Find a Therapist in Spring Lake, NJ

We don't believe in an "ideal" or "good fit" clientpatient for care. People visit our office because of one or a combination of daily obstacles or hassles: These difficulties can be emotional, like persistent feelings of anxietydepression. Some people, it's the hurdles of navigating an existential andor major life transitions (like school, loss, work, a health condition). For some, it's the distress of communication and relationship conflict(s) that are unbearable (either at work, home, or with a partner). And some, they just want to end unmanageable unhealthy coping behaviors, like avoidance, isolation, emotional eating. We provide compassionate support. We are here to help you face life's challenges and improve your emotional well-being. We create a safe and supportive space for your healing and personal development. We work with your motivation to change, your open-mindedness, and honesty to start your journey towards a healthier mind today and every day.

Are you struggling with depression or anxiety due to life transitions? Are you having difficulty parenting your children? Do you wonder what a better relationship with your partner would look like? Do you need help in regulating your emotions? Would you like to develop higher self esteem? I use a collaborative approach to helping women in therapy. Together we can work as a team to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and family history. I want you to feel heard, understood and respected in a non-judgmental environment. I will work with you to identify goals that are in line with your unique needs and values. I find it important to use honesty and transparency to meet each woman where they are in the therapy process. Together we can work as a team to increase insight and develop strategies to improve your quality of life.

Dawn M. Hughes, Ph.D., ABPP, is a clinical and forensic psychologist whose private practice is based in New York City. Her area of expertise involves helping people who have experienced interpersonal violence, trauma, and anxiety issues. She has provided effective treatment for traumatic stress, sexual assault, rape, intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, and other adverse issues for more than 20 years. Dr. Hughes holds a faculty appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York-PresbyterianWeill Cornell Medical Center, was President of the Women's Mental Health Consortium from 2009 to 2017, was a founding member of the Trauma Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association, and is a member of several other trauma and professional organizations. Dr. Hughes received certification in forensic psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology in 2005 and has been qualified as an expert witness in State and Federal Courts in several states.

I support clients in building the skills to regulate emotions, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change. My work integrates my training as a therapist, behavioral scientist, mindfulness teacher, and coach, drawing on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness. I help clients live more fully in alignment with their values, strengthen their health and functioning, cultivate resilience, and deepen their sense of meaning and purpose. My background includes advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Positive Psychology. I also teach mindfulness-based approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP).

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

My philosophy and vision in treatment involves facilitating a combination of talk therapy and mindful body practices, enabling each person to realize his or her unique self with compassion and awareness.

You may have tried therapy, medication, or both and still feel caught in familiar patterns. Living with depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction can be exhausting, especially when previous treatment has not brought the relief you hoped for. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to understand what is keeping you stuck and explore a more personalized path forward. I am Michael Glaz, a New York-licensed mental health counselor and founder of MG Counseling Group. I work with teens and adults, including people facing complex trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and treatment-resistant depression. Together, we look at your history, your goals, and what has or has not helped before. My approach integrates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and body-based methods. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) when appropriate. Our work can help you understand persistent emotional and relationship patterns, process painful experiences, and develop practical ways to respond differently. We will shape the process together, with attention to your needs and pace. I offer individual and couples therapy in Manhattan and Woodmere, along with online sessions throughout New York. You are welcome to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss what you are looking for and whether we would be a good fit.

As warm and compassionate therapists, we are committed to understanding your needs, life experiences, and strengths that have shaped you into the unique person you are today. We have expertise working with individuals of all ages in a variety of clinical settings. Collaboratively, we will develop healthy coping strategies that will allow you to effectively manage your life stressors and process your past that have left you feeling stuck, so you can move forward with intention & purpose. We specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chronic illness, and relational issues. We strongly believe in empowerment to improve your insight that leads to personal growth & healing by utilizing an integrative, client-centered approach. We will create a safe space for you to reach your full potential, where you feel motivated and heard throughout the therapeutic process. We will walk beside you to develop an optimistic mindset to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. YOU have the courage to begin this journey of self-discovery to pursue your own happiness!

Therapy is more than talking about what’s wrong, it’s about understanding what you’ve been through, learning how to manage what you’re feeling, and developing the tools to create meaningful change. My approach integrates DBT, somatic-based therapy, EMDR techniques, and CBT to help you address the connection between your thoughts, emotions, body, and relationships. If you struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, negative self-talk, difficulty setting boundaries, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, therapy can help you move forward. Through DBT, we work on practical skills for emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and healthier communication so you can respond to difficult situations instead of feeling controlled by your emotions. Through CBT, we identify the negative and unhelpful thought patterns that may contribute to anxiety, self-doubt, shame, or feeling stuck. You’ll learn how to challenge those thoughts and develop healthier, more balanced ways of thinking. With somatic-based therapy, we pay attention to how stress and past experiences show up in your body. Together, we work toward greater awareness, grounding, nervous-system regulation, and a stronger sense of safety within yourself. Using EMDR-informed techniques, we can gently address distressing experiences and emotional triggers while building coping resources and helping you develop a greater sense of control and emotional safety. You deserve a space where you can be understood, not judged. Therapy can help you move from simply surviving to creating a life that feels more balanced, connected, and fulfilling.

I practice in a Relational psychoanalytic style in which we work together to honestly, creatively and sensitively address whatever issues, conflicts, losses and dysfunctions you may be contending with. With 34 years wide-ranging clinical experience and extensive postgraduate training, my aim is to promote a steady and supportive therapeutic connection between us where all thoughts, feelings, behaviors and other aspects of your unique self may be safely revealed, explored and understood. My areas of specialization include all forms of addictive disorders (alcohol, drugs, sexual compulsivity, eating disorders, gambling), trauma issues and personality disorders as well as depression, grief and loss, LGBTQ issues, chronic medical illness and sexual concerns. Throughout my career, I have worked empathically and effectively with an adult clientele of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds as well as all sexual and gender identifications. I bring both passion and compassion to my work and welcome the opportunity to share the therapeutic journey with anyone to whom I can be helpful.