As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. My approach centers on understanding each client's unique journey, with a deep commitment to addressing challenges like stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and interpersonal dynamics.
I bring a compassionate and nuanced perspective to therapy, focusing on areas such as communication challenges, social anxiety, life purpose exploration, and healing from past experiences.
My therapeutic style emphasizes collaborative healing, helping clients develop stronger self-understanding, emotional resilience, and meaningful connections. I create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate personal empowerment.
I support clients in developing practical coping strategies, improving relationship skills, and moving toward more authentic, fulfilling lives. Whether you're experiencing relationship difficulties, managing life changes, or seeking deeper self-awareness, I'm committed to walking alongside you with respect and genuine care.
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
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Sergio is the best!
Written on Feb 04, 2026 after therapy with Sergio for 3 months on issues concerning anger management
Sergio is the man and the app makes it easy to work with him
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I just started therapy with Sergio and feel confident he will be able to help me and my family.
Thank you
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
Sergio is insightful and honest. He challenges me to see the facts and keeps up with everything.
Thank you
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Sergio is a wonderful compassionate man!
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
He makes me feel very comfortable discussing important issues in my life. He offers me advice when I need it and helps me see the entire picture of my situation rather than just one view. Sergio Rato has been working with me to get through a very difficult time in my life and I am truly grateful to have found him!
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Sergio is awesome he listens to me and offers great input and has helped me immensely
Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and adhd
Great therapist, I’ve had amazing successful in growing with him.
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and grief
Sergio has been very helpful. I am very grateful to have his help.
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
I have been working with Sergio for a year. I have learned so much about myself through the insightful questions and redirections Sergio takes me through. I’m grateful for all of his time and attention.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Sergio is great. He is very supportive and understanding.
Written on Mar 02, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Sergio is a great therapist! Depression can be very difficult to overcome and I have Sergio on my side to reassure me that with the right mindset I can get better.
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I have had Sergio as a therapist for 1 year now. He has been great. He has been able to give me such insight into so many of the things I struggle with. He really helps me understand how to deal with things.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great therapist! Gives plenty of undivided attention, plenty of time, responds to all messages, and remembers all the different points you may bring up. He'll help guide you through the issues you're having and maybe the work you'll have to do for better mental health
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Sergio is literally the best! As scary as therapy was to me, he made it seems so okay. I can’t even tell you how often I tell everyone my therapist is the best.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Sergio is truly the best. He has been an immense help since the first session. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and gives great feedback and suggestions.
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
He's a very smart guy who understands human psychology well. His explanations are always spot on to the matter you're discussing and actually useful. I've had a number of therapists and he's what I consider a "good one."
Written on Jul 11, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Great therapist. Understands concerns and provides great feedback, wisdom, and knowledge on reasons of the issue(s) and ways to approach the situation. I am very grateful to have him as a therapist
Written on Jul 09, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Sergio is very practical, intelligent, and understanding. I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I would like to keep it simple, Sergio is amazing, he help me out to so many different ways, reduce syllabus of my anxiety to almost nothing, help me out with my depression and to understand where it's coming from, also he does help me to build confidence in my personal life and also to my working environment, always respectful always in time super easy to talk
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
He is really good, supports you like a friend
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
What an amazing therapist and guy. Thoughtful, always listens and gives me great advice that actually works and makes a difference in my life. Can not thank him enough for everything he helps me out with. Close friends and people in my life have commented on the change they have seen. Thank you, Sergio for everything you do!
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Sergio is amazing
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Finally a therapist that just gets it and gives advice that makes sense! I’m so glad I found Sergio! Thank you for everything!
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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