to assist in the healing process (CBT, DBT, strength based and solution based therapy). Your past helped shape you, but it does not have to determine who you are or will be in the future. This is a marathon, not a sprint- let's do it together.

I have an approach that is strength based, person-centered, and motivational. I try to take an inquisitive approach to identify and help you overcome barriers with empowerment and encouragement. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental, brave space where clients feel safe to process and find compassion for the unhealed parts of themselves. While my most common treatment modalities are attachment based, existential, internal family systems, and motivational interviewing; I will incorporate treatments best fit for each individual. I respect that your journey with change over time and our sessions will always accommodate that.

I am passionate and driven in helping others realize their true potential. In counseling, we will explore what is working for you and what may be getting in the way of you being the person you want to be. Seeing my clients applying the skills and tools learned in counseling to be free from their anxiety, depression, and fears is priceless. My approach is collaborative and results driven. I use Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy (CBT) and other treatment modalities to help you see the connection of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps people examine how they make sense of what is happening around them and how these

When feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious, the process of finding a therapist can seem like a daunting task. Your energy is low, you have little motivation, and you don't feel like talking to anyone. Somehow, despite all of that, you're expected to sort through a list of strangers and choose one that you are going to open up to. It seems counterproductive. It's not. You've taken the first step by deciding that it's time... that enough is enough... and that you need to talk to someone. Hopefully, that someone is us.

We all experience difficult life moments. However, those moments do not have to define us. I believe counseling is a powerful tool that can allow for the opportunity for growth and change. I have been practicing in the field of psychology for 12 years; working with a variety of life issues and mental health symptoms. Further, it is important to acknowledge that therapy is multifaceted. Engaging in therapy does not always have to be related to problems/mental health. It can also be a way of learning more about oneself and gaining tools for preventative measures. My objective is always about enhancing ones quality of life.

Tery Gerard Michaud, MSW, LCSW I specialize in treating anxiety disorders. I offer practical exercises to teach you how to bring down your anxiety and manage panic attacks as well as everyday stress. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults as well a couples and families.LGBT friendly.

The Nurturing Center for Women was created to provide women and families with a nurturing, welcoming space that offers exceptional and comprehensive services tailored to Women’s specific needs. The focus is Specialized Care for Prenatal and Postpartum symptoms, along with Women’s Wellness Counseling. Life can be stressful at times, and therapy has been shown to help develop healthier coping skills to get through challenges that you may be facing. Becoming a mom is a life transition and at times it can feel stressful and overwhelming. You may find yourself having feelings of anxiety and sadness & it can feel hard to cope with it all.

My ideal clients are individuals suffering from behavioral disorders (addiction and mental disorders), who are willing to get help through the treatment services we provide. They represent a person who requires resources such as learning to build the coping skills necessary to better manage their conditions and maintain sobriety long-term.