Find a Therapist in Florham Park, NJ

My philosophy and vision in treatment involves facilitating a combination of talk therapy and mindful body practices, enabling each person to realize his or her unique self with compassion and awareness.

Do you feel like you've achieved some success in your education or career, yet still find yourself struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, romantic relationships, family conflicts, cultural identity, or wanting to connect with your innermost desire? These things can often make people feel lost or unfulfilled. I'm dedicated to providing quality services to each client and helping them effectively resolve their problems, so they can build a meaningful and fulfilling life. I tailor my interventions to meet the needs of each client. My treatment is grounded in psychodynamic theory and incorporates modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), and nonviolent communication, to help you confidently navigate stressors in life. I'm also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). I look forward to supporting you on your journey of healing and growth. Contact me to discuss your concerns and find out how I can help you overcome the challenges you are facing now, so you can start building a life you desire.

Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life. My approach is grounded in a deep respect for the individual human spirit and a true belief in the therapeutic relationship as a means to create a sense of possibility in life and a desire to move forward. We all have the answers to those challenging questions within us. My hope is to facilitate this process of recovery.

If you are seeking a compassionate, highly trained psychotherapist, you have found the right person. I enjoy a full-time private practice and offer convenient daytime and evening appointments, designed to meet your needs. Through mutually defined goals and a trusting therapeutic relationship, I will help you relieve your suffering. I have successfully helped clients heal from anxiety issues, panic attacks, phobias, intense grief, behavioral challenges, dysfunctional relationships, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), addictions, depression, and eating issues. I have 28 years of clinical experience and was the director of a licensed outpatient clinic for 10 years. I use a variety of clinical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, self-psychology, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and psychoanalytic therapy based on your specific and individual needs.

My approach is the product of over a decade of experience working collaboratively with clients in an environment of non-judgement. I believe in taking an introspective and collaborative approach when working with adults and adolescents. I believe this kind of treatment approach allows the patients to recognize their own ability to heal based on their own experiences and judgement. Every day we bear the burden of deep emotional wounds and pain that can often cause us to become disillusioned with ourselves, others and the world at large. Avoiding these struggles is a natural way of coping for most of us. But despite the temporary relief it brings, coping in this way often maintains unhealthy and irrational beliefs, negative feelings, and unproductive, or even destructive, behaviors. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the healing factor and work to be authentic, transparent as well as professional. By providing a safe, supportive and compassionate environment, my clients can find the strength to explore and process their issues without judgement, being stigmatized or pathologized. Encouraging and empowering clients to turn towards and explore these areas of difficulty in their lives can lead to lasting change and new ways to relate to themselves, others and the world.

I believe in the power of people. I believe all people have within us the power to fuel great amounts of suffering, to secretly endure vast amounts of pain, and, thankfully, with the right conditions - to be able to heal ourselves and rediscover our unlimited potential. This is what I have learned through my own healing journeys, what I have seen in decades of work with various different people in NYC, and what I continue to see and be inspired by in each of the people and couples I work with now in psychotherapy. I am not a fan of the modern "medical model" of mental illness, which seems to come more and more from power dynamics in our current society and economy more than a deep understanding of the human condition and what it means to become one's true, best self in a complicated world. Rather, I embrace the perspective that our "symptoms" and "disorders" are actually useful clues to how we are out of balance with our best selves, and they become useful signposts which light one's own personal path to healing. I believe there is much out of balance with our modern human society and that this has effects on all of us. I believe our species is social by nature - that relationships sustain us, heal us, and also can be where we feel pains most sharply. The very things which allow us to connect with others are also those which make us vulnerable to injury. Most of us have been affected by our childhoods, times of dependence on others, etc. in ways which may have altered our own ability to even know our own true best self: how to find it, nurture it, support it, and have it thrive in balanced connections with the outside world. I have found the deeply personal process of psychotherapy to be the single most effective way to find, heal and care for our best selves.

I am a psychoanalyst, graduate of the Training and Research Institute of Self Psychology, an EMDR practitioner, and a sandplay therapist trained through the Sandplay Therapists of America, which has a Jungian foundation. My experience with children and families as a consultant for high schools, elementary schools, preschools and clinics has shaped my ability to work intuitively and spontaneously in a wide variety of circumstances. My experience as a professional artist and my meditation practice also greatly inform my work. My partner, William Murray, PhD, and I have formed Keene Murray Therapy and have an office across from Prospect Park in Brooklyn. We also work long distance on the phone and Skype. Besides our individual work, we offer workshops, CDs and dual-therapist couples therapy. Our work at Keene Murray Therapy is: Creative shaped both by an immersion in a variety of psychological approaches and an extensive background in creative arts. Respectful We recognize that our clients are the only ones who can truly tell their story. Our function is to help clients identify and achieve their goals. Non-pathologizing We believe that most problems are simply former solutions that no longer work. We help clients discover more adaptive means to meet life's challenges. Collaborative We value the interpersonal quality of a therapeutic relationship that acknowledges the effects and influences that both client and therapist contribute. Depth-oriented Experience has shown us that significant change has its roots in the multi-layered interconnectedness of a person's inner life. We accompany clients as they explore and learn to navigate this strange and exciting territory.

Does it feel as though you're going through life without a sense of equilibrium? Do seemingly routine tasks fill you with dread and anxiety? Are you filled with a sense of hopelessness, that things will never get better, and do you feel guilty for even thinking this way? These are patterns that I am very familiar with, and I want to help you to uncover the root causes of them, as well as give you tools that will help you build healthier habits. We often have a narrative we tell ourselves that we think covers the full story of our lives, and determines our future. Does this sound familiar? I find that by simply listening actively to clients and pointing out when their story sounds incomplete or unfair, we can work towards creating a new story that includes more hope and self-care. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative, and I feel that building a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental in providing relief to what troubles you. I want to hear anything and everything about you, no matter how random or irrelevant it may seem to be at first; often there's great insight in what comes from the unconscious mind, and therapy is a safe space for it to come to the fore. I do love to talk and listen to people talk, but this isn't always the best or fastest way to get to the root of the issue. As a certified music therapist, I can also guide us into creative approaches to the issues at hand.

EMDR Therapy & Intensives Specialist - Are you tired of carrying the weight of the past? You’ve had a painful experience that’s changed your life, and now who you are and how you see the world aren’t the same anymore. Maybe you’ve been in an accident, experienced sexual trauma, a diagnosis, or abuse, or lost someone (or something) you love. You're feeling lost, angry, and afraid. And you wonder if you’ll ever feel good or like yourself again. You need someone who understands and can help you put the pieces back together, customizing that help to your personal story and unique needs. Hi, I’m Abrah. I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist, specializing in helping people heal from trauma and other painful experiences. Using EMDR therapy that’s highly tailored specifically for you, we’ll work towards resolving the pain in your past and embracing the possibilities of the future. Interested in an accelerated approach? I offer EMDR Intensives. Depending on your particular needs, I'll weave in somatic work to target nervous system regulation and the mind-body connection, parts work to heal and integrate different aspect of the self, an attachment focus for relationship wounds, recent trauma protocols, a symptom focus such as depression, and more. Contact me to get started or with questions.

I meet clients where they are—no judgment, no pressure to "fix" everything at once. My style is collaborative, grounded, and direct. I draw from evidence-based practices, but I also pay close attention to your lived experience. Therapy with me is a space where you can be honest, even when it’s messy. Together we will unpack what’s holding you back, reconnect with your strengths, and build tools that actually work for your life. We’ll identify patterns, shift unhelpful narratives, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you. My clients describe me as genuine, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. They say I bring clarity without being cold, and that I challenge them in a way that feels safe and empowering. If you’re ready to make that shift and take one small, but powerful, step, I’d love to support you. Reach out now to schedule a free, 15‑minute consultation by phone or video—we’ll talk about what you’re facing, and whether I might be the right fit.

I believe the goal and reward of therapy is to be free of excessive emotional pain and distress, to better manage life's stressors, to feel greater peace, and to realize a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I see therapy as the process to help you clear the way to achieve your goals or dreams, and to enjoy more satisfying and meaningful relationships both with yourself and with others. My clients have described me as a warm and compassionate therapist, and I see our work as a collaborative journey towards self discovery and healing. My style is supportive, relational, insight-oriented, solution focused, and always respectful of your individual process. I use a variety of approaches and techniques tailored to your individual needs.

Jodi Taub, LCSW, PLLC, is a psychotherapist with a private practice in New York. She has more than 27 years of direct care experience with children, adolescents, and adults. She practices individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Her specialty area is chronic illness and rare disease. Jodi is also an expert lecturer, published writer, and active mental health contributor for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Jodi also leads the monthly Immune Deficiency Foundation's Get Connected Caregivers and Spouses/Partners Support Groups. In addition, she writes a monthly column for CSL Behring's Vita Series about coping with chronic illness and rare disease. Jodi is also a patient living with a primary immunodeficiency disease.