Find a Therapist in Somerville, NJ

Through various experiences working with teens, adults, and seniors I was able to utilize integrative practice methods, including spirituality, CBT, and life experience to best help another individual redevelop hisher idea of life's journey.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Rowan University. My bachelor’s degree in Psychology is from Penn State University. My experience in the mental health field includes crisis intervention and suicide prevention among a diverse population, including the LGBTQPIA+ community. I have worked with people with a variety of different struggles including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, job stress, self-harm, and grief. I work with clients who are ready to explore connections between their past and present and gain relief from symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, I help to equip my clients with tools to help them better manage life's everyday stressors. Anxiety, depression, and general life stressors can make us feel like we are walking around with a heavy weight on our shoulders. I would welcome the opportunity to connect with you and help you to achieve a greater sense of peace.

I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) with 1 year of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. My passion for helping others began in teaching and caregiving before I discovered my calling in counseling. I work with clients ages 12+ from diverse backgrounds to address trauma, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. I strive to create a space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can take root.

Thank you for visiting my page! I will help you learn, develop, and utilize coping skills to alleviate stress, reduce symptoms, and overcome the challenges you are experiencing. I will help you manage feelings of depression and elevate your mood. I will assist you in reducing the intensity of anger and anxiety and increase your ability to function. I will help you acquire and practice communication skills to improve your family and social relationships. I will help you build confidence and a consistently positive self-image. Our work together will aid in your emotional, psychological, and physical growth. I will help you take action and make change. During this time of crisis and confusion, I offer remote sessions for greater accessibility. Please contact me for more information regarding FaceTime, Skype, and other remote options. My treatment approach is solution-focused and empathetic. I hope to empower you to draw on personal strengths and find attainable solutions. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a safe and comfortable space for our work together. If appropriate, I also include family members to improve the communication processes within a family. My goal is to empower you to learn and apply skills to appropriately deal with stress and improve the quality of your life. I offer evening and weekend availability and attempt to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your schedule. Calltext or e-mail me today!

I bring a grounded presence and use a warm and collaborative practice approach. I focus on helping people ease anxiety and depression, navigate difficult relationships, and get clear on what they need to create a firm ground from which to connect with a deeper vision for their lives. Those I've worked with have described me as an attuned and engaged listener and a caring and compassionate guide who will show up for their hardest moments while helping them tap into their sources of creativity, joy, and resilience. My work is healing-centered, with expertise in early childhood trauma (including sexual trauma), family conflict, divorce, and loss. I bring creativity, open-heartedness, and open-mindedness to helping people get unstuck in the areas that matter most to them. Additionally, I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS). My approach is fundamentally rooted not only in exploring difficult emotions and experiences with compassion and tenderness but also in connecting to your strengths and watering the seeds of what makes you feel alive, connected, nurtured, and whole. Cultivating self-love is at the core of much of the work we will do together. I weave together a practice approach rooted in mindfulness, anti-oppressive, and healing-centered frameworks. I believe deeply in the importance of creating spaces where grounded healing is relatable, empowering, and widely available. As a queer person, I understand complexity and the importance of community and connection. My work is also rooted in a sense of justice and social embeddedness, with an understanding of how individuals operate within complex webs of social forces, which inevitably explores how to engage with white supremacy, patriarchy, heterosexism, inequity, and other systemic producers of harm. Relatedly, I care about exploring the inter-generational dimensions of both pain and strength. I am deeply committed to those I work with, their paths of healing, and to staying present with them along those paths. I bring a warm, empathic sense of grounded presence and creativity about how to meet each individual person’s needs, hopes, and deepest intentions for their lives. While I know therapy to be a transformative space in which to heal, I’ve also seen how being held in the community, connecting deeply with the earth, and connecting with one’s innate creativity can hold immense transformative power for healing. Throughout my life and career, I’ve drawn on these ideas in my own healing and my work. I’ve also engaged in training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) (a modality designed to address the difficulties associated with single, multiple, and complex trauma experiences) and internal family systems (IFS), a modality that holds us with nuance and complexity and that can be profoundly helpful in working through being stuck, navigating stress in relationships, and healing from past experiences.

You deserve a life of happiness and health. Together we can understand your life, then craft a plan that addresses the source of your stress. Are you overwhelmed, or unsure how to achieve your goals? Therapy is a powerful tool that can resolve the difficulties you face. It strengthens coping skills and self-esteem.

As an integrative, multidisciplinary therapist, I offer a blend of evidence-supported and holistic approaches to help you achieve emotional and spiritual wellness. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, I provide personalized therapy with the aim to unearth barriers and foster a deeper connection to your true self. In our work together, we'll use holistic and integrative therapy to help you first "put out the fires" in your life and learn to keep them at bay so that you can connect with your inner self, align with your values, and find your purpose. Many people come to me for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes, looking for practical tools to "fix" their problems while working toward longer-term emotional balance, self-compassion, and a fulfilling life. I can help you navigate your emotions in the here and now, understand past challenges so they can stop plaguing you, build resilience, and ultimately move forward with intention. I understand the courage it takes to seek support and a desire to lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we can navigate challenges, uncover your strengths, and work towards goals. Your journey to self-discovery and healing is unique, and I'm here to guide your every step. Let's embark on this transformative path together, moving from pain to celebrating empowerment.

If social anxiety has been holding you back from living the life you want, whether it's speaking up at work, forming meaningful connections, or simply feeling comfortable in everyday social situations, I'm here to help you move forward with confidence. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC) with an M.Ed., I specialize in helping adults overcome social anxiety using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP). These proven methods provide practical tools and strategies that create real, lasting change. My educational background includes training from New York University (NYU), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, where I developed a strong foundation in behavioral therapies that actually work. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to face your fears at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we'll work to understand the thoughts and patterns that fuel your anxiety, develop concrete skills to manage difficult emotions, and build your confidence through carefully planned exposures. My approach is warm and compassionate, while also being structured and action-oriented, because I know that real change comes from both insight and practice.

Therapist with 10yrs experience providing therapy to adults and teens using evidence-based techniques. Accepts Aetna and Highmark insurance. In my 10+ years of experience in the field of psychology, I have helped individuals overcome a broad range of challenges and mental health issues. My work draws from several evidenced-based therapeutic approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I tailor my therapeutic approach for each individual client to best meet their unique needs and goals. I specialize in individual therapy for teens and adults. I treat a broad range of issues with a focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma. For those looking to use their insurance benefits, I’m an in-network provider for Aetna and Highmark insurance plans.

I have specific expertise working with couples as well as individuals navigating difficult relationships. I particularly enjoy working with high-achieving professionals, over-thinkers and cycle-breakers. I am an active therapist, meaning that I will ask questions and point out patterns to help you get to the root of what really brought you into therapy. I am a warm but direct straight shooter who values transparency and I use humor, intuition, and spontaneity in my work. My aim is not to tell you what to do, but rather to help you listen to your own inner wisdom.