Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
WE ARE OFFERING TELEHEALTH THERAPY SESSIONS DURING THIS TIME. Dr. Gervasi has successfully treated many people who want help from trauma, depression or anxiety. Dr. Gervasi has successfully treated PTSD for many years and has multiple additional certifications in combat related PTSD through VA/Dod and certified in victims of violence and rape crises treatment. Dr. Gervasi is an affordable...
How can you become your best self? Whether you are a couple seeking the best version of your relationship, a professional looking to sharpen your skillset, or an individual seeking to awaken your most authentic self, my work is custom-tailored to guide you in calibrating your mind towards authenticity, joy, excitement, and love. If therapy has not worked for you in the past, come in for an...
Your path to health and happiness emerges through nurturing body, mind, and spirit. As a licensed psychologist, I work with adult clients as they move toward healing from a variety of mental health and life concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, self esteem issues, academic struggles, life transitions, and cross-cultural dilemmas. In a therapeutic...
Clients come to me when they are facing a challenge that they need support with. They might be wondering if there’s more to life or how they can feel more satisfaction in their lives. I can help you look at the blocks that are keeping you from reaching your goals. To do this I use a Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) approach as well as a Solution-Focused approach. I work holistically and see individua...
We live in a culture where we deal with daily stress and sometimes trauma based on our marginalized identities, whether they be race, gender, sexual orientation, class, or ability level. Combine that with the fast pace of everyday life and the ongoing effects of climate change, and it becomes easy to feel overwhelmed and lose our balance. Having been in practice for 15 years and tuned into the...
We seek to provide counseling to clients from a holistic perspective. We want to empower individuals and families to reach their greatest potential. Better Days offers a person-centered perspective which tailors treatment plans to the client and their current experiences. We also provide clinical supervision for graduate level clinicians looking to obtain clinical licensure. Contact us for...
Hi, I'm Gayle. If you're feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just plain stuck, you might not want to talk to your friends about it or you might worry that your family won't understand. That's where I come in: I believe in the power of listening and the resilience of people. I can help you dig in, move forward, and get un-stuck! I specialize in anxiety and depression, life transitions, and couples...
Using experience drawn from extensive work in various settings, I provide services to those who are negotiating challenges with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders. In addition, I provide services to families affected by those struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders as their burden can be considerable. I will work with you to develop a truly individualized...
Are you feeling sad anxious or depressed? Are you having relationship issues that you don’t know how to solve? Is your child struggling at home or at school with emotional issues ? I have many years of experience dealing with every conceivable kind of individual and relationship problem. I am a kind compassionate person who loves people, loves to listen to them and also wants to help them in...
*** NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS*** ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE *** If you are experiencing Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Life Transitions or Trauma/PTSD symptoms I can help you. You might be feeling overwhelmed or anxious about a number of issues or you might just feel stuck. Navigating your emotional well being can become a liberating experience if you are working with the right therapist. My compassion...
Village Counseling Services offers the longest running comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program in central New Jersey. To uphold the integrity of the DBT treatment model, we feature a structured and selective intake process and all members of our DBT Consultation Team have been intensively trained. We provide our clients with intensive, individualized treatment by maintaining a...
I cater to clients who are ready to start their therapeutic journey and find relief from problematic symptoms ( e.g. depression, anxiety, and those related to relationship problems, parenting concerns to name but a few). Therapy is a collaborative experience therefore it's important to be prepared with honesty and effort to begin along the pathway for positive change. As your therapist, I am he...
Currently offering online telehealth counseling due to COVID-19. My clients tell me I'm easy to talk to. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental, approach to counseling and therapy which centers around the core belief that all humans deserve empathy, kindness, and respect. I primarily work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life stressors, or addiction issues and would gladly welcom...
I UNDERSTAND! I understand trauma, addiction and I understand pain. I have been in recovery from substance abuse and everything that comes with it since January of 1991.I know what it means to journey from a place of brokenness to a place of wholeness. Addiction and other maladaptive behaviors are just symptoms of a deeper rooted problem. If you feel like you KNOW what to do but just cannot see...
I treat young adults, adults, and older adults presenting with a wide range of life issues, needs, and concerns. I focus on maladaptive stress, anxiety, and mood instability stemming from various life situations (academic distress, finances, career, family relationships, personal relationships, and the diagnosis/treatment of physical health issues as examples). I do so by increasing self-awaren...
