Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
The main objective in psychodynamic psychotherapy is to raise awareness of the unconscious process in order to alleviate symptoms. It focuses on exploring relationships and early life events such as family of origin dynamics, leads to a deeper self-understanding, creates an opportunity to change thoughts, feelings and behaviors and therefore, one's experience of the world.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Interpersonal psychotherapy focuses on improving how one communicates and relates to others. This is accomplished by recognizing how current relationships are effected by unresolved problems in past relationships. By learning to identify and express related emotions and thoughts one can then develop new and healthy ways of perceiving and interacting with others.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety, but can work for anyone who's interested in shifting toward a positive perspective and creating new and healthy behaviors and habits.

Tapping/EFT
Tapping is a deceptively simple, yet powerful tool used to reduce stress and anxiety, restore balance to the system and treat trauma (see the scientific studies here). Known as "acupuncture for the emotions" (no needles!) tapping has shown to be effective when used with talk therapy and can aid in the release of limiting beliefs that create barriers to optimal emotional and psychological health.

Life is complicated and ever-changing. The good news is that there are endless possibilities in overcoming the inevitable obstacles that thrown our way. Keeping a growth mindset and an unshakeable sense of hope can be difficult in tough times, but it is entirely possible. Working collaboratively in a safe and nurturing environment, we can identify the root cause of your suffering and implement effective tools and strategies to promote your healing.

I use an eclectic approach of evidence-based modalities and mind-body techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, energy psychology methods, and emotional freedom techniques/tapping.

Let me know how I can best support you in moving from feeling stuck and powerless to fully embracing your fulfilling and purposeful life!

Donna holds a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, New York, and a certification as a Diplomate in Energy Psychology from the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New Jersey

Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology

Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University

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