Therapists in Livingston, NJ

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? You’re not alone. If you're battling anxiety, depression, or that constant inner voice telling you that you're not enough, I'm here to help. I bring empathy and openness to our sessions, creating a space where you can feel safe and be yourself. My clients— from preteens to adults—often describe me as relatable and easy to talk to. Whether you're facing communication hurdles, navigating life transitions, or seeking neurodivergent-affirming support for ADHD and executive functioning, I can guide you through it. If you're ready for a change, let's take the first step together.

Sometimes it seems like our thoughts are moving too fast, or sometimes we feel lost without a direction. I want you to feel that therapy is a safe place to come express your problematic thoughts and feelings. I have 9 years of experience in mental health, my ideal clients would be adults or emerging adults (20s - 30s) challenged by finding their own path. Whether you're a new college student navigating school or trying to find that work/life balance, my passion is helping people identify their strengths and assisting them to navigate barriers that life throws at us.

I have 30+ years experience using therapy, coaching, and mindfulness to help people meet their goals and grow more confident in their ability to manage feelings, anxieties, relationships, weight, and health. I stand with my clients to develop lasting healthy habits including self-care and self-compassion. My style is highly interactive and focused on making sure you gain something valuable from every session we share. I listen compassionately and ask questions to help you understand yourself better. Also, I will teach you strategies to use when your feelings are strong or when you feel urges to something unhealthy or unhelpful.

It's time for a change, and I'm here to talk both about the challenges and the way forward. Anxiety and depression can hijack all areas in your life - relationships, health, work/school, and fun. You might feel dictated by fears, avoiding things that could enhance your life and people who could offer support. Maybe you are pushing away thoughts, or using alcohol, drugs or food to help manage feelings. You are not alone. I can help you chart the path for the meaningful life you desire and deserve. We all have the potential for growth. Let's take a look at what's getting in the way and locate what is in your control to change.

With over 14 years of experience as a Mental Health professional, which includes a ten year role as a Senior Investigator with the Department of Children and Families, Nyree has experience dealing with domestic violence, life transitions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, impulse control, family issues, parenting skills, adolescent issues, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, self harm, and anger management. Drawing on this experience, she is currently serving as a private practitioner, helping her clients gain stability in their lives by better managing life's challenges, thereby creating the ability to identify distorted thinking and beliefs. Nyree is available for in office sessions and video conferencing.

Sometimes, when we feel anxious or depressed, life can appear to come to a standstill. The rest of the world is moving, but we feel stuck or fearful of moving forward. As your therapist, I will provide a safe space for you to explore what may be holding you back. I will help guide you towards making positive changes and choices.

Need online marriage or couples therapy to help you cope with some challenges in your relationship or family? Or do you need help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or grief? I am a down-to-earth, compassionate therapist at Maplewood Counseling. I provide marriage counseling, couples therapy, premarital counseling and relationship therapy. I help with communication problems, infidelity, family conflict, and decisions to stay or separate. I also help individuals with anxiety, depression and other personal concerns. I'm open, accepting, easy to connect with. Need help to get through a difficult time? Get in touch.

Telehealth only. Christina has worked with a variety of populations in inpatient and outpatient settings. Her expertise is in treating anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and difficulty with life transitions. She believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and creates a safe, non-judgmental space which allows you to heal and develop into your best self. Christina’s style encourages you to be an active participant in the process. The coping skills and strategies that you learn can help improve your overall life satisfaction.

My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.

My ideal client would be a person aged 13-64 who may be struggling with stress management, life transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, or depression. They are looking to decrease/manage symptoms, develop healthy coping strategies, reduce stress, and develop prosocial relationships to improve their quality of life and overall mental health.

My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.

Does the idea of failure feel paralyzing? Is conflict the only constant in your relationships? Tired from trying to do and be everything you’re “supposed” to? If you’ve worked hard to build a “successful” life—trying to be the “good” child, employee, friend, partner, parent—it can be overwhelming to look around and realize you’re not as fulfilled and confident as you’d expected to be. Life is stressful, relationships are tough, and the daily grind can leave even the best of us feeling overwhelmed and anxious! I can help.

Are you seeking individual or group therapy, a psychological evaluation, career testing, or career coaching? Air-filtrated indoor, telehealth, and outdoor sessions are offered, and most in-network insurance plans accepted. With over 20 years of therapy, testing, teaching, and supervising experience, and as both a clinical psychologist and a school psychologist, Dr. Schrimmer has a uniquely comprehensive practice. Calls generally receive a response by the next business day. In addition to daytime appointments, weekend and evening hours are available.

Are you looking for someone who can help you figure out why things aren't working the way you want them to, whether it is your weight, your love life, your work or your home environment? Do you feel as if something is keeping you from living your best life, but you feel helpless in knowing what that is? Do you wish you could find someone who seems to "get" you, who is on your side, and is committed to going down this road with you not only to help you figure it out, but help you with real life strategies to make it better?

What gets in the way of having a satisfying life? Repetitive behaviors, thoughts, and feelings can be troubling. How can problems be resolved? Through talk therapy! Individuals, couples, and families enter treatment with concerns: issues in relationships, addictions, careers, school issues, depression, anxiety, parenting, child/adolescent issues, phobias, and many others. I work collaboratively with clients to resolve issues that prevent having a fulfilled life or reaching goals or accomplishments. For over 25 years I have worked with adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and young adults. Why not discuss your concerns?

Families are important to me, and learning to communicate in a world where technology and careers can disconnect the family—building bonds and relationships, learning to encourage and recognize the positive in others, and rebuilding relationships. To find the importance, look at past trauma individually, explore the impact trauma has on current situations, and heal the trauma to inspire the future and achieve success.

My ideal client is someone motivated to improve their life & well-being. They would be open to exploring various therapeutic techniques and strategies to better help them understand their issues, whether it be communication, relationships, anxiety, or depression. My clients will want to cultivate skills to help them navigate their challenges and take more control over their lives. Additionally, my clients will value a therapist who provides support and a nonjudgmental environment but also challenges them.

Cognitive Change has been providing excellent service to each individual, couple, and family for over 12 years through the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for all ages. Our clients include all cultural, racial, gender, and economic backgrounds. All our therapists are either certified in CBT, TEAM-CBT, or DBT and are supervised by a certified CBT therapist. We work with co-dependency, anger, OCD, phobias, panic disorders, PTSD & trauma. Our goal with all clients is to learn how to move toward the life the client wants to live while accepting themselves and the world around them.