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As a compassionate and empathetic counselor, Manuel looks forward to helping clients address mental health stressors....
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As a compassionate and empathetic counselor, Manuel looks forward to helping clients address mental health stressors.
Manuel Lima is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience treating adult clients who are struggling with relationship difficulties, anxiety disorders, OCD, obsessive thoughts, stress, depression, and ruminations. He loves to help his clients build the confidence and self-efficacy to overcome whatever obstacles they may be facing, whether the struggle is internal, or external.
Manuel received his Master's degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University. As a counselor, he is strongly versed in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and existential therapy (ET) to help clients learn to be in the moment, challenge negative automatic thoughts, and change behaviors to better cope with emotions. Manuel believes in giving his clients the necessary tools for improving their self-awareness, emotional regulation, constructive/rational thinking, and stress management outside of sessions.
Manuel respects and acknowledges each client’s individuality and tailors treatment to meet their needs. Manuel wants clients to feel safe and to improve their self-compassion and self-care. Manuel is dedicated to helping clients feel empowered to pursue what they desire personally and/or professionally. Clients will learn the skills necessary to navigate through life’s challenges and create an improved quality of life—reach out to schedule with Manuel today.
For the past 4 years, Manuel has been recognized as 3 Best Marriage Counselors in Newark, NJ per Three Based Rated!
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As someone who has experienced personal loss, I understand how it impacts us. I also understand how building new skills can empowe...
As someone who has experienced personal loss, I understand how it impacts us. I also understand how building new skills can empower us.
Hi, I am Deb. So happy you decided to visit my profile. I got my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed associate counselor in the State of NJ. I am also a National Certified Counselor. I have experienced working with people with challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD. I work with anyone 10 years and up. I am trauma informed and a Christian.
Clients can expect a safe, non judgmental space to express themselves. I listen and work together with you to promote growth and/or healing. I can add music, or other creative healing arts, and aromatherapy in session if requested and you are open to it.
If you are struggling and need to feel heard, seen and encouraged, I invite you to take the next step in your journey of growth and healing, please schedule an appointment. I would be happy and honored to assist you.
Congratulations on taking the first (and one of the hardest) steps. Together, we can achieve your goals....
Congratulations on taking the first (and one of the hardest) steps. Together, we can achieve your goals.
Clare Malchiodi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 22 years of experience. She has supported individuals and families in outpatient, in-home, and community-based services. She has worked with adults with autism, children’s case management, and adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, helping them transition from psychiatric hospitals to long-term housing and community integration.
Clare earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chestnut Hill College. Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing on years of experience in individual, group, and family therapy. She tailors her care to support clients navigating complex mental health needs and life transitions.
Clare meets each person with openness and empathy, aiming to truly understand their unique experience. She believes in creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported. Clare partners with clients to build a game plan that helps them move forward with clarity, resilience, and renewed hope.
As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am determined to be there with you, regar...
As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am determined to be there with you, regardless how bad the day is.
Kyra Baumstark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8 years experience viewing people as just that, people. She specializes trauma, anxiety, depression, and general life challenges.
Kyra received her Master's degree in Social Work with a Concentration in Clinical Practice with Children and Families from Monmouth University. She knows that every step you take is a big one, therapy might even count as two.
Take those two steps and schedule an appointment with Kyra. Then sit back and be proud of yourself that you did. She looks forward to working together as a team.
Life has taught me that growth rarely happens in a straight line, and that having a space where you can be honest, feel understood...
Life has taught me that growth rarely happens in a straight line, and that having a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and make sense of what you’re experiencing can make all the difference. I bring that belief into my work with each client.
I’m a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with a background in art therapy, and I bring a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach to my work. I work with adolescents and adults, including LGBTQ+ clients, navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, relationships, grief and loss, and major life transitions. I often work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and want a space to better understand what they’re experiencing and find a way forward that feels true to them.
I take a person-centered, collaborative approach, incorporating mindfulness and expressive arts alongside practical strategies tailored to your needs and goals. Together, we can build self-awareness, develop coping skills, and explore new ways of navigating life’s challenges.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. I’d be honored to meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and support you in taking the next step toward feeling more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself. When you’re ready, I invite you to schedule an appointment.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Jersey City, NJ usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Jersey City, NJ offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
We might run into the following challenges that affect the family unit:
These challenges can prove difficult to manage and work through together. Families should reach out for professional help when they encounter these challenges that they aren’t able to resolve on their own. Talking to a professional can help to ensure the happiness and health of our relationships with our loved ones.
If you think your family could benefit from talking to an unbiased third party with professional skills and experience to help, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Jersey City, NJ. We have family counselors on staff who can help you work through your problems, like those we mentioned above, and repair these important relationships.
So, what is family therapy? How can it help? And can it help your family? These are all important questions. First, family therapy is simply the process of working with a therapist to manage or resolve the problems that are affecting your relationships with your loved ones. It is a form of psychotherapy that helps families make amends and is typically led by licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs).
Family therapy sessions involve the family members who are affected by the given problems that have brought them into therapy. Now, the family therapist may also ask to meet with family members separately if they need to better understand the individual. Counseling helps by guiding important discussions that are otherwise difficult to have. Therapists can offer effective communication techniques, coping skills, and other important tools that help families work through their issues. If your family is dealing with the loss of a friend, family member, or pet; divorce or separation; behavioral issues in kids or teens; mental illness, or another significant issue, you can likely benefit from talking to family therapist
Family therapists can offer feedback and perspective that you wouldn’t otherwise realize. They can also guide productive conversations and lead your family to finding resolution.
Family counseling can help families of all shapes and sizes. We’ve already listed some of the reasons families pursue family counseling but there are other reasons to seek counsel from a family counselor, too. In any case, a family therapy can help you and your family…
Do these goals align with the goals you have for your family? If you achieve the above, do you think your family could reach a happier and healthier place? If the answer is yes, consider starting a relationship with a family therapist.
Thriveworks in Jersey City wants to help you and your family build the relationships that support a happy life for all. If you need help or support working through problems that plague your family, please call us. Our family therapists are dedicated to providing their clients with a safe space for working through their problems (be it in person or online).
To schedule a family therapy appointment at Thriveworks in Jersey City, NJ, contact us today. We can schedule your family with an in-person or virtual appointment right away. In addition, we offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, and often can meet with clients the same week as scheduling.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Jersey City is located in the Journal Square Plaza near Journal Square and Sip Ave, off Kennedy Blvd. It is near the Hudson County Courthouse and just around the corner from the Loew's Jersey Theatre.
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