Hackettstown is the home of Mars Chocolate USA, which is the maker of M&Ms, Snickers, Twix, Mars, and Milky Way candies as well as other foods. Working with chocolate all the time can be a stressor for many people who are on a diet and sometimes we just need that extra help to figure out our feelings about what is going on.

In and around Hackettstown you can find some of the state’s best mental health experts who can help you with whatever is bothering you no matter what it is. There are counselors and therapists available immediately who can help you right now so just reach out today.

Psychologist Kristy Nimz providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Kristy Nimz

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

Welcome! You're here because you have an interest in changing your life. You've already shown a great amount of courage and initiative in taking your first steps toward embracing your best self; it is an honor and a privilege for me to help you do just that. I'd like to give you some information about my background. I received my B.A. in psychology from Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA in 2004. After graduating college, I worked in the community as an outreach case worker for adults with chronic and severe mental health diagnoses as well as dual diagnoses. During this time, I assisted in crisis intervention, clinical assessment, as well as individual/group counseling to evaluate treatment goals and objectives. I went on to receive my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ in 2009. When I obtained approval by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2015, I began working for a community agency as an intensive in-home clinician for at-risk children, youth and their families. During this time, I've had the privilege of providing individual as well as family counseling services to those families in need of stabilization in the community. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor through the NBCC. I consider myself to be a very client-focused clinician; your beliefs, needs and goals are what drive treatment first and foremost. I also like to incorporate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing. I feel as though the key to change is mindset; as a result, I like to do a good deal of work with mindfulness as well as cognitive reframing. As someone who has worked with a great many families, I also have a wealth of experience in family dynamics, healthy communications, and appropriate boundary setting within the family unit. I also have the benefit of parenting experience through having a toddler of my own! Some areas of focus with which I have experience treating include: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-injury, relationship issues, parenting problems, family issues, career challenges, and panic disorder. I've worked with both children and adults who have faced abandonment, emotional trauma, physical trauma, or sexual trauma. I consider myself an easygoing, disarming person to talk to; my job is to make you feel comfortable, as if you are talking to an old friend. I also pride myself in getting people to utilize a different lens through which they can view the world; one with endless possibilities, less pain, and more peace. My sincere hope is that I can help promote healing and lasting change for you, regardless of what you seek.

Psychologist Dr. Scott Cicero providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Dr. Scott Cicero

Clinician
License Type(s): Ph.D.
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
33 years offering treatment

Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist (NY, NJ) with more than 32 years of experience helping clients identify and resolve various life challenges. These have included stress and anxiety; sadness and depression; trauma; job, career, and life transition challenges; family issues; relationship and commitment challenges; and other aspects everyday life. My orientation tends toward cognitive-behaviorism, but I believe that no one theory or practice model will fit every situation and tend to be eclectic in my approach. I have worked with people of diverse backgrounds in many different settings. I believe that if therapy is to be successful, it should focus less on advice-giving and more on identifying one's goals and devising a plan for meeting them. The decision to begin therapy and embark on a journey which can be difficult is to be commended. I hope that I may become part of your journey.

Psychologist Lauren Grassi providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Lauren Grassi

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New Jersey with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtqia+-related issues including sexual and gender identity, coping with grief and loss, & intimacy related issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Ernest Corbin providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Ernest Corbin

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
10 years offering treatment

I am a licensed counselor with over eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, stress, and substance use. My therapy style is warm and gentle. I believe you are the expert on your own life. My approach combines person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapies. I do not take a cookie cutter approach to therapy and I tailor our work to your needs and personality. I believe every individual deserves dignity and respect. You are not just a diagnosis, you are a person seeking change and growth. I understand it takes a lot of courage to take the step of going to therapy and I would be honored to be with you on that journey. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Helen Castiglione providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Helen Castiglione

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemADHD
30 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Maria Poston providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Maria Poston

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New Jersey with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I integrate various approaches to therapy including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (including DBT and ACT), mindfulness, solution-focused, and skills-based approaches. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Kadijah Villafana providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Kadijah Villafana

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New Jersey with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & bipolar disorder. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Christine Butkosky providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Christine Butkosky

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
17 years offering treatment

I am licensed and certified in New Jersey with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Rachel Johnson providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Rachel Johnson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression
9 years offering treatment

Hi! I am licensed in New Jersey with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will create a safe and supportive environment for you to feel comfortable in our sessions and free from judgement, as well as build a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Reaching out for support can be the hardest part so I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Stuart Lynd providing different types of therapy in Hackettstown

Stuart Lynd

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
9 years offering treatment

I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. I graduated with my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2016. Since that time, I have worked with adolescents and adults in a variety of different settings. I have worked with anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, relationships, communication problems, grief and loss, psychosis, mood disorders, and LGBTIA+-related concerns. I strive to provide clients with a safe space to feel respected, heard and understood. I support clients in building effective communication skills, fostering meaningful relationships, practicing appropriate social skills, utilizing healthy coping strategies, and establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries to generate positive change. I use an eclectic, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to therapy that is integrative and collaborative. I strive to be client-centered by working to tailor sessions to each individual’s needs and goals. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and other Cognitive Behavioral therapies.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Hackettstown

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Hackettstown that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Hackettstown available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Hackettstown therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Hackettstown therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Hackettstown region and in the state of New Jersey.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Hackettstown can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Hackettstown may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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