Therapists in Matawan, NJ

Whether you are aiming to understand yourself, grappling with stress from work, need help dealing with school's increased demands, or transitioning through the uncertainties of post college graduation, I am here to hold a safe space as you explore and untangle your thoughts. Through a balanced approach to therapy, emphasizing both emotional and physical well-being, my goal is to help you find healing and relief as we navigate through your personal and professional journeys.

In the times we live in now, life can sometimes feel overwhelming and challenging. You may feel all alone and as if there is no way out and this can affect the way you approach life and the decisions you make.

It is not always easy to make the decision to reach out for help, but it can make all the difference in your life. In our personal efforts to find solutions to issues we are faced with, we can find ourselves repeating patterns over and over that keep us stuck and feeling isolated despite our many efforts to improve our situation. Connecting with a skilled therapist can help you to move beyond your struggles, move beyond repeating patterns and approach life in a different, more meaningful and effective way. I am licensed in NJ, NY, and FL. In network with Aetna and traditional Medicare.

When we experience grief, loss, or trauma, it can feel overwhelming to try to manage the anxiety, stress & burnout that comes with it. Together, my clients and I work together to identify challenge areas, get to the root of the issue and develop new ways of coping that empowers personal growth, healthy relationships, and improves sense of esteem, life satisfaction and overall wellness. There is no 'right' way to do therapy, and treatment is uniquely designed for each individual client. My hope is to align with clients in a safe, open & nurturing space that promotes healing, inner peace and clarity.

My experience and specialized interests include working with individuals who are dealing with employment-related matters in high-demand/high-profile industries; experiencing concerns related to body image, sex, and sexuality; diagnosed or suspect mental illness; identified as LGBTQIA; justice-impacted; and in the higher education community.

I work with clients who are feeling stuck, isolated, and/or experience anxiety, depression, co-occurring diagnoses, and/or trauma. Clients who are looking to improve their relationship with themselves and others. As well as seeking to support to improve their coping skills and self-care, especially while facing significant life changes.

As someone who suffered from anxiety & trauma, I can tell you that I spent years looking for the right therapist & I just wanted results. I knew I had the potential to achieve so much more and create a life that I was excited about living, but I didn’t know where to start. I saw many therapists over the years & I was sick of just TALKING & re-living things over and over without seeing improvement. Finally, I met a therapist that changed my life. He introduced me to brainspotting, & IFS. I was skeptical at first but I was open minded & tried it out. I learned that trauma is stored in the body & that talk therapy doesn’t address that.

In need of someone to talk to about life and current issues? Together we will rewrite your story using narrative therapy. Narrative therapy leads you to tell a more desirable story of your life to help you discover inherent traits and skills that could be used to address your problems. The goal of narrative therapy is to create a positive and productive approach to your future and helps you stop identifying yourself by your problems.. Narrative therapy will uncover opportunities for growth and development while finding a deeper meaning and understanding of yourself and others. Congratulations on your first step! First call , free.