Trauma and PTSD Therapists in National Park, NJ

Helping people reach their personal goals is one of the most rewarding parts of my work as a therapist. I believe that we carry the means of healing and growth within us. Therefore, you as the client will choose the direction of therapy. Many times, we just need some help listening to ourselves, clarifying our goals, and choosing the means to reach them. I see myself as a guide and resource on your journey; you decide where we are going and I do everything I can to help you get there. The sessions and course of treatment will be as structured or free-flowing as you decide.

I believe that caring for your mental health is one of the most powerful things you will do in life. Many of us have pain and wounds we carry with us, each and every day. These often show up as depression, anxiety, focus concerns, anger, general irritability, relational concerns and more. Within a trusted, safe, and dynamic relationship with me as your Trauma-informed therapist, you will learn the tools to return to health, peace and joy. Life can be very difficult. With the right therapeutic relationship and a big box of tools in your mental health care kit, it can be easier to manage. Let me help you rediscover your peace.

March openings availabIe! EMDR certified, women centered therapist who specializes in maternal mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder. I teach women to take care of themselves first so they can better care for others. Trained during my work at The Postpartum Stress Center, I treat women who struggle with trauma, postpartum adjustment, infertility, birth trauma, infant loss/miscarriage and adoption struggles. We strengthen the relationship to self, build a sense of emotional safety with others. We will shift the lens on the mommy myths, cultural expectations and perfectionistic standards which can cause overwhelm/shame.

For 20 years, I have been providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, individuals, parents, as well as, biological, adoptive, and kinship families. My experience comes from my work at Bancroft School with autistic and deaf children; Robins' Nest Inc. working with DYFS' foster and adopted children & families, at risk families, and mentally ill children; Mother/Child Residential Center as a counselor to the women in the center; as an outpatient counselor and parental group facilitator at Danellie Counseling Center; at The Postpartum Stress & Family Wellness Center as a child/adolescent and perinatal mood specialist; and in private practice.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families. I currently work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and other challenges that are preventing them from living their best life.

Are you feeling stressed, stuck, anxious, or depressed? And these feelings are weighing you down, making it difficult to feel your true authentic self or from living a full life? If that sounds like you, then you're in the right place and you are not alone. I am here to help you begin your journey with therapy. I provide a safe space for self-discovery and healing. Whether directly or indirectly, everyone is touched by the complexities of mental health and trauma, and therapy can help you to explore and navigate these challenges.

My ideal client would be someone who is sick and tired of being sick and tired of struggling mentally. This person would have years of experience with close relationship failure and consistent loss, have seen or been a victim of domestic violence, been verbally or physically abused as a child, and or experienced poverty. They will have either ignored the signs or continued to survive because of fear of what others would think. The person will need to understand what they are experiencing is not their fault, and their goal is to break free of the cycle that has continued for so long.

As a counselor, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients and meeting them where they are in their lives. I believe in working together to improve overall daily functioning and wellness along with restoring health after trauma and life’s difficult moments. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space to help clients enhance their stress management, advance their use of coping skills and communication skills, and reframe negative thought processes along with working through any history of trauma. I am very open to feedback from my clients as I want therapy to be as effective as possible for you.

I have been working in the field since 1999. I work with individuals and couples. I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and PTSD. These problems can get in the way of finding happiness in your life. Therapy can help you explore these problems so you can have a more productive life. Having experienced a major loss 1st hand I can help you navigate the world of grief and help you release emotional trauma.

My approach to therapy reflects my belief that individuals can recover from traumatic and/or stressful life experiences. I am a licensed psychologist with advanced training in neuropsychology. My training and service in the United States Air Force and employment at a Veteran Affairs Medical Center has provided me with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and trauma-related anxiety disorders.

There are many reasons that we as humans will experience chaos within ourselves and our relationships. Perfectionism, trauma, ignored emotional wounds, and underlying mental health issues are just a few of these reasons. Most people will try to ignore these things, and that may work...for a time. One thing I have come to learn in working with people is that if we don’t address these issues, we can be sure that they will eventually address us, and that can be a painful experience.

Therapy works when the individual is motivated and ready for change. Change is one of the hardest things we deal with and I am here to help with that. Be it overcoming past trauma, managing depression, anxiety or other mood disorders, the client's main concern is my main concern. I believe in an individualized approach, fostering a strong therapeutic alliance and working with the client to attain their goals in a way that is most fitting to their immediate needs and adjusting as necessary.

I am proud of you for beginning your therapy search - the first step is often the hardest! I work with both couples and individuals, including teenagers and adults. When treating couples, I can help you work through communication issues, family stressors, and affairs or infidelity. When treating teens and adults at the individual level, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and childhood trauma. Regardless of your symptoms or diagnosis, I believe in creating an individualized and unique atmosphere that can benefit each client.

A time comes in everyone's life when we need to do some growth & healing work. Thankfully the ability to grow & heal is built into our human-nature, a nature that comes alive when we receive the support we need. Therapy is for receiving this support, and in a way that fits with you.
 Throughout my life, along with my broad training and experience as a therapist, I've experienced my own, and have guided others in finding their ability to overcome what's happening 'right now', no matter what happened 'back then’, and no matter what concerns there are about the future.

Grounded in the principles of Buddhism, I integrate meditation and mindfulness into my therapeutic approach, guiding individuals through the complexities of mental health challenges with compassion and insight. Continuously honing my skills, I bring a diverse toolkit to my practice, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt techniques, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT

My belief is one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. It takes courage to ask for help but the rewards of doing so can lead to a healthier life. Through collaboration, we will foster growth and healing through the use of empowerment. Using strengths-based, solution-focused strategies, we will work towards creating an individualized treatment plan that focuses on developing an understanding of the challenges you face and cultivating solutions that aid you in reaching your goals. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel empowered to make the changes necessary to grow.

If you're ready to embrace change, I'd love to support you along your journey. My ideal client would be willing to work together consistently to address any needs, struggles, or issues, to build self-understanding, and to strive toward personal goals and happiness.

Families are important to me, and learning to communicate in a world where technology and careers can disconnect the family—building bonds and relationships, learning to encourage and recognize the positive in others, and rebuilding relationships. To find the importance, look at past trauma individually, explore the impact trauma has on current situations, and heal the trauma to inspire the future and achieve success.

Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.