Psychodynamic Therapists in Tenafly, NJ

I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and have been in private practice for over 30 years. The eclectic nature of my training and practice allows me to tailor therapy to your unique treatment needs. As we think about the nature of experiences such as trauma (both old and new), grief, loss, depression, and anxiety, it is clear they affect us through the mind, emotions, and the physical sensations. The mind-body connection treats the whole person in the service of health and well-being.

My approach involves exploration of past experiences & beliefs while growing a narrative toward your aspirations. I believe in tailoring the therapeutic process utilizing traditional & creative methods. Using psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches, I aim to provide a deep & spontaneous therapeutic experience in a warm, understanding & safe environment

There are times when we all struggle and need some support managing feelings or relationships. As a clinician, I work in a relatable, non-judgmental manner to ease suffering and increase fulfillment. My approach is straightforward and honest, and I believe an empathic and genuine therapeutic bond is healing and restorative. Through exploration of both current and past issues, I aim to assist you in understanding formative and current patterns and roles and how they affect your daily life. Further, capitalizing on your strengths and abilities, I can guide you towards new ways of looking at challenges that empower you to overcome difficulties.

Reading through these profiles can feel daunting when you are unsure of who can best help you. You need an able, expert guide worthy of your own commitment to face unresolved challenges. Good therapy gives causative insight, but GREAT therapy supports YOUR vision of creating a "life worth living". My work covers; career and relationships, trauma related to pregnancy, childbirth and infertility, chronic or terminal illness, disordered eating, grief and loss (including child and fetal loss).

You have the possibility of healing: of doing better and being more. Perhaps you would like to feel more comfortable in your own skin, or require better coping skills for stress. Together we can address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and difficult transitions. We can work towards connecting better to yourself and to others.

The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. This happens through partnering together within a caring and empathic environment. We will then fully explore your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns that may not be serving you well. This results in new ways of thinking, feeling and being. We will work towards illuminating your understanding of what you truly want to create for your life.

I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy, supervising (Columbia & CUNY) and teaching graduate students . I specialize in treating anxiety (panic, social), depression, low self worth, attachment difficulties, perinatal depression/anxiety, and adjustment to parenting. I provide psychotherapy to those who are dissatisfied with their interpersonal relationships or with their career and who aspire to lead a meaningful life. Psychotherapy leads to greater self-knowledge, to making healthier life choices, to improving relationships and to greater self acceptance and confidence. Ineffective coping are replaced by healthier ones.

People usually seek therapy when they experience unhappiness. Reaching out for help when that occurs takes courage. With compassion, respect and care, we will work together to address your challenges, focusing on your feelings, thoughts and desires. We will explore how you function in the world and help you to connect insightfully to that part of your self in need of attention and support. Identifying and exploring patterns in your life, you can learn to manage emotional/behavioral barriers. We will be doing all this in a safe and comforting place.

I believe my approach to therapy has always been to provide a space where people can feel heard, understood and challenged to look at themselves and the choices they have made. This applies to the youth of today as well as those more experienced in life. I offer a genuine and direct approach to changing lives, while going at the right pace for each individual. People need to feel safe in a non judgmental space and appreciate honest feedback and direction while they transition on their therapeutic journey. I am eclectic in my approach to treatment and use a multitude of therapeutic techniques which are individualized to each client.

Wavelength Psychotherapy is a collective of mental health professionals who truly see our clients as people, not as patients. We provide in-person psychotherapy in NYC and Bergen County, NJ, and online therapy for people in New York and New Jersey. Our therapists provide personalized treatment to address a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, men’s Issues therapy, young adult therapy, and helping professionals with career stress.

For more than 25 years, I have worked with children, teens, and adults coping with a variety of problems and situations. Through therapy, I believe that people can develop greater insight and more adaptive, life-affirming ways of coping with their unique difficulties and circumstances. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, health problems, loss, grief, and relationship/family/parenting issues. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University in New York City.

My name is Ofra Markowitz and I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. Since I started my studies and thereafter, I have immersed myself in understanding the link between the gut and brain systems, and their effects on behaviors. I have worked with adolescent children and adults in inpatient psychiatric units, school settings, and currently In private practice.

It can feel lonely and overwhelming when we are dealing with emotional pain. Perhaps you are struggling with a life transition, a stressful relationship or trying to find greater personal fulfillment and meaning in your life. I strive to create an emotionally nurturing and non-judgmental environment in which you will feel heard and understood. Together, we will explore your feelings and perceptions and develop insight into some of the obstacles that may be getting in the way of you living the life you desire. I am a passionate believer in the value of the therapeutic relationship in the healing process and in meeting my

Seeking therapy can feel intimidating and daunting, but once established it can be enlightening and rewarding. I am a licensed clinical social worker with advanced clinical training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a safe space to share yourself openly, even in moments that may be challenging or call for reflection on difficult experiences.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of psychological and interpersonal challenges in life, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, life transition, relationship problems, and developmental disorders. I believe that psychotherapy is a process in which client and therapist collaborate in order to help client to improve self-understanding, overcome painful emotions, and discover new and widened perspectives about himself/herself, others, and life. I facilitate client's discovery and development of balanced and integrated personality so that he/she can transcend his/her psychological conflicts.

I strive to offer a warm, supportive environment for people to explore their concerns, learn new ways of coping in the world, and to promote psychological growth and healing. While I have experience working with individuals with many different issues and diagnoses, I have specific expertise in treating those who have experienced trauma (recent or past) and those who struggle with eating/body image issues and disorders.

Welcome! I’m glad your journey has brought you here today. Do you feel like you’re hiding the real you? Do you worry that you make decisions based more on other people’s approval rather than your own sense of truth? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your relationships? Do you desire to live your most authentic life? Maybe you don’t know what it looks like. You might even feel afraid to find out. Life can feel scary at times. And sometimes we face moments that overwhelm us, and that cause us to shut down and disconnect.

Is your anxiety stopping you from what you really want to do? Want to make a change? Sometimes, this is easier said than done; especially if the problem has gone on for so long, and you feel it is difficult to overcome. Perhaps you are feeling anxious or depressed. Everyone feels sad or anxious at times and this can zap you of energy, leaving you feeling incredibly tired all the time. You may trouble concentrating or sleeping, or feel hopeless and helpless. The good news is, there are many effective proven ways to treat your symptoms.

I work with individuals, families and groups for more then fifteen years. In a safe, supportive environment, I help my clients to cope with social, emotional, behavioral or relational difficulties. Difficulties include: anxiety, separation, transitions such as relocation, divorce and remarriage, loss, depression, relationship, low self-esteem, social skills and parenting issues. Together, my clients and I set up short and long-term goals, evaluate them periodically and modify, change according to the progress. Paying attention to the process in the journey of therapy is as important as the ending results.