Find a Therapist near Glen Head, NY

You've probably been holding it together for a long time. Managing the job, the relationships, the responsibilities, the version of yourself that everyone else needs you to be. And you're good at it. That's actually part of the problem. High-functioning doesn't mean fine. It means you've gotten very good at keeping the harder stuff out of sight, including from yourself sometimes. And at some point, that stops working. The anxiety bleeds through. The relationship hits a wall. The transition you thought you were handling turns out to be bigger than you expected. Or you just wake up one day and realize you've been running on empty for longer than you can remember. That's usually when people find us. I'm Manuela Correia-Guerra, a licensed professional counselor, approved clinical supervisor, and the founder of MVCG Psychotherapy Services in Spring Lake, NJ. I've been doing this work for nearly 20 years, and what I've learned is that the people who are hardest to help on paper are often the easiest to work with in the room. Sharp, self-aware, motivated. They just need someone who won't let them intellectualize their way around the actual work. That's what we do here. At MVCG, I've built a close-knit team of clinicians who share the same core belief: that real change requires more than coping strategies and a sympathetic ear. It requires honesty, clarity, and a willingness to look at the things you've been carefully not looking at. We work from a person-centered foundation, which means you lead and we follow your pace. But we're not passive. We'll ask the questions other people won't. We'll name the pattern you've been living inside of. And we'll stay in it with you until the work is actually done. My own approach is shaped by Carl Rogers and Gestalt therapy, which is a long way of saying I believe deeply in your capacity to figure this out, and I'll be direct with you while you do. Not harsh. Not clinical. Direct. There's a difference. We see clients in person at our Spring Lake, NJ office, serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and via telehealth throughout New Jersey. We specialize in anxiety, high-functioning anxiety, trauma, life transitions, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), couples and marital counseling, caregiver support, and men's mental health. We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Horizon BCBS, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Meritain, and UnitedHealthcare. If something here sounds familiar, that's not an accident. Reach out. We'll take it from there.

My ideal clients are adults and families who are struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, or feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn next. I specialize in supporting individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I provide assessment, clinical guidance, and care coordination to connect clients with the appropriate level of treatment and create a clear, supportive path toward stabilization and recovery. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to do next, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel difficult, but it’s often the first step toward real change. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you sort through what’s going on and figure out the right next steps, at your pace. I encourage you to reach out when you’re ready.

I specialize in work with gay men. Are you worried that most therapists will not truly understand you, or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because you are a gay man? I had these same concerns, and they motivated me to become a psychotherapist who could help others like me. We will work together in a safe and relaxing environment to discover and actualize the solutions you need in order to live a more fulfilling life. With 20 years of clinical experience, I have honed a comprehensive approach that ensures each session addresses your specific needs and goals, helping you achieve meaningful and lasting change. To achieve this, I integrate a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems, and Zen therapy. I am also a certified sex therapist. The foundation of our work together is the strong therapeutic relationship we build.

I work with adults and young adults that desire change in their lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, perfectionism, stress and life transitions. I specialize in helping my clients develop the tools needed to manage difficult emotions and create a healthier way of thinking. In my virtual practice I prominently use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as my treatment approach. I help you develop coping skills to manage emotions that are interfering with your day-to-day life. We simultaneously explore your underlying thoughts to create an understanding of why these emotions exist and how they can be overcome.

My psychotherapy practice is based on a few essential beliefs: 1) Creating emotional safety and mutual trust is at the heart of the therapy process. 2) The therapeutic relationship is the vehicle to healing and growing. 3) Humans need connection/relationship in order to thrive, along with a sense of autonomy, and a deep sense of being known and loved in spite of our flaws. 4) Our brains and bodies are biologically hard wired for survival; our earliest relationships teach us what we need to do to feel safe. This hard wiring can change if we have healing interaction with others. 5) Couples/Families can create safety for each other if they learn new ways of relating. 6) Therapy is not an endless process. I offer individualized therapy and through the work my clients find that: they develop a stronger self image, recognize what they can and cannot control, decrease anxiety and conflict in close relationships and in relationships at work, create emotional safety for those they love as well as for themselves, cope with stress using new skills, understand the connections between what they think, feel, and believe, are able to be more self aware, and learn to live life with a sense of intention, satisfaction, comfort,and pleasure. I have been a successful therapist for almost four decades, with ongoing training in different therapies. My approach is integrative, relational, and is tailored to the needs of my clients. Over the years I have been with clients as they discover or share their darkest experiences and most shameful secrets. It is a privilege to work with people, listen to them, witness their life experience, and and empower the to lighten the weight they carry. It is also a privilege to witness as repair in relationships takes place, and to be with patients as they experience growth, strive for goals, and find satisfaction and joy in their endeavors.

Jennifer Lauricella is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a board-certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) with more than 25 years of experience working with adults who are seeking help with a variety of issues. Jennifer offers support to people who want to gain or deepen their understanding of their life experiences by building awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Tufts University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Expressive Arts Therapies at Lesley University.

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported, especially in spaces where that hasn’t always been the case. I work with trans, queer, and non-monogamous clients who are seeking a therapist who not only affirms their identities but shares community and understanding. Whether you're exploring your identity, processing internalized messages, seeking gender-affirming care, or just want someone who gets it, you're in the right place. I also work with clients navigating depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, and major life transitions. No matter what brings you to therapy, my approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I believe in meeting you where you’re at and working together to identify your strengths, set meaningful goals, and grow in ways that feel right for you. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and dialectical therapies, I tailor our work to your unique needs, and I’m always continuing to learn and evolve so that I can better support you as your full self.

Imagine you’re at the point where things aren’t completely falling apart, but you know something isn’t working the way it should. You’re handling responsibilities, showing up for work, your family, and the people who depend on you. On the outside, things look fine. But internally, you might feel stuck in the same arguments, the same stress, or the same patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to handle them on your own. You may be the kind of person who usually figures things out yourself. You push forward, solve problems, and keep things moving. But when it comes to communication in your relationship, managing stress, or navigating a major transition, it can feel like you’re running the same play over and over and getting the same result. That’s often when people reach out. My role is to help you slow things down and make sense of what’s actually happening underneath the surface. In our work together, we focus less on venting and more on understanding patterns, improving communication, and building practical strategies that you can apply in real life. If you come in as a couple, I help both of you step out of the cycle you’re stuck in so you can actually hear each other and move the conversation forward. If you come in individually, we focus on identifying what’s keeping you stuck and developing clear, actionable ways to change it. My style is active, structured, and solution-focused. I ask direct questions, offer clear feedback, and help you translate insight into real change. The goal isn’t just to talk about problems. The goal is to help you move forward with more clarity, better communication, and practical tools you can use outside the therapy room. If you’re motivated to do the work and ready to approach things differently, therapy can be a powerful place to reset patterns and start building something healthier going forward.

Depression, anxiety, ADHD, and chronic stress can turn everyday life into a constant uphill climb. You're managing work and daily responsibilities, but only by burning energy to stay focused and keep things from slipping. From the outside, things may look fine, yet inside, it takes consistent effort to keep moving forward. It's frustrating when pushing harder doesn't help and nothing clicks. I offer a structured, goal-oriented approach centered on clarity, accountability, and practical strategies, helping you build momentum, improve focus, and feel steady and confident navigating daily demands and long-term goals.

Welcome! It can be hard to recognize that you might have parts of your life that you have pushed aside or are uncomfortable with. It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge this and then to take the steps to reach out to someone for assistance. I believe in working as a partner with people to explore areas that cause difficulty, to build upon solutions that have previously worked, and to learn new skills to improve one's ability to cope. I enjoy getting to know the people I work with and finding solutions that are unique to them. One of my greatest professional joys is being with someone as they grow in ways that allow them to find calm, confidence, and better ways of coping in this wild world. If you feel we might be a good match, I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you. Telehealth provided across NY State only. I am accepting new clients and have availability in the morning hours (9am-12pm).