Find a Therapist near Old Bridge, NJ

My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eclectic modalities for that client.

I subscribe to a holistic approach when it comes to therapy. By that I mean that I'm interested in understanding you as a complete person, rather than just a collection of symptoms or problems. I'm not interested in gathering information to support a specific diagnosis. Instead, I want to hear your story, so I can see life through your eyes and gain a better understanding of what makes you tick (as well as what might be ticking you off at the moment). Once we identify those factors, we'll have a better grasp on how to get you to a better place mentally and emotionally.

You are worth it! I am a licensed therapist who treats adolescents and adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, and mood disorders. Over the years, I have helped hundreds of teens, adults, and families work to address the root causes of issues, resulting in healing and growth. My style is compassionate and person-centered. Some of my therapy modalities include CBT, DBT, exposure, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, meditation techniques, and addiction issues, to include relapse prevention. If you struggle with self-esteem, thinking patterns, negative beliefs about yourself, rumination, compulsions, sadness, reactivity, self-esteem, relationships, anxieties, and fears, or simply loss of control in your life, please reach out.

My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. Many clients come in dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, procrastination, relationship stress, or feeling stuck with big decisions. Together, we clarify what matters most, build skills you can use this week, and measure what’s working. I help clients move from stress and low mood to clarity, confidence, and stronger relationships. We set clear goals, practice effective skills, and track progress together using TEAM‑CBT (Level 3), CBT, ACT, and mindfulness. Telepsychology available via PSYPACT. I’m licensed in NJ and NY, authorized via PSYPACT for telepsychology, and previously directed the Center for Psychological Services at Rutgers. I also serve on the Allied Health Professional Staff at Morristown Medical Center.

I am at ease in treating adults with stress, trauma, anxiety and depression; and I bring a sense of calm and presence to difficult conversations, always looking for the opportunity for clients learning, growth and improvement regardless of the circumstances.

I welcome the opportunity to join in your journey towards a better life. The internal turmoil and external struggles you may be currently facing are very difficult to endure. Sadness, anxiety or relationship difficulties pose real barriers to your ability to appreciate yourself and experience joy. The negative thoughts and emotions are powerful forces that taint the view of yourself, others, and the world around you. They cause unnecessary pain and suffering, as they filter your perception of the past, the present, and the future, in a never-ending pattern of defeat. With my professional guidance and your courage, we can bring more happiness, confidence, and satisfaction in your personal connections. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and insight-oriented interventions to help identify the negative beliefs that have prevented you from achieving your goals and experience happiness. Together we will build a caring and supportive environment to help you rise above your suffering and expand your capacity for work, love, and experience genuine connections. Through our encounters, you will learn new skills that will help you overcome the adversities that life presents. Please visit my website to explore my professional services to get started.

Teresa has worked for years helping Adult Children, parents & siblings that are or have lived with someone's alcohol and drug abuse & feels like the addiction has made their lives unmanageable.It is important to talk honestly with family members about what is happening in the family and to help them express their concerns and feelings.Families with alcohol and drug problems usually have high levels of stress and confusion.These family members need to have their experiences validated and learn that they did not cause it they cannot control the addiction, and they cannot cure the addiction. She is well-versed and comfortable in individual, group and family counseling sessions and utilizes creative approaches to encouraging sharing and support. Teresa's experience covers a broad range of care including family of all ages, teenagers, elementary-age children and children on the Autism spectrum disorders.Teresa works from a systemic approach bringing the entire family into sessions. Through the integration of cognitive, behavioral and spiritual awareness, clients learn that they hold the answers to create harmony in their lives. In recognizing and meeting her clients need for spirituality, Teresa employs an eclectic approach, ensuring that treatment is tailored to individual needs, using experimental methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to facilitate an individual's and family's insight and personal growth. She believes in her client's ability to create balance and sees them healed.

You've worked hard to build a successful career and establish yourself as a respected professional. People know you as someone competent, dependable, and always finds a way forward—a person of unwavering integrity. On the outside, you appear calm and in control, but inside, you carry a quiet, invisible burden: the constant pressure to get everything right, hide your fears, and stay productive—even when you're overwhelmed. You rarely give yourself permission to rest, set boundaries, or ask for help—leaving your own needs hidden beneath the surface. The behaviors and emotional patterns that bring you to therapy are not signs that something is wrong with you. They are ways you learned to cope and protect yourself in response to your earliest experiences with caregivers. Healing doesn't come from pushing yourself to do more—it begins with understanding these adaptations with compassion and gently helping your nervous system discover what true safety and connection can feel like. My approach is collaborative and attuned. We'll bring gentle curiosity to your experiences, exploring how your protective patterns once helped you survive and shaped the way you relate to yourself and others—always at a pace that feels safe and supportive. Together, we'll integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and experiential work to cultivate safety, connection, and self-trust—laying the groundwork for meaningful, lasting change.

I am looking for a client that is struggling with some life issues and wants a professional to help him or her see what might be going on. Life is hard and if you are seeking help for mental health, you are strong and resilient. I would like to be able to help you by listening, understanding and forming a treatment plan of your goals . We can also do screenings to see if you have a certain diagnosis such as depression or anxiety. Let’s work together to see what we find together.

I specialize in OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD, anxiety, & substance abuse. I have helped hundreds of teens, adults, & families working to address the root causes of issues resulting in healing, growth & change. Whether you struggle with rumination, compulsions, sadness, highslows, reactivity, issues in relationships, self-esteem, or loss of control in your life. Together, we will focus on progress, positive reinforcement, and replacement; challenging thinking patterns, emotional regulation, mindfulness, grounding, & behavioral action, resulting in positive internal & external outcomes & a reduction of symptoms and distress. Whether seeking traditional, structured therapies or other, my experience in the field is all-encompassing. Some of my primary focus includes CBT, DBT & ERP exposure therapy. Internal locus of control & interpersonal work for manageability of depressive symptoms, addressing manifestations of unresolved trauma & triggers. Intensive substance abuse therapy. If you are struggling, feeling loI specialize in obsessive-compulsive (OCD), depression, bipolar condition, borderline personality (BPD), anxiety, and substance use challenges. I have helped hundreds of teens, adults, and families working to address the root causes of issues, resulting in healing, growth, and change. Whether you struggle with rumination, compulsions, sadness, highs and lows, reactivity, issues in relationships, self-esteem, or loss of control in your life, together we will focus on progress, positive reinforcement, and replacement; challenging thinking patterns, emotional regulation, mindfulness, grounding, and behavioral action, resulting in positive internal and external outcomes, and a reduction of symptoms and distress. Whether seeking traditional, structured therapies or other approaches, my experience in the field is all-encompassing. Some of my primary focus includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP) exposure therapy. Internal locus of control and interpersonal work for manageability of depressive symptoms, addressing manifestations of unresolved trauma, and triggers. Intensive substance use therapy. If you are struggling, feeling lost, or hopeless, please contact me. We do recover, and change is possible.st or hopeless, please contact me. We do recover and change is possible.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change? Maybe anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges keep showing up in ways that make it hard to move forward. Or perhaps becoming pregnant, adjusting to life after having a baby, or navigating fertility or postpartum changes has brought up emotions you weren’t expecting. I help people learn how to better understand and regulate their emotions so they can respond to life with more clarity and confidence. My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and authentic. I want therapy to be a place where you can be honest about what’s hard while also learning ways to make everyday life feel easier. In our work together, we’ll slow things down and look at the patterns that may be keeping you stuck—while also building practical tools that make a real difference outside of session. Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to navigate things on your own. If you live in New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Virginia and are open to telehealth sessions, I’d be happy to connect to talk more, answer any questions you may have, and see if working together feels like the right fit.