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In today's world, the struggle is real and I am here for you to explore how we can manage everything life throws at you....
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In today's world, the struggle is real and I am here for you to explore how we can manage everything life throws at you.
Robin Carlock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) who specializes in treating addiction, mental health symptoms, trauma/post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), life transitions, women’s issues, and LGBTQ+ or other sexuality issues in adolescents, teens, and adults. In Robin’s career, she has worked with individuals, couples, and families providing clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions.
Robin completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Monmouth University. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Robin is also problem gambling certified. She is empathic and provides a safe space to explore sensitive topics. She encourages her clients to exercise their creativity, personal beliefs, and cultural practices for the best success rates. Robin traveled abroad and stayed in Spain for some time, which helped her gain skills in cultural competence, and she has integrated this into her style.
Robin hopes to create a therapeutic relationship that makes you feel safe within sessions and to assist in reaching your goals. Two of her top priorities are maintaining confidentiality and providing a nonjudgmental space for you to vent about any and all subjects. Robin utilizes multiple modalities of evidenced-based practices to provide the best care. Her therapeutic style consists of strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology. She promotes a client-centered and holistic approach to incorporate the mind and body into treatment. Robin believes that therapy is a place for growth and patience for yourself to see the growth to happen.
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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 3 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!
Having come from the foster care system, I can relate to and understand the importance of mentorship, resilience, acceptance, and ...
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.
I believe we are all connected and it's important to keep an open mind to learn about each other....
I believe we are all connected and it's important to keep an open mind to learn about each other.
Margaret Ginter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing as an outpatient therapist for over 20 years. Margaret has experience with a variety of issues and diagnoses including anxiety (ie. general and social), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma, addiction, life adjustments, relational and emotional issues, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Margaret's approach is warm, welcoming, client-centered, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, striving to help individuals heal and learn tools of self- acceptance and find power to move through adversities, finding inner resilience. She uses eclectic approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-based, and recovery/12-step ideology. Margaret’s dedication is evidenced by the commitment she makes to build relationships with her clients.
I am committed to guiding clients toward greater wellbeing, offering tools and support to overcome obstacles and enhance personal ...
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.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My preferred approach for teen counseling is to build a strong therapeutic alliance with each client. I find the best benefit in creating a relationship in which the teen understands that they are the expert of their experience and I am not an not an authority figure in the same way that all other adults in their lives are.
In teen counseling, I often teach stress management skills like time management and emotion regulation, social skills (often through the use of role plays), and cognitive strategies to manage thoughts, such as the CBT strategy of examining the evidence.
I know that a client is making meaningful progress when they begin to notice positive changes in their typical thoughts or behavior patterns. I often also know that they are making meaningful progress when their parents report an improvement based on their observations and experience of the teen client.
Clients can supplement their time in counseling with regular journaling, self-care, and self-reflection.
To prepare for their first session, a teen can determine what they like and dislike about their current circumstances and what changes they would ideally like to see within themselves.
Thriveworks child & teen counseling in Red Bank helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.
Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Child & teen counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child & teen counseling at Thriveworks in Red Bank, NJ depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child & teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
Childhood isn’t always blissful happiness and adventures. As much as we as parents try to protect our child, bad things happen, and they might be struggling. When they do, it can be hard to know how to handle it. How are you supposed to talk about a loved one’s passing to a six-year-old? And a conversation with your 3rd grader about why they’re acting out in class won’t be all that beneficial.
At Thriveworks in Red Bank our child and adolescent counselors understand that childhood is not immune to difficulties. But we also have a keen understanding of the wonderful resilience of a child’s mind. Whatever you child is going through, they can overcome it and continue to thrive. For more information or to schedule an appointment today, give us a call at 732-606-4469.
Thriveworks Counseling in Red Bank, NJ employs some of the best child and adolescent counselors for this very reason. We can’t always relate to what a child is thinking and feeling, but we can seek to understand them. Our client-centered therapeutic approach means we will always get on our client’s level. So however old you child is- toddler, adolescent, young adult- and whatever they are going through- familial changes, trauma, loss, mental health concerns- you can rest assured that they are in the best hands possible.
Red Bank adolescent counselors believe in never turning a child away. There is no such thing as a problem that is too big or too small for counselors. They deserve the absolute best chance at a healthy, happy, fulfilling future, and counseling can be a big protective factor of that. As always, if you have any questions about the therapeutic process for children or what you roll in that will be, give us a call. We are happy to talk to you about it.
Specifically, we see children for issues such as:
Every child is wonderfully unique, and every part of them plays a big part in the counseling process. We are not just our problems, and the same goes for children who are coming to counseling. Thriveworks Red Bank has counselors who are trained to understand the intricacies of a child’s mind and know how to point them in the direction of healing and growth.
It all depends on the age of your child, the circumstances they are in, and their own personality. For older children who are able and willing to talk through their experiences, a safe, unbiased, nonjudgmental space away from outside pressure could be what they need to process stuck emotions. Other children, particularly younger ones, don’t have the self-awareness to process verbally. This is when advanced, researched techniques can be used. Red Bank counselors are skilled at:
If you have questions about child therapy or want to schedule an appointment today, go to our website or give us a call at 732-606-4469. We have both in-person and online child therapy. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments, and accept most major insurances.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Red Bank is located near Mechanic Street and Globe Court, off Highway 35. It is right by the south part of the Navesink River and by the Riverside Gardens Park.
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