Life Coaching Therapists in Lyndhurst, NJ

Isn’t it time you lived the life you really want? If you are ready to wipe the slate clean, start again and learn how to make healthy decisions to move your life forward, then why not try a life coach? Coaching isn’t therapy but it is made for people who are tired of being stuck in a rut, unable to reach your objectives and are having trouble breaking that cycle. Whether your goals are to fortify your self-esteem, find or strengthen a relationship, forge a new career path or live a life of recovery, free from substance or alcohol misuse, I will help you to create, customize and execute your goal-focused plan.

The focus of this practice is Positive Personal Transformation. I strive to help every client find his or her own personal sense of Happiness and Well-being. I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years and teaching counseling for over 15 years at New Jersey City University. Mental Health is not just an absence of sadness or anxiety. The type of mental health we will work on is a real motivation and enthusiasm for life. Together, let's start creating the life that you want to live.

In my practice, I see the normal, everyday person who needs help managing their emotions and behaviors. We make mistakes and life can be confusing. I’m here to help with that. I am a warm, caring, compassionate professional with a special interest in working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I am dedicated to helping individuals find their strengths, accept their flaws, and motivate themselves to make positive changes in their lives. I help people make goals, motivate themselves to change, and find ways to implement strategies to make those adjustments in their lives.

Elvin Vallejo is a licensed mental health counselor with many years of experience. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology from St. Peter’s University. He later graduated from Seton Hall University with a Master’s of Arts degree in Counseling, where he also obtained an Education Specialist Certificate. During his time at Seton Hall, Elvin gained the theoretical knowledge in the field of counseling, but it was through his direct work with clients where he was able to hone and perfect his practical counseling skills.

Self transformation comes from understanding how our body and mind have been impacted by childhood trauma and creates our behavior and emotions. The modality I practice is Core Energetics which offers a unique opportunity to unwind childhood conditioning/trauma and re-learn who we are as adults. I am also a NARM informed practitioner and utilize mind/body techniques that are on the cutting edge of neuroscience research and have a proven track record of success.

I am a warm, outgoing personable counselor who is client-centered and use a variety of counseling approaches to assist my clients as needed. I treat those with depression and anxiety issues and also couples and families. I have had counseling experience for twenty years and began a private practice four years ago. I have a multifaceted approach using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, a Focusing technique by Eugene Gendlin, and Mindfulness as needed. I also teach skills taken from Dialectic Behavior Therapy and those of Virginia Satir, as well as others. Liking yourself is the beginning of healing.