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Having come from the foster care system, I can relate to and understand the importance of mentorship, resilience, acceptance, and ...
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Having come from the foster care system, I can relate to and understand the importance of mentorship, resilience, acceptance, and access to social supports.
Alexander "Alex" Arici is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 4 years of experience, who specializes in the treatment of individuals experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, depression, personality disorders, and more. He is passionate about serving the needs of youth and young adults, as well as any who are navigating the struggles of managing life transitions throughout middle and late adulthood.
Alex was able to complete a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University. He is a former foster care youth with personal experiences of navigating "the system" with all of its ups and downs. His eclectic approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing (MI).
Life is complicated and hard enough as it is with all its joys and hardships. Therapy can be a place for you to be and express yourself without having to worry about what anyone else thinks about you. It's a place for you to safely self-reflect and build the life you desire. Alex cares about your growth and well-being. Go online or give the office a call to start working with him: You'll learn the tools, techniques, and strategies that you'll need to navigate this thing we call life.
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Miriam is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has experience treating adolescents and a...
Miriam is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has experience treating adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and many other mental health conditions. Miriam is a caring and compassionate person who works diligently to provide education on the best possible treatment options and plans, including medication and non medication options.
Miriam completed her master's degree at Rowan University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and worked at Cooper University Hospital for the past 7 years caring for patients in the hospital setting. Miriam provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual needs using a holistic approach with a focus on mind and body. She believes that the best outcomes are those that are built on a foundation of trust and authenticity between patient and provider.
Miriam's goal is to develop an individualized treatment plan and help guide you on your mental health journey.
I will go above and beyond to facilitate treatment....
I will go above and beyond to facilitate treatment.
Yolene Auguste is a bilingual (English, Creole) board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with years of experience working with adults and seniors. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorders, OCD, panic disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, stress, women's issues, and much more.
Yolene completed her Master's degree at Walden University with a specialization in Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She incorporates a list of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches to facilitate treatment. She establishes a good rapport between patients and families. Her patient treatment always revolves around family therapy.
Yolene is certain that she will be able to make a positive impact by helping her patients to alleviate their ordeals. You can reach out to her to schedule an appointment. She looks forward to working together as a team.
As a hispanic minority counselor, I understand the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment...
As a hispanic minority counselor, I understand the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment.
Deisther Munoz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey. She has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic care to many ages of various cultural backgrounds and a range of clinical diagnoses. These include major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring disorders.
Deisther completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean University and University of Medicine and Dentistry. She also received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson. Throughout her career, Deisther has worked in various psychiatric settings that included intensive outpatient programs and programs of assertive community teams.
Deisther's goal is to create a supportive therapeutic setting that encourages growth in self-awareness, creates an increased desire to change, and helps the individual to continually practice coping skills throughout their time in therapy. She utilizes a client-centered/eclectic approach to accommodate everyone's unique needs during their therapeutic journey.
As a Hispanic minority counselor, Deisther understands the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment. She seeks to establish and create a healthy rapport that builds trust and support during your journey towards self-discovery, self-growth and to achieve a higher level of functioning in your everyday life.
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My go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is a combination of existential and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Existential therapy emphasizes free will, self-determination, and the search for meaning, aiding individuals in confronting life's existential questions. CBT offers a structured approach to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, renowned for its effectiveness in addressing conditions like anxiety and depression.
The tools I teach in family therapy include:
Indicators of meaningful progress in family therapy include:
Clients can enhance their therapy experience by regularly practicing acquired skills outside of sessions. This repetition is crucial for skill acquisition, helping internalize the techniques and making them more effective in managing mental health challenges.
To prepare for your first family therapy session:
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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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.
Siblings bicker, parents fight, cousins stir the pot. Although normal, in some instances it can cause a pretty big rift in the harmony of your home. If you and your family are struggling to get along or see eye to eye on certain things, you could benefit from working with a family therapist. Thriveworks Newark Counseling has family therapists with years of experience in helping families, and they can help yours too. To get started, just give us a call. We’d be happy to help you make some changes.
There is never a “right” time to do something. You just have to want it.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are now is the time to seek help. Instead of letting your situation get worse, explore the benefits of family counseling.
The counselors at Thriveworks Newark Counseling have helped families cope with issues like:
ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, divorce, drug misuse, addiction, eating disorders, parenting concerns, post-traumatic stress disorder, behavioral problems, communication issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, financial stress or strain, grief, and loss.
These are just a few reasons why families seek out the help of a professional. Some of the reasons above may sound like individual concerns, however, they can cause tension amongst the whole family if one person is struggling to handle what they’re dealing with personally.
Family counseling, at its core, is designed to help families get back to a better place for their overall mental and physical wellbeing. The counselors at Thriveworks Newark are the best of the best professionals. You can trust that your family will receive the necessary assistance and skills to resolve conflicts and move forward.
When starting family therapy, your psychologist will work to understand each individual’s needs, goals, and expectations in order to figure out where the root cause of the problems lie. Doing so will allow your therapist to come up with an individualized plan of action to achieve those goals. Family therapy is often short-term, meaning families may only attend a total of nine sessions. That being said, every family is different and if you need more than nine sessions, that’s okay, too!
Our fully qualified therapists work to:
It’s important to work through any issues that you and your loved ones have. Waiting too long to get the help you need can result in breaking family ties, little to no trust, and broken relationships. Seeking out help is a tough choice, but a good one to make. If you are ready to heal and open your arms to your loved ones, you are in the right place.
Thriveworks Newark, NJ has a team of family counselors who are available and ready to help you this week. To get started, just give us a call at (862) 243-3264 or visit our online booking portal. You might even meet with one of our family therapists within the week of your initial call. We have flexible scheduling options so you and the rest of your family can find an appointment time that fits all of your needs. Plus, we accept most major insurances.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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