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My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.

Life can be challenging and painful. Relationships break. Your self-esteem may suffer, and life can feel lonely and lacking. Addictions may be ruining your life and the lives of ones you love. A history of trauma can challenge your most cherished hopes and dreams, and can drain your coping skills. This pain can touch every area of your life. I know that pain can be healed. I am a licensed professional counselor who embraces holistic methods that focus on belief systems, emotions, relationships, spirituality, and health. I offer counseling services for women, men, couples, and teens in a safe and confidential environment. I specialize in helping people navigate the challenges of addiction, interventions, depression, OCD, grief, eating disorders, anxiety, incest, women's issues, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

I am a dedicated licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping individuals overcome life’s challenges and achieve their fullest potential. With over 16 years of experience in the field, I specialize in providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from Springfield College and am licensed to practice in both New York and Connecticut. I have also completed basic training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. My approach is rooted in empathy and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. As a trusted therapist, I create a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions openly. My goal is to empower clients to build resilience, develop coping skills, and foster meaningful, lasting change in their lives. In addition to therapy, I offer life coaching services to support clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals, navigating transitions, and unlocking their full potential. Through a collaborative and strengths-based approach, I help individuals move forward with purpose, confidence, and clarity. I also provide comprehensive Immigration Evaluations for cases including asylum, VAWA, U-visas, and hardship waivers. These culturally competent assessments are conducted with the utmost care, professionalism, and compassion to support your legal case and honor your lived experiences. My treatment philosophy focuses on addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of each person. I have extensive training in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, and I am deeply committed to supporting LGBTQ+ clients in navigating identity, coming out, discrimination, and mental health challenges in a safe, welcoming environment. With a heart for healing and a commitment to professional growth, I strive to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those I serve. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey toward resilience and wholeness.

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.

Safety and trust are the cornerstones of psychotherapy. Helping people to live richer, fuller and more satisfying lives can occur when you feel safe, never judged and accepted for both who and how you are. Together we will work on the issues that you wish to focus on, and you can live a fuller, richer life, in all dimension - personal, professional, relational.

You can expect a warm non-judgemental place to freely express yourself. Psychotherapy with me won't feel so intimidating. Asking for help and finding safety with support is not easy. I offer caring in an engaged, empathic relationship. You can expect a non-judgemental place to freely express yourself.

Blueprint Mental Health is a leading outpatient therapy practice in Somerville, NJ, providing compassionate and evidence-based care for children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. Our licensed clinicians specialize in treating anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsion (OCD), trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), and relationship challenges. We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, and parent coaching — both in-person and via Telehealth for clients across New Jersey. Using approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and family systems therapy, we create a warm, supportive space that doesn’t feel clinical, where clients feel seen and understood. Whether you’re searching for a child therapist, teen counseling, adult therapy, family counseling, or couples therapy in NJ, our team is here to guide you toward healing and growth.

When we've had our feelings chronically invalidated, and when we've experienced abuse, we need a safe person to help us move forward. I use "unconditional positive regard" meaning that I'll view you positively regardless of what you share to help my clients experience what it's like to be in a safe, affirming relationship. Shame and guilt are common when we've lived through these kinds of experiences, usually because of a belief that we're fundamentally flawed and unworthy of good things. A big part of my work is helping my clients learn self-compassion, and unlearn limiting ways of thinking that hold us back and keeps us feeling bad. I use an eclectic approach, meaning that it's never a one size fits all situation. Some of my favorite tools come from Internal Family Systems (IFS), or parts work- a modality tailored for trauma treatment that allows a client to understand themselves in terms of parts. These parts like an angry part, for example, are mostly there to protect us, but sometimes they act out in ways that don't align with our values, and when this happens we need to get curious about them, and get a sense of how to help them feel safe. I also use body-based approaches, aimed at helping clients understand the physical part of anxiety and trauma, like a rapid heart rate, tense muscles, and shallow breathing. Other approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and many more. I also draw from my extensive experience helping previous clients who've lived through abuse and neglect to help my current clients, and I've trained at New York University, Columbia, and the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. Staying on top of the latest developments in the field of psychotherapy is a passion of mine, and I strive to be the most competent and knowledgeable therapist I can be for my clients.

Human connection is at the center of my work. I believe that healing begins in a safe, supportive relationship where you feel understood and respected. My role is not to provide quick fixes, but to partner with you as we explore your experiences, strengthen resilience, and create space for meaningful change. I draw on evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). These methods can help reduce distress, shift unhelpful patterns, and support the mind and body in processing trauma. I also provide dedicated support for adolescents, offering a space where they can feel safe to express themselves and build the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges. In addition, I offer psychedelic integration therapy, helping clients process insights from psychedelic experiences and apply them in grounded, practical ways. Above all, I aim to create a compassionate, collaborative environment that honors your unique story and helps you move toward healing and growth.

I have been working with individuals and couples for over 25 years in a private practice setting based in New York City and New Jersey. It is my hope and intent to foster a working therapeutic environment in which people can feel free to express themselves in ways that will open up new ways of thinking, being and relating. .The most rewarding, yet, challenging aspect to living is being in relationship with ourselves and with another. How to navigate and sustain feelings of connectedness while maintaining a sense of authenticity is part of what I find people to be struggling with, especially in our culture of high demand and expectation. My experience in working with trauma, addictive disorders, abuse issues, life-transitions, as well as general anxiety and depression, has led me to believe that people are seeking ways towards achieving some sense of worth, meaning and well being. Over time, we will find ways together to speak to those parts of the self that have been in need of attention and support, making room for new experiences to emerge.

Dr. Fuller aims to minimize the frequency and intensity of the client's suffering and emotional pain, as well as self-defeating patterns, and he helps the client to develop skills leading to life satisfaction and goal achievement. In doing this, Dr. Fuller places a strong emphasis on cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT) and associated techniques. Dr. Fuller tailors these and other techniques to the needs of the individual. This approach helps clients successfully overcome present issues, whether they are long-standing (chronic) or critical (acute) issues. Scientifically-based methods are highlighted, and when there are no empirically supported treatments, reliance on theory and clinical judgment is utilized to provide clients with comprehensive and customized treatment of his or her particular conditions. He emphasizes the present, while helping clients to understand how relationships and historical events may still be affecting their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors today. Active methods of dealing with the here-and-now are stressed. Clients rapidly learn behavioral and cognitive skills that allow them to effectively deal with circumstances in their life.

Thank you for visiting my page! I will help you learn, develop, and utilize coping skills to alleviate stress, reduce symptoms, and overcome the challenges you are experiencing. I will help you manage feelings of depression and elevate your mood. I will assist you in reducing the intensity of anger and anxiety and increase your ability to function. I will help you acquire and practice communication skills to improve your family and social relationships. I will help you build confidence and a consistently positive self-image. Our work together will aid in your emotional, psychological, and physical growth. I will help you take action and make change. During this time of crisis and confusion, I offer remote sessions for greater accessibility. Please contact me for more information regarding FaceTime, Skype, and other remote options. My treatment approach is solution-focused and empathetic. I hope to empower you to draw on personal strengths and find attainable solutions. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a safe and comfortable space for our work together. If appropriate, I also include family members to improve the communication processes within a family. My goal is to empower you to learn and apply skills to appropriately deal with stress and improve the quality of your life. I offer evening and weekend availability and attempt to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your schedule. Calltext or e-mail me today!