Find a Therapist in Newark, New Jersey.

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.

Psychotherapy aims to provide you a window into yourself; how you see the world, your place in it, how it affects you, and you it. My aim is to provide a safe, neutral and nonjudgemental space where you feel genuinely cared for, respected, and provided an experience that suits you. Therapy is grounded in relationship and dialogue, identifying thoughts (some subconscious) and behaviors (some unintended) that are preventing you from feeling your best. Through insight and new skills you can feel better and open to life's continued challenge.

True healing—deep healing—begins with understanding the impact of psychological forces and their frictions in our lives—families, ancestry, schools, cultures, friends, and work. This recognition is the catalyst for your own natural healing process and the core of my approach. I am trained in a number of models of healing, including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gestalt Therapy and Intuitive Healing and other techniques. I apply these techniques individually and in combination according to the needs of my clients, to help them become better parents, to deepen their intimate relationships and flourish as healthy individuals.

My approaches to psychotherapy are psychodynamic and EMDR. In psychodynamic psychotherapy, we look at what your early experience can teach you about your personality, relationship patterns and current stressful situations. We also use our relationship as a source of information and support. By applying the self-awareness you gain in our work together you gain greater self-confidence, improved relationships and careers and richer, more satisfying lives. With EMDR you tap directly into the brain's natural capacity to process trauma and release toxic mental states. The result is calmer states of mind, greater self-confidence and better self-efficacy.

Psychotherapy is a two man sport. What I mean by that is that it is not something one can do alone. I subscribe to the theory of thinking described by Wilehlem Bion, as a process in need of 2 people when it pertains to thinking a difficult or challenging thought. Thinking out loud together with another person and especially a professional listener can be exhilarating and healing.

People enter therapy for a variety of reasons - sometimes when in crisis and other times because a person wants to understand something about him or herself better. Psychotherapy with me is a collaborative working process, between you and I. We will explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and try and identify together what is getting in the way of more fulfilling relationships, what is causing anxiety, what is leading to the degree of depression you are facing, what is making this transition in your life so painful or difficult. We will use research based techniques to shift your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and will work within our relationship to help you.

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.

I provide brief solutions-focused psychotherapy to help clients assess personal and professional functioning, clarify goals, and strengthen social and emotional skills. I specialize in brief online relationship counseling. Online counseling allows clients to seek help as needed, engage in therapy at a schedule that's convenient to them, and keep their counselor as they progress through life. I work with LGBTQ and hetero clients on individual, couple, and alternative relationship concerns. Clients explore issues that impact their professional and personal relationships, including communication, power dynamics, and intimacy. I accept US$ and cryptocurrencies.

Psychotherapy is not anything to be scared of, or intimidated about. Seeking out a therapist or being in therapy isn't an admission of weakness or some kind of character flaw. Therapy is a collaborative process and a partnership with someone who is trained in and experienced with facilitating personal growth. And in this process, you are in the driver's seat. Our minds and emotions and relationships involve complicated machinery just like our bodies do and in the same way a medical doctor helps you stay physically healthy, Psychotherapy is designed to help you be and stay mentally and socially strong, and continually in a position to take on life's many challenges as your best self.

For the past 12 years, I have been helping individuals, couples and families heal themselves, their relationships and childhood hurts. I facilitate this by being compassionate, creating a safe environment and caring about my clients. I help my clients build higher self-worth and strengthen their relationships. In a very short time, I can provide you with the tools to communicate effectively, manage difficult feelings and not take others' behavior personally.

I individualize therapy to each client, and will look for your strengths- not just your weaknesses. I believe in a comprehensive approach to therapy, and mix aspects of many different therapy styles. I especially enjoy working with mothers, children and adolescents, and combine my "clinical" knowledge with real life experience. I never suggest medication as a first stop, as I would rather really give you something- by helping you adopt new thought processes and coping skills.

Psychotherapy is a process in which a person seeks to alleviate strong negative emotions and maladative or self-defeating behaviors by talking with a professional trained in helping people overcome dysfuntional psychological and social issues. The therapist provides a warm, safe and supportive environment in which to address a variety of issues and help their clients progress and overcome their obstacles.

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.