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I connect with and understand the emotional, spiritual and mental health strain placed on us by our present-day society....
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I connect with and understand the emotional, spiritual and mental health strain placed on us by our present-day society.
Kathryn Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) who has over 35 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for adults with a diverse range of clinical needs, including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Kathryn completed her Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Niagara University, Niagara Falls NY, and received her Master's degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University-New York. Kathryn utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based therapy (SBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and mindfulness approaches.
Kathryn's success lies within her ability to put clients at ease, ensuring their well-being is her focus. She has cultivated relationships with her clients empowering them with greater strength, sensitivity, and perseverance in pursuit of their mental health goals. Kathryn hopes to work with you to accomplish whatever you set your mind to—go online or give our office a call today.
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As someone who has struggled and loved someone who has struggled, I carry tons of empathy for those who have been impacted by a me...
As someone who has struggled and loved someone who has struggled, I carry tons of empathy for those who have been impacted by a mental health diagnosis.
I am a licensed social worker (LSW) with 4 years of experience. I largely work with adults experiencing anxiety or depression, stress, trauma, substance use disorders, or life transitions. I take a person-centered approach and collaborate with each client to develop realistic and relevant goals for therapy. My professional experience includes outpatient settings and opioid treatment programs.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I use techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
I know how hard it can be to ask for help—it feels vulnerable. I'm hoping to make the next step as smooth as possible. I hope to create a safe space where you can feel heard, but also motivated. If you're seeking encouragement with validation and empathy, your progress toward healing and growth can start here.
As a woman of color who has faced significant life challenges, including profound trauma, I believe in empowering individuals to t...
As a woman of color who has faced significant life challenges, including profound trauma, I believe in empowering individuals to trust themselves and embrace the possibility of a new beginning in pursuit of healing and overall well-being.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 6 years of experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care across diverse settings. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, risk and safety assessments, and individualized, evidence-based treatment planning. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, personality disorders, sleep disturbances, and challenges with attention and focus.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from the University of Cincinnati. My clinical approach is patient-centered, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I focus on collaborating with clients to develop treatment plans that support emotional stability, improved functioning, and long-term mental wellness.
I strive to create a nonjudgmental, supportive space where healing can occur at a pace that feels right for you. If you are seeking clarity, stability, or renewed hope, I am committed to walking alongside you with compassion, respect, and understanding as you work toward lasting balance and well-being.
Life constantly presents challenges and complexities; however, when met with the empathy and support of a therapist, they are neve...
Life constantly presents challenges and complexities; however, when met with the empathy and support of a therapist, they are never faced alone.
Lauren Nickerson is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey with over 2 years of experience in mental health care. She is passionate about providing therapeutic care for adolescents and adults who are seeking coping skills and support to manage life’s difficulties. Lauren specializes in anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, women’s issues, and more. At Rutgers University, Lauren earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) following the completion of her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Lauren utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapies based on the client’s needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and internal family systems. Lauren’s approach to treatment is person-centered and culturally sensitive, as her goal is to ensure that each client feels understood, validated, and respected.
Starting therapy is a vulnerable experience, but it does not have to be intimidating. Lauren strives to offer a welcoming, collaborative environment where you begin to realize your strengths, inherent value, and worth as you find your most authentic self. When the time feels right, Lauren is ready and eager to meet you!
I'm an active therapist that likes to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and ask questions to get to the core of a problem....
I'm an active therapist that likes to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and ask questions to get to the core of a problem.
Amy Loder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience. She helps clients of all ages to navigate issues related to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, anger, workplace problems, family and relationship dynamics, assertiveness, communication, and boundaries.
Amy completed her Master's degree in Social Work through the University of Southern California. In sessions, Amy utilizes, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and much more.
Amy prefers to take a warm and engaging approach. If you would like to work towards improving your emotional health, she's happy to explore issues with you. Schedule your first session with Amy today.
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Exploration of life via psychodynamic theory and treatment by dialectical behavior therapy are what I find to be the best approaches to start healing PTSD and other trauma. Psychodynamic theory studies the past, like early life with caregivers, to better understand our present-day life choices. Dialectical behavioral therapy provides different ways to manage distress, learn to become less reactive and more calm, and adopt new views of ourselves, others, and the world.
Within dialectical behavioral therapy, I teach clients to process emotional pain and quiet fear. I may use coping tools such as engaging the senses to distract from overthinking, meditation, grounding skills to feel firmly rooted, and ways to respond with less intense anger or fear. Overall, I teach clients how to slow down and change their response from trigger to reaction. We repeat this practice over time, which often leaves clients feeling empowered and safe.
I know a client is recovering from PTSD when they say they have managed to change reactivity like great anger or fear and now feel more in control and at peace within their emotions.
It has been mentioned in literature that meditation and exercise are powerful ways to begin re-regulating (calming) the nervous system after one has encountered a threat that caused emotional wounding. I often suggest these tools, as well as ten minutes daily of deep breathing to decrease being alert and anxious.
When starting therapy, I suggest clients know that healing can take time and go easy on themselves while they learn new ways of coping and relating.
Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.
Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Red Bank therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.
Thriveworks trauma counseling in Red Bank, NJ is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Red Bank, NJ will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
Healing from a trauma often means opening up old wounds. It isn’t always easy.
Pain, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness are all possibilities when undergoing counseling. The trauma counselors at Thriveworks Red Bank can offer support.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment today, call us at 732-606-4469.
Some of the most common symptoms of trauma include:
Trauma and the possible result of PTSD look differently in everyone, so if you don’t resonate with any of these symptoms that’s okay. The professional trauma counselors in Red Bank can bridge the gap between your pain and your future through research-backed, client-focused therapy.
At Thriveworks Red Bank Trauma counseling, our therapists can help you through:
Call Thriveworks Red Bank for more information or to schedule an appointment today. We can be reached at 732-606-4469.
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