The decision to come to therapy is not an easy one. To me, it represents hope. I strive to create a relationship that will facilitate your own personal growth, a relationship in which you will feel supported, accepted, and most of all heard. It is my goal to understand your experiences, not through my own personal lenses, but through the lenses thr
The decision to seek counseling is not always an easy one to make. It is important to me that I create a comfortable and safe space for my clients to share their experiences without judgment, so that they may feel supported and understood as we build trust and good rapport. Our time together is all about you and I hope to support and collaborate wi
PhilosophyApproach:My approach to the therapeutic process is largely based on Karen Horney’s principal, which is,“You need not, and in fact, cannot, teach an acorn to grow into an oak tree, but when given a chance, its intrinsic potentialities will develop. Similarly, the human individual, given a chance, tends to develop his particular
I believe that the quality of the counseling relationship is the most important factor in creating positive personal change in one’s life. As a person-centered counselor, I utilize my extensive empathy, genuineness, and non-judgmental ways of being to create a safe, warm and authentic counseling experience. I view each person through a holist
My desire as a therapist is to come alongside each client as they have their own unique story and process of healing and growth. I aspire to help clients gain self-awareness and connect to what is going on within their heart and mind. I value the safety of the therapeutic relationship and believe that within the safety of this relationship, clients
Specializes and is trained as a divorce mediator, which is a neutral party specially trained to help couples resolve the issues and negotiate terms in their divorce.
Therapeutic Approaches: Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Evidenced Based Therapeutic Ac
Bonnie enjoys working with a wide range of clients. She works with all ages including children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, and elders. Bonnie strives to create a stress-free and positive environment in which her clients can feel comfortable and relaxed in order to share openly. It is her firm belief that an open and comfortable couns
My approach to helping is collaborative. I hope that you and I can work as a team to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and family history. I want us to understand your needs, triggers, strengths, and coping strategies. I not only want to understand your past, but see how you manage your daily life and reach future goals. I
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I'm a psychologist and the Executive Director of the Institute for Personal Growth (IPG) in New Jersey and New York City. I practice therapy myself and supervise the other thirty-five IPG therapists in our private practice. We believe that people come to therapy with the power to heal themselves, that there is an inner guiding light that will take
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