Bipolar Disorder Therapists in New Jersey

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with approximately 10 years of clinical practice. 

Hello! I'm Anita Durnen, a dual board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I've been providing care since 2016 and am certified in multiple states including NY, NJ, PA, FL, KY, and WA. I believe in the power of listening with acceptance and compassion, and most importantly, without judgement. I aim to empower my clients to navigate their emotions, overcome obstacles, and achieve optimal mental wellness. I integrate a personalized treatment plan that may include med management, therapy, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. I actively collaborate with other care providers, including therapists, specialists, and primary care doctors to ensure best treatment outcomes. I offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children, adolescents and adults. My special interests include women’s health issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar/mood disorders, psychosis, and sleep disorders. I invite you to connect with me so we can work together to address your unique needs and concerns. Together, we can overcome obstacles, cultivate resilience, and create a brighter, healthier future. TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: My approach to patient care is all about you. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. I listen carefully to understand your unique needs and concerns. My experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner allows me to provide compassionate care for both physical and mental hekalth. I value open communication and teamwork. Together, we will develop a tailored, evidence-based plan for your health. Whether in-person or via telemedicine, I prioritize your comfort and convenience. I invite you to connect with me so we can work together to address your unique needs and concerns. Together, we can overcome obstacles, cultivate resilience, and create a brighter, healthier future.

Congratulations on taking the bold step to healing and knowing yourself better, which leads to you feeling empowered and having more control over your life! My clinical practice is rooted in trauma-informed care with populations across the lifespan (childhood through adulthood). I possess a wide range of clinical experience, with adults experiencing severe mental health concerns, college students in multiple settings children, adolescents & families in mental health agencies and school settings. Each experience has provided me with a strong counseling skillset. I utilize person centered theory, interpersonal psychotherapy, and eco-systemic structural family therapy, and trauma-informed care. These approaches allow me to more fully understand important components of a client’s life and their impact. Unconditional positive regard and authenticity is essential to my approach as I empower and empathize with clients I will always respect, empathize, and empower clients from all cultural backgrounds. Every human is different, and their counseling plan will be tailored to who they are emotionally, socially, spiritually, ethnically, etc. If you are struggling, I aim to walk alongside you and help you to reach your goals!

I’m a very compassionate, caring, and empathetic person. I provide holistic care and collaborate with my clients to develop a treatment plan that they are comfortable with. I’m in the belief that mental health wellbeing is a priority. My experiences encompass working with clients across the life span, including Child and Adolescents, Adult, and Geriatric patient populations.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. A space that is judgement free and where you have the ability to truly express yourself.
 Since opening my practice in 2018, my therapeutic services have helped people get through stressful times through challenging negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, I will help encourage a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way. My expertise lies in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have extensive experience working in the school system at both the middle and high school levels. As well as experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from an array of mental health issues in intensive out patient settings. In my practice I strive to provide a space where you play an equal role in the therapy process. I feel it is important for you to be the sole narrator of your story, while I am here to provide you with the safety, comfort, and guidance you need to tell your story.

We all have moments in life where we need support to help us cope with the highs and lows of the human experience. Change is hard, but inevitable. Together we can expand your resiliency & strengthen your skill set. My approach is to create a collaborative and supportive space in which we explore your experience and discover the wisdom you hold within to heal and change. I want every client to leave therapy feeling empowered and more confident than when they arrived. I use an integrative approach of evidence-based therapies including but not limited to IFS, Somatic therapies, Polyvagal theory, and trauma-informed treatments. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional which informs my integrative style. I have experience working with clients experiencing grief and facing the effects of trauma. You don't have to do this alone, I look forward to hearing from you.

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.  

Hello, it’s wonderful to meet you! Please go to my website to learn more about how I can help- https://headway.co/providers/katherine-mcdonald-2