Risa B. Marlen, LCSW

Risa B. Marlen, LCSW

Verified Credentials

Profession(s): Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychotherapy
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  LCSW - NJ
License Number:  44SC00490300

My Approach to Helping

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training and cerification in marital and family therapy.

My understanding of human problems stems from the perspective that no man is an island. When one of us is struggling with an issue, the ones closest to us are most probably affected and struggling in their own way too. My practice is based on the belief that my clients' needs are of the upmost importance. I am committed to helping you find the best way to meet those needs. I believe that therapy is an open, revolving door. It should start where you are at. My approach is short-term and solution-focused. Come when you are hurting -- leave when you feel better. If you start to hurt again -- you are always welcome back!

More Info About My Practice

Additionally, I hold certification as a Life Transitions Celebrant, and am pleased to offer Loving Heart Ceremonies, upon request. These are personal ceremonies to mark and provide some closure for life's more difficult rites of passage: e.g. divorce, return from war, loss of a loved one.

I accept most insurance plans, and I am a preferred provider for many.
Please feel free to contact me to arrange a free telephone consultation.
Phone: 201-741-6056
E mail: rmarlen@optonline.net
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Mediation
  • Consultation
  • Clinical Supervision
 

Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Holistic Psychotherapy
  • Humanistic Psychology
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Person Centered / Rogerian
  • Positive Psychotherapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Self Acceptance Training
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Systems Theory /Therapy
  • Integration of different therapy models
 
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Office 1: 
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Teaneck, NJ 07666 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Abortion / Post Abortion Issues
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Adoption / Reunion Issues
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Career Choice
  • Caregiver Issues/Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Emptiness
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • End-of-life Adjustment
  • Family Problems
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Geriatric Issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • Habits
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation (Emotional & Social)
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Obsessions
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Phobias / Fears
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Social Phobia/Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness