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I am committed to guiding clients toward greater wellbeing, offering tools and support to overcome obstacles and enhance personal ...
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I am committed to guiding clients toward greater wellbeing, offering tools and support to overcome obstacles and enhance personal and interpersonal growth.
I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about health and well-being. I hold MSNs from New York University (Adult NP) and Wilkes University (PMHNP). I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorder, and personality disorders. I focus on fostering trust, nurturing the therapeutic relationship, and providing guidance and support to help clients navigate challenges, improve mental health, and strengthen relationships.
I combine pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy, including CBT, motivational interviewing, and active listening. With empathy and collaboration, I help clients manage symptoms, overcome challenges, and build emotional well-being and stronger relationships.
I am committed to offering a safe and supportive environment where you can explore challenges without judgment. Together, we will focus on growth, resilience, and practical strategies to improve your mental health and strengthen your overall well-being.
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Cory Birch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with 12 years of experience in the me...
Cory Birch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. Cory is passionate about working with adolescents and adults to address their own unique challenges. He specializes in anxiety, depression, men's issues, work-related stressors, and life transitions. Cory has a diverse background in the counseling profession, working with severe and persistent mental illness, autism spectrum disorders, general anxiety, depressions, trauma, and much more.
Cory completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Centenary University. He utilizes a mix of treatment approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered, to best work with each client's unique needs.
We all have our unique challenges in life. Cory is confident he can support you and help you achieve your goals in treatment.
As a therapist, I strive to empower individuals to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives, while providing a safe an...
As a therapist, I strive to empower individuals to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives, while providing a safe and non-judgmental space in which personal growth can occur.
Ilana Epstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey with 9 years of experience working in the mental health field. Ilana aims to provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental environment, one that will offer clients the space they need to begin working towards their personal goals, while learning how to effectively manage and prioritize their mental and emotional well-being. Ilana has worked within a wide variety of treatment settings and has experience treating a diverse range of clinical needs, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, and substance use disorders. Her practice style is upfront, honest, and compassionate, and she will work with you to determine the best therapeutic approach to effectively address your current concerns and treatment goals.
Ilana received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Through her educational background and professional experience, she understands the many circumstances that contribute to making us unique — culturally, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Ilana aims to guide clients through their unique mental health journey by providing them with the individualized support that they need to grow. Some of the therapeutic approaches she uses to navigate these areas include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), and motivational interviewing.
There are times when we all could benefit from extra support, when the challenges we are facing may feel daunting and insurmountable. Ilana strives to empower individuals, and to assist them in recognizing the abilities they have to create positive changes in their lives, while supporting them as they embark on their mental health journey. Ilana will be there to offer help and support along the way.
My extensive background in the field guides my eclectic approach to meet my clients where they are and to guide them in attaining ...
My extensive background in the field guides my eclectic approach to meet my clients where they are and to guide them in attaining the life they envision.
Jessica Warren Frazier is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 22 years of experience providing therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and phase of life transitions.
Jessica completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Evergreen State College and her Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University Seattle. She believes client-centered collaboration is the most effective tool to guide her clients towards their wellness goals. Jessica utilizes strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches to therapy with a foundation of creativity and flexibility to best meet the unique needs of each client.
Jessica prioritizes strong therapeutic rapport and compassion as the ultimate foundation to the therapeutic relationship. From there, she will guide you towards the meaningful life you envision.
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My approach to grief and loss counseling adapts to the nature of the loss and its impact on the individual. I focus on helping clients process their feelings related to the loss, explore ways to rebuild their life while adapting to the loss, and develop coping strategies to manage their emotions associated with grieving.
The tools and coping strategies I utilize in grief and loss counseling include:
Clients make meaningful progress when they report feeling more positive, lighter, or more motivated due to the coping strategies learned. Indicators of progress also include clients feeling more accepting of their loss and finding the ability to move forward in a meaningful direction.
To supplement their grief and loss counseling, clients are encouraged to practice self-care, give their minds time to rest, and engage in activities like hobbies, journaling, exercising, or meditation. These activities help in not ruminating on the loss and finding contentment in the moment.
Preparing for the first grief and loss counseling session involves identifying the main reasons for seeking therapy, including the nature of the loss and its impact. Understanding these aspects can assist the therapist in providing the most effective help.
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Paramus, NJ have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Paramus, NJ will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Paramus is located near Sunflower Ave and Century Rd, off NJ-17. It is near the Bergen Community College campus and close to The Valley Hospital.
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