Therapists in Matawan, NJ

I have a background which includes many years of Post-Graduate education, knowledge and experience providing mental health care to those who need help dealing with a wide range of mental health issues or concerns. Whether you desire improved and better quality relationships, need help with feelings, with issues of daily life, or with reaching your goals, I can help you gain emotional health - the ability to love, work and play as you wish.

I believe whatever problem you may be facing is solvable. I am passionate about helping people and I have been doing it for over 35 yrs. I have worked in private practice, inpatient and outpatient settings. I have experience in the most relevant evidenced based/best practices (cbt, dbt, MI, 12 Step/Harm Reduction, trauma informed, mindfulness ) One size does not fit all! I am compassionate, kind and non judgemental with a strong desire to help people achieve a life worth living. I provide a safe place and am committed to having an open and affirming practice for people of all races, religions, genders and sexualities.

Extracare Health Services is an outpatient drug and alcohol counseling center offering individualized outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for adolescents, adults and their families. Via a Cognitive/Behavioral approach to treatment, there is a strong emphasis on building self-esteem in our clients and empowering them to take effective control of their lives. Since addiction is an illness that impacts all aspects of a person's life, we provide a holistic and comprehensive treatment program that includes, individual and group counseling, family education and urine-testing. Additionally, we provide counseling for anxiety, depression, codependency, PTSD and domestic violence/anger management.

I have worked hard to gain the knowledge skills, and experience to play a proactive and essential role in the lives of those who are afflicted by the disorders of addiction and mental health. Furthermore, I also specialize in working with families, to identify and treat the issues that cause them to become dysfunctional. Choosing to engage in therapy is a strong indicator of a willingness to actively engage in the process of change. Together we can explore the identified issues that have negatively impacted your life, and develop the skills and strategies that will enhance your ability to effectively cope with them.

Are you looking to finally feel heard and understood? Do you fear the unknown and feel stuck as you struggle to create genuine change? Finding the courage to ask for help, is the first step towards growth. Whatever you are facing, change is possible through hard work, building self awareness and patience. I am a LPC in NJ with 3 years private practice experience, working together with my clients to identify and achieve their goals, towards genuine happiness. My main goal is to create a therapeutic relationship and environment, where you will feel safe and comfortable sharing your intimate thoughts and feelings, without judgement.

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.

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.