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Jackie Gambardella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Jersey who has experience in providing therapeutic car...
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Jackie Gambardella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Jersey who has experience in providing therapeutic care to adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. She has vast knowledge and experience with the LGBTQ+ community. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work at Castleton University and received her Masters of Social Work from Stony Brook University.
Jackie uses an empathetic approach with a focus on strength bases, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior techniques. Her client centered approach creates positive outcomes for those she works with.
Jackie will provide a comforting and intentional relationship with you to assist in your growth and strength building to reach your goals.
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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.
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.
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.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Newark, NJ is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Newark, NJ work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
For many spouses, their “rest of your life” is filled with turmoil, frustrations, and annoyances. Wedding vows often include a line about loving one another in “good times and bad” because most marriages have good times and bad. Conflict within a marriage is unavoidable, but there is help for navigating the difficulty. Many spouses are choosing to go to marriage therapy.
Thriveworks Newark’s marriage counselors and therapists have worked with many spouses who want to create a better relationship. Often, they want to do better—they want to fall deeper in love, but they do not know how. Our counselors have guided many marriages toward a healthier, happier connection. Reach out today for help.
When spouses are experiencing difficulty in their marriage, they may wonder if now is the time to reach out for help and start marriage therapy. There is no formula for when spouses should start marriage counseling. It is a very personal journey and a very personal choice, but if you or your spouse is wondering if marriage therapy might help, that is a sign you may be ready. There is no right or wrong reason to reach out for help. A few of the reasons spouses have started marriage counseling at Thriveworks Newark include…
1) They Dislike Each Other. This is not something that spouses like to admit: even in healthy marriages, spouses may love each other, but they do not always like each other. Those feelings come and go in a happy marriage, but when feelings of dislike set in, it may be time to ask for help. The negative feelings are often fueled by some underlying issue: maybe a spouse made a reckless decision, cheated, lied, or more. Marriage therapists can often help spouses identifying the root cause of the tension and work through the problem. There are no guarantees. Sometimes, spouses decide the best way forward is to part ways. Whether the relationship can be repaired or not, marriage counselors can often guide the process toward a healthy resolution.
2) They Feel Apathetic toward Each Other. When the emotions rage, it is easy to see how fiery feelings can cause harm. However, when feelings completely subside, the ice can be just as harmful. Spouses may ignore each other’s concerns, needs, and feelings. Spouses may minimize problems or stonewall any attempt to move forward in the relationship. These actions can be intensely painful, and if apathy has become the relational norm, it may be time to reach out for help. Marriage therapists can often help spouses jumpstart healthy communication.
3) They Are Living Parallel Lives. Life is busy. Schedules fill up. Having a full calendar is not always a problem so long as spouses find time to connect. All too easily, intimacy and connection are the first things to go when schedules are packed. Often, the problem is not just about time—it is about an emotional distance. Marriage counselors often help spouses address intimacy issues and prioritize their connection so that they live busy but intertwined lives instead of parallel lives.
4) On-going Problems Are Escalating. Spouses are human beings so they will have flaws, and all spouses feel annoyed with one another from time to time. These little annoyances, however, can escalate. When small issues are getting big responses, it may be time to reach out for help. Escalation may be a sign that the marriage is facing deeper problems, and a marriage therapist can often help spouses figure out what is happening.
If you are struggling with your marriage, you are not alone. Many people struggle, and many people reach out for help. The marriage counselors at Thriveworks Newark Counseling are ready to meet with you, and we have appointments available. When you contact our office, you may be meeting with your therapist the following day. Many new clients have their first appointment within the same week of their first call. We do not put our clients on a waitlist, but we do offer weekend and evening sessions. Our therapists are also credentialed with many insurance companies which means we can accept many different insurance plans. Call today for a marriage counseling appointment.
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