Find a Therapist in Randolph, NJ

If you’re someone who appears to “have it all together” on the outside while privately struggling with the weight of life's challenges on the inside, you don't have to go through it alone. I help adults navigate anxiety, quiet the inner critic, and move through challenging life transitions, such as the loss of a beloved person or pet, career changes, midlife shifts, parenthood, caregiving, or adjusting to a new medical diagnosis. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself, therapy can provide a space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with your strengths. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique experience. I combine a person-centred style with evidence-based strategies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll create practical tools and insights that fit your goals, values, and day-to-day life. Reaching out for support is a meaningful first step. When you’re ready, I’m here to help you move toward building the life you want.

In-person evening or weekend therapy available in Scarsdale, White Plains, and Mahopac. I help couples and adults work through relationship conflict, emotional distance, sexual concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), alcohol-related concerns, men’s issues, and patterns that keep repeating. Some people come in with a partner. Others come in alone because mood, drinking, trauma, anger, avoidance, or relationship stress is affecting the life they want. My work is practical, direct, and focused on understanding what gets stuck, so we can work on what needs to change.

Clients seek my guidance and support for various reasons, but ultimately it comes down to: They want to feel better. This is where I step on board, you no longer walk the walk alone. We figure out what exactly it means to feel better and then how to get there. What is missing that you think will create more happiness? What is currently happening that is impeding you, sinking you, creating an obstacle to lightness or fulfillment? I will ask you thought-provoking questions, offer alternative perspectives (I often hear, "Hmm, I never thought about it that way"), and invest in you, as a person, and the realization of your happiness.

What makes a good life? Plenty of money, you may say. Or good health. Professional success. A long-term relationship. Getting to your goal weight. Having a large apartment in your chosen neighborhood. Children. Newsflash: These can be components of a miserable life or a satisfying one! What do I mean by this? A good life starts from the inside! We all know people who are in peak health and are unhappy. And you have probably heard of terminally ill people who are fully enjoying their remaining time. Same with money or lack of it. Same with professional success, long-term relationships, etc. There are people who seem to be doing very well on paper who are miserable, and people who are not doing well by external standards who are a pleasure to be around. What makes the difference is being able to deal with the people and situations in your life today, and to learn to be happy yourself, rather than looking for someone else to make you feel good about yourself or to make you happy. Walking around feeling insecure, depressed, anxious, lacking a sense of purpose, or feeling like you are a burden to your friends, this is not the life you dreamed of having as a child, and it’s not the life you want today. How do you go from here to a satisfying life? Good therapy makes all the difference in the world. Starting therapy is a sign of strength, and that’s something to feel good about. I bring empathy, warmth, curiosity, and the courage to sit with you in your pain, and to help you find a way through. There may be tears, and there will also be some laughter along the way. This is life, after all. I’ve been working with individuals and couples since 1995. My approach is to connect with you, get to know you, relate, and bring a deep understanding of human psychology to our work together, so you can define and create a satisfying life for yourself. Your idea of a satisfying life is unique to you, not a one-size-fits-all life reached by a one-size-fits-all therapy. You don’t have to be perfect to have a good life. The people in your life don’t have to be perfect, nor do your circumstances. Whew! What a relief! Life can be messy and unpredictable, and you can still look for and enjoy the bright spots, and be in love with your life. I’d like to work with you, help you create that life, and help you deal with the things, past and present, that get in the way of your enjoyment. Maybe you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, job stress, illness, difficulty in relationships, substance-use issues, a recent breakup, a move, family pressures, whatever this messy life sends your way. Whether you’re a recent graduate adjusting to life beyond college, the parent of someone “leaving the nest,” or you’re dealing with the death of a loved one, starting a career, or looking at retirement, whatever your challenges are, I’m here to help you face them, learn to handle them in a way you can look back on and feel good about, and learn from the mistakes we all make along the way as humans. We’ll work together to help you find the joy in everyday life!

I believe that successful therapy begins with a genuine human connection. My approach is collaborative and person-centered. I want to understand who you are, what you're experiencing, and what you hope to change. Just as importantly, I want to help you recognize the strengths and abilities you may not realize you already possess. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and marital difficulties, low self-esteem, and the challenges that life inevitably brings. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck, while developing practical ways to create meaningful and lasting change. My approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, and person-centered counseling. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every person brings a different history, personality, and set of circumstances to therapy, and our work should reflect that. I also believe that seeking therapy doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming. Sometimes relationships become complicated. And sometimes we simply recognize that we'd like to feel better, understand ourselves more fully, or approach life differently. Therapy offers an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life, gain perspective, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity. And one more thing: therapy doesn't always have to be serious. While there is certainly room for difficult conversations and painful emotions, I believe laughter, humor, and genuine connection are equally important parts of the therapeutic process. My goal is to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment where you can be yourself, speak openly, and feel understood. Above all, I want therapy to be a place where you feel supported, challenged when appropriate, and encouraged to make the changes that matter most to you.

A healthy mind is the best predictor of a happy life! I am passionate about helping people find happiness and develop the capacity to treat themselves with kindness, connect with others, and find purpose in their life. I have an active style and have developed a "healthy mind approach" to helping. This means we focus on feeling resilient, stable, strong, balanced, and happier rather than on mental illness. In this process, we will determine what gives you a sense of well-being and happiness. I will then support and teach strategies for strengthening positive feelings and mind-states. This may be in the form of mindfulness practices, brain-based tools, strategies for connecting with others or finding a greater purpose. For grieving people, I help address the most difficult symptoms while processing the loss and returning to a sense of balance and hope. I am an experienced and mature therapist with work experience, training, and personal history that qualifies me for this important work.

I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, working with individuals couples and families. I work with individuals and families dealing with a wide range of issues, and with both traditional and non traditional families. Who ever I am working with, I pay attention to the context of people's lives and the importance of the significant relationships in our lives. As a family and couple therapist I work with the ways our interaction patterns serve to promote healing, and the ways that those patterns help to maintain problems. In difficult times both individuals and families can become focused on their problems, and the more positive parts of our lives can become diminished. I think that one of the important tasks of therapy is to help people to focus on and utilize their strengths and resources

Bilingual and Bicultural psychotherapy services for Individuals, Children, Families and Couples.

Jim Houck is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been involved in the clinical mental health field since 1996. He is also a retired pastor and university professor who has trained others pursuing their counseling degree at various levels of professionalism. Jim has experience counseling people who have had near-death experiences, and he helps them integrate their spirituality with their mental health challenges. He believes that all people have the answers within themselves. Jim’s experiences with Native American, European, and Hindi cultures have given him a keen sense of intergenerational patterns among these populations.

Rachel Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of experience in the mental health and addictions field. Rachel works with adults who are seeking help with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, and life transitions.