Therapists in Ridgewood, NJ

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and truly love what I do. I work with all age groups, from children to geriatric clients. I work with clients experiencing issues such as: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family and relational issues, eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and many others.

I am an experienced therapist specializing in individual and couples work. I am also a certified school psychologist working with kids 8+. For adult individuals, I use CBT and a family systems lens to help clients reduce anxiety and stress, gain clarity, and make decisions. With couples, I use Gottman Method Couples Counseling to target relationship challenges and build better communication skills. With children, I draw on my school psychology training to reduce problem behaviors and improve family connection. See my calendar and request appointments here: https:/www.UnityCounselingNJ.com

My professional purpose in life is clear; to connect with children/youth and their families as they navigate uncertain times and walk alongside them as they rebuild a healing path of hope, resiliency, and self-compassion. Healing comes in many ways and I support each individual to strengthen his/her/their emotional and mental cores. I know that hurt does not discriminate, but I also know that facing those hurts can become our superpowers!

Are you are struggling with anxiety or depression, facing a major life crisis, or feeling overwhelmed by problems that are overtaking your serenity? Therapy can give you the tools to take control and make changes in your life and/or relationships. I will help you identify and understand the issues, help you to create and implement a plan and assist you in reaching your goals. I will respect that your life is a personal journey, and I will listen to your feelings to help you determine the path you want to take. The results will be empowering.

Now more than ever, it is clear that one's mental health must be nurtured. It is my belief that mental health is just as important to one's well being as one's physical health, if not more so. We must allow ourselves the opportunity to achieve emotional and mental clarity in order to promote positive change. Having the opportunity to discuss one's feelings in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere is something that I take seriously as a clinician. I view the therapist-client relationship as a very special one, which I feel requires a mutual respect towards the process of healing.

At Social Butterfly Counseling, we work with children, families and adults. When working with children and families, we partner with guidance counselors, teachers and administrators to help families navigate complicated school systems and access the resources they need. We provide children with tools to handle the expectations and issues they encounter in school and in relationships. We guide couples in exploring effective ways to co-parent and communicate with each other and their children. And we collaborate with pediatricians, school nurses, psychotherapists and other medical professionals to help our clients manage anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness.

Alice is a Licensed Social Worker who holds a Master's in Social Work from NYU and a Master's in Special Education from Fordham University. Her professional journey encompasses valuable experience in school-based counseling and conducting evaluations and assessments for both individuals and groups.

It takes strength and courage to seek help. I applaud you for making it this far. I am a lifespan LPC and expressive arts therapist. My work is primarily with children (and families), adolescents and young adults, though I do additionally see adults individually as well as couples. Parents and individual clients alike often come to me with concerns of anxiety, depression, self-regulation, behavioral issues, performance challenges (school, sports, work, etc.), and life transitions, just to name a few. I largely utilize mindfulness-based techniques as it is only with present awareness that we can change our lived experiences.