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Having come from the foster care system, I can relate to and understand the importance of mentorship, resilience, acceptance, and ...
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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.
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I understand how isolating it can feel to navigate life’s challenges without support, which is why I’m passionate about creating a...
I understand how isolating it can feel to navigate life’s challenges without support, which is why I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel seen, heard and understood.
Hi, I'm Nahshira McKay, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I work with clients navigating identity, relationship concerns, emotional regulation, and life transitions, and I strive to create a space where you can show up as your full, authentic self—without fear of judgment. I earned my Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. Working with diverse populations facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring challenges has shaped my ability to meet you where you are—whether you're overwhelmed, stuck, or looking for support, clarity, and growth.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe you already have the capacity for change, and my role is to help you tap into those strengths while building practical tools along the way. I incorporate evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to your unique needs.
I'm especially passionate about working with individuals exploring their identity, as well as couples and families who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their connections. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
"To walk a mile begins with a single step" As a therapist and an individual who has experienced trauma, loss and emotional pain, I...
"To walk a mile begins with a single step" As a therapist and an individual who has experienced trauma, loss and emotional pain, I have an authentic understanding of how life stressors can impact one's life and how such trials can be used to build and empower our future endeavors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with clients who have experienced depression, both childhood and adult trauma, codependency issues, anxiety, grief/loss, stress, life transitions, and PTSD. I also work with individuals suffering from grief, divorce, and issues pertaining to aging. I offer counseling to teens, adults, and families through a down-to-earth counseling approach.
Together, we'll create a schedule that works for you-whether it's weekly or bi-weekly, in person or online. I'll regularly check in to ensure you're satisfied with your progress, and I'm always open to feedback to adjust your treatment as needed.
My core beliefs are grounded in unconditional positive regard for all. My passion is to help others reach their full potential of emotional peace. If you are ready to begin your journey, feel free to call and make an appointment. I am here and ready to listen!
As a practicing clinician in the field of psychology, I understand the rigors of striving for improvement....
As a practicing clinician in the field of psychology, I understand the rigors of striving for improvement.
David Wojtkowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults through stress, trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. David is passionate about helping clients set clear goals, work through barriers, and move toward meaningful change in ways that feel safe and empowering.
David earned his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. His therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavior therapy, solutions-focused therapy, and trauma-informed practices with free association and mindfulness, always tailored to meet the client’s unique needs and pace.
David is a Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and the father of twin teenagers. He brings a deep understanding of military trauma, anxiety, and depression, and is committed to helping clients feel seen and supported through every step of their healing journey. Reach out today!
I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where I draw on evidence-based, integrative approaches to help you feel truly seen, heal from ...
I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where I draw on evidence-based, integrative approaches to help you feel truly seen, heal from life’s challenges, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly nine years of experience providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, peer conflicts, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions who are seeking support, clarity, and practical tools to feel more grounded and confident. Many of the individuals and families I work with want to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, build effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
My approach is integrative and personalized, drawing from CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy—tailored to what works best for you. I help clients build practical coping tools, increase self-awareness, and heal from past experiences so they can feel more grounded, confident, and in control.
Together, we'll work at a pace that feels right for you toward meaningful, lasting change. Therapy with me is about more than symptom relief. It is about reclaiming your voice, reconnecting with your values, and building the life you want. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and empowered.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Kathryn: I use brief strategic family therapy because it encourages family members to talk to each other and use reframing techniques to reduce conflict.
Kathryn: CBT is commonly used in family therapy because it assists clients with adjusting their self-defeating or irrational beliefs to change their feelings.
Rachel: My preferred approach in helping families is to use the family systems approach and empowerment because often, when there are challenges, every family member is impacted, and some family members need to be empowered to have their voices heard.
Kathryn: Tools I teach in family therapy are setting positive, firm boundaries and the effective expression of feelings.
Kathryn: Effective communication is taught so families have a safe place and way to express their feelings.
Rachel: I teach communication skills so that each member of the family is heard by all the others. I work on teaching assertive communication as opposed to passive, passive-aggressive, or aggressive communication.
Kathryn: Progress is occurring when the family reports that they are communicating effectively with each other.
Kathryn: Progress is occurring when the client reports that they are able to communicate more effectively.
Rachel: I know a client is making meaningful progress when therapy is more collaborative among family members as opposed to having one or more members dominating sessions.
Kathryn: Clients can use the tools they have acquired in therapy in their daily lives.
Kathryn: Clients can follow suggestions from therapy sessions.
Rachel: I encourage clients to practice assertive communication and listening skills outside of therapy.
Kathryn: Clients should prepare to be open and honest about their emotions.
Kathryn: Clients can prepare to be open and honest about their emotions.
Rachel: To prepare for the first family session, the individuals might want to write a list of things they would like to improve upon for their own individual needs as well as collective family needs.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Red Bank, NJ usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Red Bank, NJ offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Thriveworks in Red Bank has family counselors who understand that no family can be perfect. We believe that the sooner we can stop chasing perfection and start chasing unconditional love, the faster we will see real growth in the family unit. Whatever your family shape–biological, adopted, foster, stepfamily, living in one house or two houses or three houses, or anywhere in between, Thriveworks in Red Bank is here to serve you.
Call 732-606-4469 to learn more or schedule a family therapy session today.
Thriveworks in Red Bank promises to work with you and your family to equip you with the tools you need to grow through difficult times and prepare for the storms to come. Some of what we cover includes:
Family therapy in Red Bank is centered around you and your family. Our goal is not to change your structure but to strengthen the bonds already there. We will always seek to preserve and celebrate your familial culture and beliefs all while encouraging love and growth! We pride ourselves on working with clients, not trying to change them.
A few of the focuses a family counseling session might have include:
Red Bank family counseling will always be focused on rebuilding and strengthening. It takes a lot of courage, faith, and resilience to reach out and talk to a counselor about your family strife. Red Bank counselors thank you for that. You are proving with every step you take that you are willing to fight for your family. This is a sign of strength, never weakness!
There are some common reasons families come to counseling. This includes:
Red Bank family counselors create a space where your family can come to heal, grow, and prepare for the future. Our families are some of the most influential people in our lives, so having it be a healthy, happy place is important.
To schedule a family therapy session, or to talk to a counselor about other options, give us a call at 732-606-4469. We offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments, and accept most major insurances. We look forward to meeting you!
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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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