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I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to mental health care, drawing from my years of psychiatric experience to help cli...
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I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to mental health care, drawing from my years of psychiatric experience to help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with nearly 20 years of experience in psychiatry, including inpatient, outpatient, and substance use treatment settings. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and substance use challenges. Many of my clients are seeking support with emotional balance, stress management, recovery, and daily functioning. My goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care where you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.
My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, drawing on CBT and supportive therapy to help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and work toward emotional wellness. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, and I strive to create a nonjudgmental space focused on healing, growth, and practical solutions.
Healing begins with feeling heard and understood. Wherever you are in your journey, you don't have to face it alone. I'm committed to providing a safe, compassionate space where you can grow, heal, and regain balance. I encourage you to take that next step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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I am committed to guiding clients toward greater wellbeing, offering tools and support to overcome obstacles and enhance personal ...
I am committed to guiding clients toward greater wellbeing, offering tools and support to overcome obstacles and enhance personal and interpersonal growth.
I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about health and well-being. I hold MSNs from New York University (Adult NP) and Wilkes University (PMHNP). I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorder, and personality disorders. I focus on fostering trust, nurturing the therapeutic relationship, and providing guidance and support to help clients navigate challenges, improve mental health, and strengthen relationships.
I combine pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy, including CBT, motivational interviewing, and active listening. With empathy and collaboration, I help clients manage symptoms, overcome challenges, and build emotional well-being and stronger relationships.
I am committed to offering a safe and supportive environment where you can explore challenges without judgment. Together, we will focus on growth, resilience, and practical strategies to improve your mental health and strengthen your overall well-being.
With as messy as life can be, it's important to acknowledge we are all humans just trying to figure it out. I make it a priority t...
With as messy as life can be, it's important to acknowledge we are all humans just trying to figure it out. I make it a priority to meet my clients where they are with kindness and understanding.
Brie Darling is a Licensed Associate Counselor from New Jersey with 1 year of experience in the mental health field treating concerns including attachment styles, substance use, and life transitions. She specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stressors, and career counseling, and is particularly passionate about guiding individuals and families through conflict. Brie has experience working with clients aged 18+ and finds fulfillment in helping individuals from all backgrounds.
Brie received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Rutgers University. She uses various approaches to uniquely cater to client needs including person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relational therapy.
Brie genuinely believes that humans are remarkable and enjoys helping others become their most authentic selves. By helping clients understand how their core values influence them, Brie empowers individuals to utilize their strengths and unique qualities to navigate their journey toward optimal healing and wellness. Start your journey to healing today!
In an ever-changing world, I understand the challenges of trying to prioritize your mental health and staying resilient while ther...
In an ever-changing world, I understand the challenges of trying to prioritize your mental health and staying resilient while there are many circumstances beyond our control.
Lara Carter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. Lara’s goal for her clients is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for every individual. She aims to help clients learn how to manage their mental health effectively and work toward their personal goals while prioritizing their mental and emotional well-being. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of presenting concerns. The areas that Lara most commonly explores in treatment include depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ populations, and improving interpersonal communication skills.
Lara has a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University. Lara aims to help clients on their unique mental health journey by providing them with the individualized support that they need to grow. Some of the therapeutic approaches she uses to navigate these areas include cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing.
There are times when we need extra support to make it through the challenges we face. Lara helps empower clients to recognize their abilities to create positive changes and take back control even though life can be stressful. It takes incredible courage to reach out for help, and she is here to help when you are ready to start your mental health journey!
I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space grounded in empathy where we can address your unique challenges and foster m...
I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space grounded in empathy where we can address your unique challenges and foster meaningful change.
Tusharbala Sethy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of mental health and emotional well-being. She has worked in a variety of treatment settings treating clients with a diverse range of clinical needs including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, intimate partner violence, grief, adjustment disorders, self-esteem issues, and other behavioral health disorders. Tusharbala aims to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to begin their therapeutic process, work towards their goals, and feel supported through life changes.
Tusharbala has a Master’s in Social Work from New York University. She utilizes modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy, psycho-education, grief counseling, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Working through life's challenges can often feel overwhelming. Whether you are dealing with moments of uncertainty, managing past experiences, or struggling with daily emotions, you do not have to face these alone. Tusharbala provides a compassionate environment and a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. 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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My go-to approach for treating depression is using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools in sessions. I find CBT beneficial for treating depression since it helps to examine the thoughts often behind the depressed feelings and explores how worries and fears play a role in those feelings. These tools also help to explore specific strategies to recognize depressed thoughts more effectively and challenge these thoughts.
I use a variety of tools when helping clients to work on their depression. Here are some examples of tools or coping strategies that I'll utilize:
I know a client is making meaningful progress when they report that the coping strategies they've been learning are helping them feel more positive, lighter, or more motivated. When clients share that they are feeling more at ease not always due to their depression going away completely, but feeling confident in their ability to manage the depression and state that they feel control over their depression, not that the depression is taking control of them.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling by practicing more self-care and giving their minds time to rest and feel content with being in the moment. This can include a variety of activities, such as engaging in hobbies, practicing journaling exercises, exercising, or using meditations.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can identify some of the triggers for your depression and how it has been affecting your life. For example, some triggers may be: stress within the workplace, changes in my family, health problems, or grief/loss. Examples of how the depression is affecting you may be:
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Paramus, NJ will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Paramus, NJ is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Depression is a battle that many Americans fight every day. There’s nothing wrong with admitting that you may share the same fight with so many others—and often the first step is to reach out for assistance.
It’s important to seek help from a mental health professional to help support you in your journey, and for many people with depressive symptoms, depression counseling is the answer. At Thriveworks Paramus, NJ we offer depression counseling, both online and in person. We encourage you to consider whether talking with a depression therapist could help you improve your mental health and well-being.
Depression counseling is a specialized set of therapeutic approaches that seeks to minimize and help manage the short- and long-term effects of depressive symptoms and disorders.
Though depression is somewhat common, it affects each person differently. Some people feel depressed from time to time, going back and forth between emotional highs and lows, while others struggle with a persistent depressive disorder that never seems to go away. Here are some of the most common symptoms that depression therapy can assist in treating:
If any of these apply to you, whether they are minor feelings or they are issues that are slowly taking control over your life, seeing a mental health professional at Thriveworks in Paramus, NJ could help you bring stability and fulfillment back to your life.
The treatment of depression at Thriveworks in Paramus, New Jersey involves a multi-faceted approach that is geared to meet your needs. Counseling sessions with a mental health professional will help you to examine possible triggers for your depression.
For example, you may learn cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies you can use to give yourself an emotional boost, like embracing a healthy lifestyle and learning how to better connect with those around you. Medication may also be important in successfully treating your depression, but it’s not a “magic fix”—and often works best with therapy, too.
The most important thing you need to remember is there is no shame in having a mental illness. You wouldn’t feel guilty or self-conscious over catching the flu or battling cancer, so you shouldn’t feel embarrassed to seek help for your symptoms of depression, either.
If you are struggling with depression, your journey to feeling better can begin with an appointment at Thriveworks in Paramus, New Jersey. Our mental health counselors understand mood disorder symptoms and how overwhelming they can be. They are here to help you find a way to pick yourself up again.
Enjoy the convenience of timely appointments after you make your first call. Your visit can revolve around a time that is best for you, including evenings and weekends. We accept most insurance plans and offer appointments online, by phone, or in person, depending on whichever is best for you. If you’re ready to conquer your feelings of depression, contact us at Thriveworks in Paramus today by booking online or calling the office.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Paramus is located near Sunflower Ave and Century Rd, off NJ-17. It is near the Bergen Community College campus and close to The Valley Hospital.
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