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Anxiety Counselor
Michael Barmak, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07016 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
I help my clients learn how to self-soothe the part of them that is anxious. You can all do this by becoming aware of what you are telling yourself about a situation or others. Our thoughts often cause our feelings. I can teach you a process to be able to identify your false beliefs, learn the truth and then know what the loving action(s) you need to take to feel higher self worth and calmer.
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Anxiety Counselor
Chris Tomkins, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCS
Licensed Professional Counselor
In 07006 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
There are many times in life when it is helpful to think ahead. But oftentimes we may dwell on the future too much, imagining or predicting bad and scary things happening. If we do a lot of this, we might activate our fight-flight-freeze circuitry, setting off tense muscles, a racing heart or nausea as our brain prepares our body for survival actions. Therapy can help people learn to calm their bodies and return their minds to the present, to what is, instead of what could be.
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Anxiety Counselor
Kerry Ann Barrett, LCSW-R
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 11201 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
Counseling will allow you to identity the things that triggers your feelings of anxiety and stress. It is important to explore current coping strategies whether successful or not. You will learn skills and technique to better manage your feelings and reaction. Some of these skills may involve relaxation, reframing thoughts, prioritizing or delegating tasks.
![Akeisha Rivera, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/akeisha-rivera.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Akeisha Rivera, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
In 10017 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
The world is a demanding place these days and we get pulled in so many different directions—add to that the stress of having, keeping, or finding a job, family and/or relationship pressures—and anxiety and stress can so easily gain the upper hand. My goal as a therapist is to help you talk though your issues and concerns so that I can give you the tools to help you overcome your sources of anxiety and stress.
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Anxiety Counselor
Trisha Sanders, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07675 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.
![Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gerald-schoenewolf.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychoanalyst
In 10009 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
Anxiety and stress are interrelated. Generally people with anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, tend to internalize conflicts that cause them to always be stressed out, which affects their thinking and behavior. Through an eclectic psychotherapy approach that includes psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioral work, I help them release the fears and angers that underlie the build-up of stress. In time they learn to moderate their feelings, cope better with stressful situations and live a calmer life.
![Tanvi Mathew, MS, LPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/tanvi-mathew.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Tanvi Mathew, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
In 07450 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
Anxiety is a feeling that we experience at some point in our life. It’s that feeling of intense nervousness and fear that translate into physical symptoms. For some, the experience occurs more frequently with more severity and can go from occurring periodically to an everyday feeling. It can take a toll on your daily life ranging from your health, outlook on life to how you function socially. You will learn where your feelings of anxiety are stemming from and why they are so persistent. You will also become aware of how your physical and emotional symptoms not only connect, but how they trigger one another. Becoming complacent with anxiety shouldn't be a norm. Let's find your happiness.
![Jennifer Okwerekwu, MD, M.S., Psychiatrist](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jennifer-okwerekwu.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Jennifer Okwerekwu, MD, M.S., Psychiatrist
Reproductive Psychiatry & Integrative Women's Mental Health Practitioner
In 11385 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
We’ll start by getting on the same page: what is bringing you to therapy, what are our goals for incorporating medication, and what would it look like to truly feel “better?” We’ll discuss your past history with both psychotherapy and medication, the current challenges you’re facing, and what you hope to get out of this process. You and I will collaborate on a treatment plan that maps out how we’re going to get there.
![Jacklyn Rukaj, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jacklyn-rukaj.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Jacklyn Rukaj, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Resident
In 10016 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
Anxiety and stress hold you back from living and enjoying life to its full potential. Let's work together to explore the sources of your anxiety, stress, and distress, and work together to create positive, solutions-focused momentum to help you move forward and open up your possibilities As a postdoctoral psychology resident, I am highly trained, and strive to create a safe and supportive environment. I believe that each relationship is a unique interaction, and tailor my approach to each client’s needs, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and a Humanistic approach.
![Francesca Wehr, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/francesca-wehr.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Francesca Wehr, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07094 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
In my approach to anxiety and stress treatment, I focus on helping clients understand the root causes of their anxiety while providing practical tools to manage symptoms. Using evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, and mindfulness, I guide clients in recognizing negative thought patterns, reducing physical symptoms, and developing healthier responses to stress. My goal is to empower individuals to regain control, enhance emotional regulation, and build resilience, ultimately leading to greater peace and balance in their daily lives.
![Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-kolba.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC
Psychotherapist
In 10013 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but for some the anxiety is so frequent or intense that it interferes with their lives or even triggers panic attacks. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help my clients get a sense of control over their own anxiety. We collaborate to learn skills to reduce the frequency or intensity of the anxious feelings, to tolerate the anxiety when it does occur so they can still function through it, and to practice habits that reduce stress and improve general mental health.
![Allison Gaydos, LMSW, LSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/allison-gaydos.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Allison Gaydos, LMSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
In 07306 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
Clients can navigate stressful and distressing events in the present by healing from past painful or traumatic life experiences. Processing the events can decrease emotional response and increase cognitive flexibility. Clients struggling from feeling emotionally hurt, isolated, selfish, helpless, or hopeless can gain insight into symptoms and treatment of depression. Clients can learn emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationship skills and heal from past painful experiences that may influence current thoughts and belief systems in an unhealthy way.
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Anxiety Counselor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
In 10012 - Nearby to Upper Montclair.
While most treatment approaches for anxiety and stress are effective on the surface, they dont treat the real problem. Mantras, deep breathing, and rational dialogues about your fear being irrational rarely work---for most people dont believe it or you!. Imagine if you can trick the brain into changing without you telling your conscious mind that you are changing it? Problem with anxiety and stress is that the brain in this state knows you want to change it and it resists. Contact Kevin@kevinfleminphd.com for the ultimate stress and anxiety solution that will literally change your brain's autonomic nervous system patterns while you sit on your butt. 877-606-6161