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For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

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Parantap Pandya
Clinician, Crises Intervention, Life & Family Coach
In-Person Therapy
Hi, If you are reading profiles here it’s likely things could be better, for you or a loved one and you are seeking professional help to get to a better place.     I applaud you for opening your self for new possibility s and willingness to explore options. That is sign of good health and dynamism to take steps towards resolution. I am a Clinician with over 25 yr’s experience in mental health field. After completing graduate school in Clinical Psychology, I worked in various   capacities and found my true calling, that is Crises intervention and Individual and Family Coaching on coping with substance abuse and mental illness. I specialize in working with well family member in recognition of specific mental health and substance abuse issues including personality disorders and guide the family and individual towards treatment and rehabilitation. I have provide individual, family and group sessions on information, education and coping skills  to improve adaptation of individual and family. I provide education on learning about the illness or condition, level of treatment best suited, role of pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and advocacy in healing journey. With my involvement families have a better understanding of what they are up against and what steps to take and role they can play in the recovery process and have decrease in stress and anxiety. My goal is to support well family members have a good quality of life though it’s hard being caregivers . I help create a family action plan and connect the consumer with local and state resources to decrease family burden. If you are interested we can talk on phone , first 15 minutes of consultation are free.   I see clients in my office in Highland Park and Livingston New Jersey. Those who are at a distance I provide telephone  and zoom based services.   What you are going thru, I get. I have family member with mental health issues and I have sought psychotherapy and coaching for myself when I needed and that’s why I do what I do with passion. I wish you good luck.  
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Ashley Bishop
LCSW
Online Therapy
I love helping women navigate through life’s challenges of overwhelm, self-doubt, etc. using support, compassion, encouragement, and accountability. The pressure of being a woman in today’s society can be challenging, even for the most successful. The idea that we have to “do it all” in order to “have it all” can be overwhelming and downright paralyzing at times. Each stage of a woman's life can present a different set of challenges. Are you struggling to find your path as you are entering into adulthood? Are you finding retirement age challenges to be too much to handle on your own? Or are you somewhere in-between? Do you feel guilty because you chose a career over a family, or a family over a career? Are you overwhelmed because you chose both but feel you are not living up to your or everyone else's expectations? Do you feel inadequate because you feel a major part of your life is missing but you are not sure how to find it? Do you feel like on paper, you have it all, but just can’t shake the feelings of depression, anxiety, overwhelm, or inadequacy? Or maybe you just need a few minor adjustments to be able to live your life to the fullest. I’ve been there, and through the help of others, I was able to reframe the way I viewed my life and make changes to allow myself to live with peace and joy again. I love helping other women work through their issues and gain control over their lives, and I would love to help you through your journey. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and we will work together as a team to find the best approach to creating and meeting your goals. I approach therapy with a combination of support, encouragement, guidance, and accountability. I will help you discover the strength within you and the right tools to envision and live the life you want. If I sound like the right match for you, please reach out and let’s get started on your journey of healing. I welcome anyone who identifies as a woman or identifies with women’s issues, regardless of sex, gender, or sexual identity.
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