Find a Therapist in Newark, New Jersey.

I've been doing this over a quarter century and it always comes down to this: When you identify - and feel - what happens inside you, what happens between you and others, and what happened that you're not fully remembering or respecting, you feel better and function better. I've seen this happen across all types of people, all ages, and all kinds of problems that bring them into treatment. Of course, along the way I can help you with whatever person, boss, spouse, decision, or personality quirk (yours or theirs) that's irking you, but the real change and the real excitement come from that kind of discovery. Try it and see.

Together we will explore the roots of your unhappiness and sources of stress. We will formulate a plan to address these issues by making new choices, challenging unhealthy beliefs which may hold you back from living a more peaceful life. In changing your beliefs and behaviors, you will grow into a new sense of empowerment and regain a joy in living.

Dr. Fabiana Franco's approach to therapy is flexible and academically grounded. She will begin by making a comprehensive clinical evaluation and then proceed with the course of treatment that had the highest chance of success based on your personality, history, needs, and cultural background. She places great emphasis on making you feel comfortable so that you can open up and truly explore your issues.

Life can be hard, whether it be difficulties at work, school, home, relationships, with peers, an illness or many other ways. It can be really helpful to gain some support and understanding how these difficulties are impacting your everyday functioning. Together we will craft goals to help improve your outlook as well as decrease any symptoms you are experiencing with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, play therapy (for children), solution-focused techniques, as well as several other techniques.

As human beings, when things just aren't going right in life, when we experience "pain," we naturally ask ourselves, "What's wrong? What's going on here?" And of course, after a period of time hoping the problems will go away by themselves and they don't, we seek outside help. You are reading this because you've already realized the problems might lie inside you. In therapy, we will pursue your hunch. We will take both a recent look as well as a look back on the issues you're currently experiencing and make sense of them. Together, we will help you find the resolve to make the changes in your life that need to be made, as well as the faith that perhaps you can truly accept what lies inside.

Psychotherapy can make a huge difference if you suffer from depression, anxiety, panic and stress-related ailments. In fact, new research published by the American Psychological Association reports that the benefits of psychotherapy continue to grow even after the treatment has ended. With my twenty-fives years of experience treating individuals and couples, I can help you to explore ways to reach your goals and live a healthier life. Please visit my website lhorowitz.com for more information.

Sometimes, life means change. I can help you manage that change so that it doesn't manage you. If you're in transition, or stuck in a rut, call me. I can help you find and build a satisfying relationship by giving you the down-to-earth practical skills you need to successfully meet, date, and keep a mate. People have told me I’m good at helping them gain insight into the opposite sex; and also at helping them quickly assess a new date’s compatibility. I also can show you how to improve your primary long-term relationship -- the one with yourself.

Each client who comes into my room brings with them their own history; their own story. Respect is paramount. Empathy is paramount. The experience of coming into therapy for the first time, can be a daunting one. "Will he help?" "Will he get me?" "Will I be judged?" These are just a few of many that can swirl around in a client's mind. I have been doing this for quite a while. I have had a successful practice over the years, primarily because I show respect, I can put myself in the other's shoes, I am an active listener and an active participant. I ask questions, I support, I challenge in a supportive manner, I offer guidance when needed. You are not alone in this.

People come to psychotherapy for different reasons: relationship or career issues, depression, anxiety, grief, or even because of a feeling that something isn’t quite right, or life could be better. I offer short-term work for symptom relief, but also work longer term if you are interested in deeper exploration and more profound change. These two modes of working are not mutually exclusive and both can lead to enhanced self-understanding, improved relationships and also help work through issues arising from a challenging social or familial environment.

Effective therapy requires all of the obvious things: an open mind, hard work, and a gradually developing relationship with a trusted therapist. But with these ingredients in place, therapy can be a transformative experience like no other: one that yields a rich capacity for self-understanding, acceptance, and the ability to connect more fearlessly with the people that you love.

Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

Do you ever feel like you could use some help uncovering your potential? Or that you are capable of leading a happy and fulfilling life, but that you need help getting there? By working closely with you and your specific needs & circumstances, I can help you improve your connection to yourself and to develop relationships with others that feel satisfying and alive.

Talk is powerful. Through talk we can learn how to listen, how to better understand ourselves and those around us, and begin the process of change. As a therapist, my goal is to listen to you and your needs so that I can give you the tools to move forward in your life and towards the goals you want to accomplish. In my practice I have helped individuals and couples deal with anxiety, depression, infidelity, and many life changes and challenges, and I know that no problem is too great too overcome. When you're ready for a real conversation, let's talk.