anxiety therapy in ridgewood, nj
My Approach
You’ve tried everything you can think of to manage your anxiety, but nothing has changed.
You’ve tried venting to friends or family, flipping through self-help books, meditating with those calming apps (that maybe stressed you out more?), or diving into a Netflix binge just to avoid feeling all the feelings.
But you’re still feeling…
Frustrated by the struggle to cope with intense worry and the uncertainty it brings.
Disconnected from loved ones, making it challenging to fully engage in relationships.
Overwhelmed by racing thoughts that leave you feeling exhausted, on edge, and unable to focus.
Treatment
I use a two-part approach in therapy: one approach helps you better understand yourself—why you think, feel, and react the way you do—while the other focuses on practical tools to manage stress in real life (because deep insight is great, but so is being able to manage overwhelming thoughts when they come up). This combination lets us explore how your past may be influencing your present, while also building healthier ways to cope with what life throws at you.
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This is the process of gaining insight into one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help you make positive changes in your life.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that helps individuals learn skills to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and cope with stress. It combines principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques. DBT focuses on building skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Insight oriented therapy can help you to better understand yourself by increasing awareness of the connection between your past experiences and your current mindset and circumstances.
DBT teaches you to use practical skills which can help you to better navigate challenging situations and manage your feelings in the moment, which can help create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
is insight oriented therapy or dbt right for you?
Insight oriented therapy and DBT is a good fit for you if you…
Want to understand your own thoughts and behaviors
Have difficulty managing overwhelming emotions
Feel stuck in repeating patterns or relationships
Want to worry less and be more present
What we’ll work on
With therapy, you can…
No longer feel overwhelmed by your emotions and thoughts.
Learn how to feel more confident in your decisions.
Improve your relationships and learn to be more present.
Gain new coping skills to live a happier, more fulfilling life.