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I believe that life is a journey and my role is to provide guidance and support to help you find your way....
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I believe that life is a journey and my role is to provide guidance and support to help you find your way.
Leslie Small is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience. He has worked with adults, teens, couples, and other populations dealing with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and many other concerns. Leslie has spent time in community mental health and private practice settings. His broad background enables him to assist a wide range of people.
Leslie received his Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. He utilizes a humanistic clinical approach that focuses on connecting with his clients and helping them discover their inherent strengths so that they can be the best version of themselves.
Leslie believes the partnership between therapist and client is the foundation for success and growth. He promises to provide support while fostering capabilities, setting goals, and developing a plan for life’s challenges. Schedule an appointment with him today!
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I strive to create a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship where my clients can feel safe and supported....
I strive to create a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship where my clients can feel safe and supported.
Greta Buerkle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. Having lived and worked in NYC for many years, she feels blessed to have a diverse clinical work background serving her clients. She is experienced in assisting with a broad range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and relationships. Greta assists clients in the development of self-awareness, personal understanding, and effective coping with difficult experiences and uncomfortable emotions. Greta’s sensitivity is the gift that allows her to connect with many of her clients.
Greta received her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia's School of Social Work, specializing in Advanced Clinical Practice. She integrates humanistic, holistic, and cognitive behavioral therapies that support the mind, body, and spirit. Greta’s therapeutic style is client-centered, strengths-based, and psychodynamic.
Greta is nonjudgmental and accepting and incorporates mindfulness-based stress reduction, emotional intelligence development, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and self-compassion practices to support her clients. If you are ready to begin your wellness journey, schedule your first appointment today!
As someone who has faced many challenges and adversities in life, I know how important it is to feel safe and supported, and I am ...
As someone who has faced many challenges and adversities in life, I know how important it is to feel safe and supported, and I am here to provide a compassionate space where you do not have to face life's challenges alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience providing therapeutic support to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical experience includes working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, addiction and recovery, stress management, adjustment disorder, and perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where clients feel at ease and the process of beginning therapy is as smooth as possible.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Monmouth University. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, drawing on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, strengths-based perspectives, and motivational interviewing to best support my clients.
My goal is to help clients build resilience and create a personalized path to healing that reflects their unique needs and life experiences. I am dedicated to walking alongside clients as they navigate challenges, discover new insights, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
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At Thriveworks, Life transitions counseling is a specialized form of therapy that focuses on helping individuals navigate major life changes, adjustments, and transitions. The specific approach and techniques used in this type of therapy can vary depending on the individual’s needs and the nature of the transition. Life transitions counseling is designed to provide support, coping strategies, and a safe space for individuals to explore and process their experiences.
Life transitions counseling starts with an initial assessment where the therapist gathers information about your specific transition, emotional state, concerns, and goals. In this supportive and non-judgmental space, you can process the myriad of emotions that often accompany life transitions, including stress, anxiety, and grief. The counseling process also focuses on helping you to adapt to changing circumstances, set new goals, make informed decisions, maintain healthy relationships, explore evolving identities, and access ongoing support throughout the transition.
Life transitions are difficult because they alter our sense of what is \\\\\\\”normal,\\\\\\\” affecting our relationships, routines, work life, home environment, health, and much more.
The best way to make your life transitions easier is to seek the assistance of a counselor who can offer you Life transitions counseling to help address and adapt to the changes you are experiencing.
Life transitions 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 life transitions counseling can differ widely, depending on an individual’s specific needs and the changes happening in their life. Typically, this counseling is short-term, spanning several sessions over a few weeks or months. The exact number of sessions and how long it takes are decided in consultation with the counselor, considering how the individual is progressing and what they want to achieve.
Counseling is a valuable tool for building a life that is healthy, enriching, and fulfilling. Seeking support from a counselor is not a sign of weakness but a step towards taking control of your happiness and health.
You deserve the best life possible, and sometimes that means reaching out for help. Call Thriveworks at (732) 795-5217 to get started today.
Admitting that you could use help is a sign of strength and responsibility. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be time to consider counseling:
These symptoms indicate that the stress of your life transition is affecting your health and happiness. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, a Toms River Life Coach can help you navigate these challenges.
Life Transition Counseling, also known as Life Coaching, is designed to help you navigate significant changes and transitions in your life. At Thriveworks Toms River Counseling, we value you as an individual with unique situations, goals, and setbacks. Our approach is client-centered and judgment-free, encouraging you to bring any problem, question, or concern to your sessions.
The goal of life coaching is to transition you to a new stage of life equipped with the tools to create a healthier, happier existence. During times of significant change, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. Our counselors are here to shine a light on the issues at hand and help you through each stage.
No matter what stage of life you are in, Thriveworks Counseling in Toms River welcomes you. When you are ready, give us a call at (732) 795-5217 to schedule your first session.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Toms River is located near Allen Street and Main Street, off Route 37. It is near the Ocean County Courthouse and Huddy Park.
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