Self-Harming Therapists in Toms River, NJ

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Jourdan Travers is a well-respected psychotherapist who has experience working at premier treatment facilities, including Promises Treatment Center and Malibu Vista. Her therapy style is a blend of various techniques with a holistic and coaching twist. She assists clients in moving through distressing thoughts, managing overwhelming emotions and urges, and focusing on their strengths to achieve long-term results. Additionally, she assists professionals struggling with work/life balance, and individuals struggling with appropriate self-care.

Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, eating disorders, relationships, parenting, autism, ADHD, adoption, foster care, oppositional defiance disorder and other challenging childhood diagnoses have been some of the issues I’ve helped people understand and manage. Whether it's how you look at relationships with a spouse, a child, family members, or friends, you can take control of your perspective, which leads to a happier life. I offer a personalized approach helping you make the connection between how thoughts affect your experience, giving you control over both.

Do you feel so overwhelmed and numb that you feel everything and nothing at the same time? Do you struggle with self-doubt, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? My approach works to address the internal dialogue that contributes to problematic patterns of behavior and painful emotions. I understand how limiting it can be when critical, perfectionistic, or other negative self-talk inhibits you from making the positive changes that you are seeking. I aim to help you become your greatest supporter instead of your biggest critic and to learn to relate with yourself in a new way that promotes growth and healing.

If you are looking for help with stress, or anxiety and depression, for yourself or your pre-teens and teenagers, you are in good hands with me! I can help your panic and worry with my specialty in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as my training in neuroscience techniques. I can also teach you how to use EFT, (Emotional Freedom Technique) to better cope with traumatic memories. As a grief therapist I help you deal with your loss, and navigate what moving on will look like. I also have an expertise in helping those suffering from chronic illnesses, as well as their family's, to adjust to the changes in their lives,

Kristen Brady is a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families in various capacities. Her passion for enhancing the lives of children and their families has always guided her career, which includes serving as the director of mental and behavioral health programs, adoption specialist, educator, and clinician. She specializes in working with children and adolescents presenting with various mental and behavioral needs and their caregiving systems. Kristen believes in developing a safe, collaborative environment where your treatment goals lead the treatment journey.

Accepting new telehealth clients! My clients describe me as a relaxed, real, calm, upfront, "kind yet challenging" sort of therapist. I strive to create a safe, open and collaborative space for you to dig in and explore. I have experience working with lots of issues but my specialties include: anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, infertility and life coaching. I primarily use techniques such as CBT, DBT, IFS and Motivational Interviewing and I feel strongly that each and every one of us has the innate resiliency and power to make the positive changes we want in our lives. Take charge of your life today and give me a call:)

If you are here today because you are contemplating taking the first step toward prioritizing yourself, I applaud you. You are halfway there and the first step is always the hardest. On your therapeutic journey, we will work as a team so that you never feel alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most significant part of therapy and together we will focus on creating a vision where you can learn to validate and trust yourself. In our work together I will emphasize positive self-regard and empathy through a nonjudgmental stance.

Leisha Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing individual and group therapy Some of the groups are Co-Parenting, Anger Management, Domestic Violence/Batterer's Intervention and Substance Abuse.She has recently expanded her private practice, Thompson Therapy Group in Brick, NJ, which is now offering a multitude of modalities addressing depression, trauma, anxiety, PTS, ADHD, ASD, and auditory processing issues such as the revolutionary psych-sensory therapy called Havening along with Unyte's integrated listening therapies based on Dr Porges' Polyvagal Theory called Safe and Sound Protocol and the Focus system.

Do you suffer from sexual or internet addiction? Substance or alcohol abuse? Depression or Anxiety? I have been successfully helping clients suffering from addiction, mood, and anxiety disorders regain control of their lives. I use my warmth, sensitivity, and humor to create a healthy and balanced therapeutic relationship with my clients. My philosophy is to help clients obtain the necessary skills they need to eventually "be their own therapist." This is achieved through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral and Insight Oriented therapy techniques. I challenge my clients to think, gain insight and understanding, and make concrete changes in their daily lives.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.

I am a Certified Queer and Trans Affirming Provider (QTAP) who believes the best indicator for successful outcomes in the counseling process is a trusting therapeutic relationship. I employ evidence-based practices in a warm and empathic environment to bring about meaningful change and personal growth. With almost 20 years experience in counseling and psychiatric rehabilitation, I have supported teens and young adults in realizing their personal goals and living their best life.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR TELETHERAPY. I serve individuals, couples, families, children (age 6+) and adolescents. I specialize in child and adolescent trauma services (TF-CBT) and have extensive experience working with the GLBTQ community. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: anxiety/panic, depression, self- esteem, behavioral issues, sexual/physical trauma, marital/family issues, aging challenges, grief, chronic pain, anger management, OCD, life transitions, relationship challenges, improving coping skills and effective communication.My objective is to help all individuals realize their full potential.

You are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you uncover solutions that will work for YOU to reach your therapeutic goals. I believe in a collaborative, not a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. My primary objective in providing therapy is to ensure that we are working towards outcomes that will make a significant impact in your life that will allow you to experience more life satisfaction. I work with older adolescents (age 16+), adults (age 18+), parents and families and offer individual and family counseling.

I love walking with women through challenging seasons of life, especially women navigating relationships and empowerment in midlife and those in their early 20s who are seeking meaning and trying to go deeper in self-awareness and insight. My clients come to me for things like relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, inner child work, setting boundaries, life transitions, emotional regulation, shame, and codependency. I also create a safe space for clients who wish to explore their healing journey through a faith-based lens. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team

My role as a counselor is to be an instrument for change. I aspire to help others reach their full potential as we transition through life's challenges together. Using a strengths-based approach, I support clients as they learn to accept existing circumstances. I assist clients in developing clarity and encourage identifying areas where one can grow personally to attain realistic goals. Together we embark upon a journey that often times explores the price of self-doubt, the importance of forgiveness, and the ability to develop increased faith, trust, and belief in oneself.

I am a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals and families . I am very passionate about helping others. I provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental environment where a trusting relationship is built so we can begin to do the work to help bring about positive change in your life. I use a multi-modal approach, taking each client's individual needs into consideration.

Philosophers, poets, religious and spiritual leaders, all talk about the human condition. But what does it mean for the rest of us? Everyone runs into situations that produce anxiety, depression, disappointment, a need to make difficult decisions, tension in relationships, and other "discomforts" that we wish would go away. Sometimes we figure out how to get through these situations on our own but sometimes we need a little help. That's where we come in. HBH Counseling is a group of therapists dedicated to providing effective, evidence based therapy to help you to address life's situations, big and small.

Accepting New Clients at Breakthrough Therapy Solutions (BTS). Are you one of the many people who has decided that focusing on your mental health should be a priority for your overall well-being? It’s ok if you’re unsure where to begin this journey for yourself. You are not alone and reaching out to a therapist is a great first step. My approach to working with clients that are unsure where to begin their journey to improved mental health is to get to know them and help them identify their goals for therapy and the steps needed to achieve those goals. Over the past 7 years I have worked with a variety of clients and settings.