Find a Therapist in Bloomfield, NJ

I try to help all patients who come to me. Through mostly medication management, I address depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, impulsiveness, anger, mood instability, addiction, nightmares, focus and sleep issues.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey, specializing in anxiety therapy and stress counseling. Life can feel overwhelming at times. It’s not always easy to navigate challenges on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure how to move forward, I want you to know you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help. As a mental health therapist, I offer stress counseling and anxiety therapy in a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back. We’ll work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending evidence-based techniques with genuine care to help you uncover your strengths and build the life you want. Whether you’re struggling with relationships or simply feeling disconnected, I’m honored to walk alongside you as you take this important step toward healing and growth.

I specialize in providing traditional psychotherapy with an integrative, holistic approach. Our work begins with assessing not only emotional and psychological health, but also physical, spiritual and sexual wellness. I believe the mind and body are inexorably entwined, with each affecting the functioning of the other. I strive to provide a warm, supportive space in which we can create a plan to improve whole-person wellness and self-care.

When a relationship is in crisis, or a family is fractured, you need more than just a listener—you need a clear path forward. My practice is built on objective, research-based interventions designed to bring clarity to high-stakes situations. A Scientific Approach to Couples Therapy As a Gottman-trained therapist, I don’t rely on intuition alone. We begin with a formal Gottman assessment that serves as a blueprint for your treatment plan. By using this data-driven approach, we remove the guesswork and move objectively toward your goals, often achieving results in less time. In my office, the relationship is the client. By focusing on the bond, rather than the individuals, I eliminate bias and ensure that our work remains dedicated to the health of the partnership. Specialized Family Services: Alienation and Reunification I provide expert intervention for families navigating the most difficult transitions, including: Family reunification: I specialize in working with families experiencing estrangement or alienation. My goal is to facilitate healing and restore healthy parent-child dynamics through structured, therapeutic reunification. Court-involved evaluations: I conduct comprehensive family evaluations designed for legal contexts. These assessments provide the court with an objective, clinical perspective on family functioning. Professional Disclaimer: Please note that my role is defined by the specific service requested. To maintain clinical integrity and avoid a conflict of interest, I do not simultaneously serve as a neutral evaluator and a treating therapist for the same family. Evaluations are conducted as a neutral third party for the court's consideration. All court-related services, including testimony and evaluations, are subject to specific fee schedules and retainer agreements.

I work with clients to create an environment that feels supportive, helpful, and safe. I tailor the therapy experience to each person. Sessions can be whatever you need them to be in that moment. There's no "right" way to do therapy! I treat clients holistically, as I believe that physical, mental, and social health are all connected.

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in challenges that seem to keep resurfacing? Maybe you're struggling in a relationship, weighed down by anxiety or stress, or feeling stuck in patterns you don't quite understand. You may recognize that something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin. Therapy can help you gain clarity, strengthen your relationships, and find a different way forward. I work with adults and couples navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness, burnout, and major life transitions. You may be struggling with recurring conflict, communication difficulties, or emotional distance in your relationship. Perhaps you're navigating difficult family dynamics, low self-esteem, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or a growing sense of dissatisfaction. Whatever brings you to therapy, my goal is to help you understand yourself better and develop healthier, more fulfilling ways to navigate your life and relationships. I believe therapy should reflect your unique experiences, needs, and goals rather than follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we'll explore the underlying factors contributing to your challenges, including how past experiences, relationships, and familiar patterns shape how you cope, communicate, and connect. Understanding these dynamics is important, but insight alone isn't always enough. We also focus on practical strategies for managing difficult emotions, strengthening boundaries, improving communication, and navigating conflict. The goal is meaningful, lasting change, not simply managing problems as they arise. My approach is integrative, relational, and trauma-informed, drawing from attachment-based therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other evidence-based approaches. With couples, I help partners recognize cycles of conflict and disconnection, understand each other's emotional needs, and navigate challenges around communication, intimacy, and trust. Whether you're hoping to rebuild emotional safety, strengthen your connection, or gain clarity about your relationship's future, we'll work toward healthier ways of relating. With individuals, we may explore how family dynamics, past experiences, and long-standing coping strategies contribute to current struggles. Our work can focus on strengthening self-awareness, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and your ability to navigate relationships and life transitions with greater confidence and flexibility. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over a decade of experience, I bring a warm, active, and collaborative style to sessions. I'm not simply a quiet observer; I actively engage in our conversations, offering thoughtful feedback, practical guidance, and gentle challenges when appropriate. I believe therapy works best when you feel understood and supported as you make meaningful changes. I'm licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and offer primarily virtual sessions, with limited in-person availability one day a week in New York City. I'm currently accepting new individual and couples clients. You're welcome to schedule an initial session or arrange a complimentary 15-minute introductory call to ask questions and explore whether we'd be a good fit.

About Cohen Psychiatric Services Cohen Psychiatric Services is a modern mental health practice offering expert, compassionate care for individuals seeking support for depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), bipolar condition, trauma, and other emotional challenges. Our mission is to make high-quality psychiatric care accessible and personalized — combining the convenience of telehealth with the option for in-person visits in select locations across New York, Connecticut, California, and Florida. Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists who work collaboratively to provide thoughtful diagnosis and evidence-based treatment. We believe in a balanced approach to mental health that may include psychotherapy, medication management, and interventional treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), ketamine therapy, and others when appropriate. Each treatment plan is individualized — never one-size-fits-all — and designed around your specific goals, preferences, and lifestyle. Cohen Psychiatric Services is also distinguished by its commitment to accessibility. We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare, Medicare, and others. Our streamlined scheduling and telepsychiatry options make it easy to get the care you need without long wait times or unnecessary barriers. Whether you are seeking ongoing medication management, an evaluation for a new diagnosis, or guidance through a difficult period, our clinicians are here to help you move toward lasting well-being. At Cohen Psychiatric Services, you’ll find expert care delivered with warmth, respect, and a genuine understanding of the complexities of mental health, so you can take the next step with confidence.

If you are seeking a compassionate, highly trained psychotherapist, you have found the right person. I enjoy a full-time private practice and offer convenient daytime and evening appointments, designed to meet your needs. Through mutually defined goals and a trusting therapeutic relationship, I will help you relieve your suffering. I have successfully helped clients heal from anxiety issues, panic attacks, phobias, intense grief, behavioral challenges, dysfunctional relationships, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), addictions, depression, and eating issues. I have 28 years of clinical experience and was the director of a licensed outpatient clinic for 10 years. I use a variety of clinical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, self-psychology, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and psychoanalytic therapy based on your specific and individual needs.

Deciding to enter psychotherapy is one of the most compassionate choices you can make for yourself. In fact, it can represent an essential turning point in your life. However, it can also sometimes feel uncomfortable to talk to someone you don't know well. That's why I provide a caring, safe environment where I will listen to you carefully and where we will work together to understand and resolve the issues with which you are struggling--both in terms of how they affect your life now and in terms of how they became issues for you in the first place. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, and many more. When you enter my office, we will talk together about what you are having difficulty with and where you are feeling stuck. I strongly believe that therapy should be an interactive process, where we work together as a team. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology from Yale University and my master's degree in clinical social work from New York University. My theoretical approach is eclectic, but grounded in a psychodynamic approach to therapy, which means that we will work to establish benefits that not only help you right now, but can also stand the test of time. I look forward to hearing from you!

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I help individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds deal with a variety of life challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, career-related stress, relationship issues, and life transitions. In assisting individuals to reach their goals, I utilize a variety of therapy approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-oriented techniques. My style in therapy is goal-oriented, interactive, and supportive. I will be a collaborative and compassionate partner in helping you understand and identify solutions to your challenges. To address your needs, I will meet you where you are right now and help you examine your problems within the context of the multiple factors influencing your life. My goal is to empower individuals so that they get unstuck in making progress with their goals, and learn to uncover the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors that may be holding them back.

Do you feel hurt or frustrated in your relationships? Do you have difficulty setting boundaries or asserting your needs? Or do you feel alone and that it is difficult to connect? Do you feel stuck in the past? Or have you experienced a recent trauma or loss? Do you worry about everyday events or feel uncertain about your future? Are you struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss? Or are you having difficulties adjusting to life transitions such as graduating college, getting married, becoming a new parent, divorce, or the loss of a loved one? If you feel held back from the life you want and deserve, I would like to help you. My therapeutic style is interactive, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I am genuinely empathic and curious, and I want to discuss your life experiences, emotional reactions, and perceptions with you. Together, we will better understand how your past affects the way you view yourself and the world, the choices you make, your patterns of relating to others, and explore new options to reduce your suffering and improve your life. I am currently licensed to provide psychotherapy in NY and NJ and FL. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training and over 25 years experience providing effective psychotherapy to adults with a broad range of difficulties. I also have expertise working with survivors of childhood abuse, adult traumas, relationship problems, depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and infertility, and life transitions including young adults leaving home, marriage, becoming a parent, separation and divorce, changing careers, retirement, and the loss of a loved one. It is not often an easy decision to start therapy or seek out a new therapist, but if you contact me, we can talk about any concerns or questions you have about the process.

You don’t have to have the right words or have it all figured out to begin. Therapy is a space where you get to show up as your real, unedited self. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, big life changes, or simply wanting to feel more at peace in your own skin, we’ll work together to make sense of what you’re experiencing. Together, we can unpack your thoughts, emotions, and learn tools to consciously respond to life's challenges with intention and clarity. I help others better understand themselves by unpacking beliefs and patterns that impact how they view life. We greet emotions with compassion and curiosity. We explore how life experiences shaped who you are today. Together, we can change your relationship with the past so you are no longer held back by old experiences and versions of you. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). My style is also influenced by psychodynamic, insight-oriented, mindful, and person-centered therapies. I want to help you explore life's challenges and navigate the world with ease. You are worthy of compassion and understanding from yourself and others. Contact me for a free phone consultation.