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ASH
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Username: Ash
Post Number: 145
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 11:59 am: | 
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Forgive me if this has been asked a million times already but my search function isn't working...could anyone suggest a good therapist locally? I'd ideally like a woman, even more ideally one who has kids so she knows about what it's like to deal with this wonderful/horrible life experience...thanks in advance for any help. |
Wendy
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Username: Wendy
Post Number: 2618
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 1:00 pm: |
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Maybe if you can be a little more specific. For example, do you have insurance that would cover all or part of this? If not, then all recommendations are fine. If you have insurance and would want to utilize someone in your plan, check who is in your plan first and post names. Do you have a preference for the type of credentials/training the person would have. For example, do you prefer a psychologist over a social worker (or vice versa). Some people who practice therapy are neither. Do you want a psychiatrist for some reason? Do you prefer a counselor? How local is local. Do you just want someone who is in Maplewood/South Orange or would you be willing to drive to Short Hills, Livingston, Summit, Westfield, etc.
Michelle Zembow (spelling?) seems wonderful. She posts on this board and is quite helpful to others who are seeking advice. I believe she's a psychologist (or maybe a social worker). Other women have been suggested as well but I can't remember their names. Good luck. I'm sure you'll find the best person for you.
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Amateur Night
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Username: Deborahg
Post Number: 1867
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 2:16 pm: |
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Rosanna Zoubek, in west orange on northfield ave: 973-731-1551. Just the best there is, and definitely has kids, though they might be nearly grown (she also used to be a lamaze counselor and worked w/pregnant pegnant). |
Boomie
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Username: Boomie
Post Number: 359
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 4:44 pm: |
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If Montclair is not too far, Elaine Speiler is fantastic. She doesn't take new patients all the time though, but if you connect she should be able to find a place for you. |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 8064
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 4:50 pm: |
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One thought: a therapist is like a spouse. You are looking for someone you can click with, feel comfortable with and open up to. In fact, you may talk to this person about things you don't discuss with your other half or closest friend. It takes awhile to build the relationship.
So, don't get discouraged if you don't mesh with someone that other people rave about. I've had a couple friends who said "therapy doesn't work." One tried a couple people and changed his mind after he met The One.
Some therapists will give you a shorter, reduced first session to see if you are a fit for each other. |
newjackfam
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Username: Newjackfam
Post Number: 36
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 4:57 pm: |
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Dahlia Mann in Millburn. (973) 379-9462. Very good at a variety of family related situations. |
Chicken_legs
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Username: Chicken_legs
Post Number: 31
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 9:42 pm: |
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Beth Sklar-Baker is great and she has kids of her own. She is on Valley St. in Maplewood. 973-313-1803 |
Jersey_Boy
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Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 1090
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 10:08 pm: |
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Margaret T. Snyder, Ph.D. in Upper Montclair on Bellevue Ave.
973-746-0551
J.B. |
Bettina
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Username: Bettina
Post Number: 154
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 9:10 am: |
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Barbara Rosen in Millburn is excellent. She is very empathic and will surely understand the struggles of parenting.
Her number is (973) 863-2386 |
Holly
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Username: Holly
Post Number: 20
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 12:17 am: |
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Check out Mim Walden in South Orange. She offers a free initial consultation. She
has been in practice for over 20 years. Very friendly, down to earth. Helpful.
973-313-9775. |
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