I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who uses several therapeutic styles including cognitive/behavioral and reality therapies. My strengths include empathy, compassion, humor, and sensitivity to any issue that is brought to the "couch." My job is to help you help you and in doing so I am along for the ride and journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. I work with a varied clientele covering many different issues and feel that my approach is both inviting and invigorating in terms of allowing clients the opportunity to find a healthy path that was designed especially by them for them. I have experience with many different clientele and therapeutic settings including private practice, community agency, legal system, and college counseling center. I have worked in the prison/court systems, private practice, and college counseling center, and feel that I have the perspective that is necessary and desired for a successful therapeutic relationship. I am involved in the Veterinary Community of Central Florida as a consultant, therapist, and wife of a local veterinarian. I have a Bachelor of Science majoring in psychology. I also have both a Masters and Specialist Degree in Education with a focus in Mental Health Counseling. All three of these degrees are from the University of Florida. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and New Jersey.

Barry earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University, his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Touro College's Graduate School of Social Work, and specializes in the treatment of individuals with histories of anxiety, depression, trauma, and severe and persistent mental illness. He has over 7 years of experience working with adults, the elderly, and their families. He utilizes various therapeutic techniques and methods during his sessions in order to meet his clients' needs and establish a trusting and comfortable relationship. In turn, Barry aims to provide clients with a safe environment in which they feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring obstacles that hinder quality of life, all while working towards the achievement of their short and long term goals. He has worked with adults of various ages across different settings including a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. He also has experience facilitating group therapy sessions and mental health case management, both of which have proven to be beneficial to both clients and their families. Barry's experience has helped him focus on taking into account all factors that influence the well-being of his clients. Barry values supportive therapeutic partnerships, assertiveness, and open-mindedness; these form the foundation of his therapeutic style. Each therapy session or family meeting is viewed as a new opportunity to find ways to achieve and promote sustained personal growth.

As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth. I bring deep expertise in LGBTQ+ experiences, addiction recovery, and supporting individuals through life transitions. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and affirming, with a focus on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers like social anxiety, isolation, and personal limitations. I work collaboratively to explore underlying emotional patterns, supporting healing across diverse experiences including workplace stress, relationship dynamics, and personal identity challenges. I am committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their unique journeys, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation. Whether you're struggling with life transitions, interpersonal challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm here to support your path toward emotional wellness.

I am licensed in Texas with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Hi, if you are reading this ,it means you are seeking assistance in taking better control of your life to feel good about yourself and develop the skills necessary to solve what you view as problems. Today, many people are now seeking and receiving help to better control their lives. So, you are not alone. My goal will be to help you focus on the things that you see as impediments to your progress with expectation of assisting you in reordering your thoughts, and how and why your current thought process has led to where you feel you are emotionally today. I believe this approach can aid you in learning new ways to handle feelings and new ways of viewing the world around you. In other words, place a focus on your understanding affective stance and assist you in acquiring additional skills that possess the potential to help you be happy, healthy and have a good life. I formerly worked for twenty years at Rutgers University as a therapist serving clients who were working on successfully reintegrating into society. As such I had regular on-going collaborative relationships with State and Federal Authorities. I am a New Jersey based Licensed Based Counselor (LPC) with 26 years’ experience as a Mental Health Therapist. While I started at Better Help in 2021, I had to limit my involvement until 2025. My experience includes behavioral health centers, correctional institutions, schools, and in-home situations. My therapeutic approach focuses on assisting clients through focusing on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Counseling.

I am an LPC in New Jersey with 30+ years of experience. I worked at East Orange General Hospital from June 1985 - June 2014. I started as a Mobile Crisis Counselor - this means I went into the community to bring patients back to the hospital who were experience a true psychiatric crisis and evaluate the patient for psychiatric commitment. I transfer to there Outpatient Department and treated an array of patients from depression to the persistently mentally ill. While in Outpatient I helped develop and run the MICA (Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser) Program with a counselor from our addiction services. In 1995 I wrote polices and procedures for our first Partial Hospital Program and became the manager of the program. I then went on to help develop the Child and Adolescent Program. At this time I also handled the quality assurance for behavioral health and all the hospitals surveys for behavioral health. I then became Director of Behavioral Health - Inpatient, Crisis, Addiction Services, Partial Hospital Program, and Outpatient. I believe that in guiding the client through what they believe is their issues I can help them find healing so they can be there best possible selves.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in AL and MA and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in FL and NJ with 25 years of experience as a therapist and counselor in a variety of settings. I have helped people with a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, stress, career concerns, family and couples issues and military issues. I also have experience working with trauma and abuse survivors. My therapy style is warm, inviting and open. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity and compassion, avoiding labels and other stigma. My background is in cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered counseling. My goal is to work with you to develop treatment plans that fit you and your specific needs and concerns. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and the first steps it takes towards change. If you feel you are ready to take those steps, I am here to support and encourage you. At this time I am only available on Saturdays. Please visit my calendar to schedule an initial session. I look forward to working with you!

I am a psychotherapist licensed in New Jersey and New York with over 30 years of experience working with adult individuals. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and effects of trauma. I have been able to help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have worked with first responders, survivors of the World Trade Center attack and combat veterans. My therapy style is interactive and validating. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and empathy, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative psychotherapy. You and I will tailor our interaction and specific treatment plan to meet your unique needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I offer my support in your journey. I look forward to working with you.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I also specialize in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

WELCOME! Hours - Mon, Tue, Wed 5p -8p and only available appts not already taken will show as open on the calendar. Appts can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. Thank you for allowing me to support you on your journey. I am Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey as well as a Certified Life Coach with 21+ years of professional work experience in counseling and care management and psychiatric intervention services. In addition, I use Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive (Processing Thinking) Behavior Therapy, Dialectical (regulating emotions) Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing Therapy as well as Narrative Therapy, to name a few, to assist with focus on treatment goals and interventions for - 1) minimizing and managing stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms and mood disorders; 2) PTSD and traumas of physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse; 3)coping with grief and loss of family, loved ones, friends, pets; 4) focus on increasing motivation, improving self esteem, and confidence; 5) Life Changes; 6) Identifying Triggers for Anger; 7) Career Counseling; 8) Compassion/Caregiver Fatigue; 9) Depression, Mood Disorders; 10) Relationship Issues; 11) Family Conflicts; 12) Parenting Issues. Wishing you well Kay

As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. I am licensed in New Jersey with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, & professional coaching. I work virtually with clients on a one to one basis, as well as with couples as a specialty. I have always believed strongly in the capacity of people from all backgrounds to develop skills and make positive changes to better themselves. This understanding intersects with my belief that enabling clients to develop their capacity to adopt new patterns of thought/action is integral in helping them learn and grow. This is an essential part of my approach with clients. My main objective with every client is to build on strengths to develop skills that enable positive change. This process starts with collaboration to identify where the client wants to be by the end of the therapeutic relationship to aid in the creation of treatment goals. I will draw from a broad skill-set that includes knowledge of family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, development of assertiveness skills, how to address issues with self-esteem/self-worth, addiction recovery and relationship issues. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a New Jersey-licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in helping couples strengthen and develop their relationships throughout the lifespan. My primary service offerings include Couples Therapy for premarital and newlywed couples seeking to build strong foundations, as well as couples transitioning to a new life stage (newly dating, new parents, soon-to-be empty-nesters, etc.). Most clients come to me before they are in a state of crisis. My approach centers on empowering clients to develop deeper self-understanding and meaningful connections. I have extensive experience helping people work through relationship dynamics, communication barriers, and personal growth obstacles. Drawing from The Gottman Method, Woman-Centered Transformational Coaching, and culturally responsive frameworks, I strive to meet each couple exactly where they are. My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized guidance that honors your unique experiences and supports your journey toward deeper connection and empowerment in all areas of life and relationships.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.