Parental Emotional Control: Nurturing Resilient Families Key points Children from emotionally unstable households experience reduced feelings of security, encountering additional challenges in their social, emotional, and academic growth. Your impact on your child's potential for success is the most significant. Regulating emotions plays a role in physical and mental well-being, interpersonal relationships, and achieving professional success. Seeking assistance from a professional can support you in managing your emotions and behaviors. Quick navigation Taking control of your emot ..read more

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Couples Therapist, Psychotherapist – LAC, NCC Alyson is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. Alyson has experience working in a school and nonprofit private practice environment. She has worked with a variety of age groups, ranging from different life difficulties and challenges. Long-lasting Results Alyson’s primary focus is to help clients identify communication and behavioral patterns that keep us stuck in a continuous loop ..read more

Leebie Grinberg, Therapist, LSW Leebie Grinberg is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She has experience working as a therapist and clinician in both inpatient and outpatient facilities, as well as in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Leebie has experience running various groups, including interpersonal therapy groups, and psychoeducational programming that supports LGBTQ+ inclusivity and visibility. In her spare time, Leebie enjoys spending time with her family, reading, paint pouring, working with metal o ..read more

Parenting can be difficult even under the most ideal circumstances. Parents who are divorced or separated and engage in co-parenting face a unique set of challenges. Navigating the complexities of co-parenting can be emotionally, logistically, and psychologically demanding. Communication, consistency in parenting styles, the emotional impact on children, and managing your own emotions are all being juggled.  The primary influencers determining lifelong happiness in your children are you and your co-parent. Children observe and emulate their parents’ capacity to manage emotional and b ..read more

Schedule an appointment today DBT for Couples helps couples communicate and connect. The focus of DBT for couples is to assist both individuals in the relationship in regulating their emotions and suspending judgment. DBT for Couples Therapy covers all relationship types and varying levels of conflict. One of our trained therapists will devise a specific DBT for Couples plan catered specifically to the behaviors, thoughts, and actions that need the most healing. The post DBT for Couples in New Jersey appeared first on Couples Therapy Services ..read more

Couples Therapy Services is primarily a Marriage and Relationship Counseling practice. Our expert, trained counselors can help couples improve their relationships. We are proudly based in New Jersey and offer therapy for young parents, blended families, LGBTQIA couples, and more. All of our couples therapists are trained in researched based therapies for couples. Click here to read more about our therapists.  If you are struggling in your relationship with communication, fights over finances, infidelity, or anything else, we can help. We are currently offering in-per ..read more

Parenting can be difficult even under the most ideal circumstances. Parents who are divorced or separated and engage in co-parenting face a unique set of challenges. Navigating the complexities of co-parenting can be emotionally, logistically, and psychologically demanding. Communication, consistency in parenting styles, the emotional impact on children, and managing your own emotions are all being juggled.  The primary influencers determining lifelong happiness in your children are you and your co-parent. Children observe and emulate their parents’ capacity to manage emotional and b ..read more

Relationships are complex, dynamic journeys that bring together two individuals with their own histories, personalities, and emotional experiences. Each partner joins together to contribute to the beauty of the relationship. Individual therapy can be a catalyst for personal growth that enriches the collective bond.  Schedule an appointment today Taking care of yourself can improve your relationship with your partner In couples therapy, partners work on healing old wounds, confronting past traumas, and focusing on areas of deep self-reflection. At times, this can lead to an uncomforta ..read more

It is easy to judge someone who cheats without understanding that the disloyal behavior often has a root cause and is an attempt to meet a need that isn’t being met. Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Caryl Rusbult, and Dr. Shirley Glass identified the steps that lead a person to have an affair as Not feeling their partner is there for them Avoiding conflict when it only leads to arguments instead of getting needs met Maximizing negative interactions and minimizing positive experiences Losing trust and fantasizing about an ideal partner Feeling lonely, resentful, and turning towards others for intimacy ..read more