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Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Asbury Park, New Jersey, is a dynamic coastal city marked by its rich cultural diversity and flourishing artistic community. While recent revitalization efforts have brought increased economic activity and a bustling atmosphere, significant disparities persist in housing affordability and access to essential services. This economic divide, coupled with historical social inequities, creates a challenging environment for many residents, impacting their overall health and mental well-being. Issues such as rising living costs and insufficient employment opportunities can exacerbate stress and mental health challenges, making access to support crucial. Fortunately, Asbury Park offers a range of mental health resources, including therapy, counseling, and support groups designed to address various needs. Residents are encouraged to tap into these local services to foster resilience and well-being. Explore this directory to discover the mental health support options available to enhance your quality of life in Asbury Park.

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Taharka Sankara

Taharka Sankara

Asbury Park , NJ
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Taharka Sankara is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist dedicated to supporting preteens, teens, and adults through their unique challenges. With a strong foundation in trauma-focused and culturally sensitive approaches, she excels in areas such as anger management, substance use, and family dynamics. Her eclectic and solution-focused techniques draw from a range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, ensuring that every individual receives personalized care. Whether in group settings or individual sessions, Taharka creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel empowered on their path to healing and growth.
Specialties
Addiction
Jess Adams

Jess Adams

Asbury Park , NJ
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Jess Adams is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a wealth of experience working with teens, adults, and elders. She believes that individuals already possess the answers to their challenges; her role is to help them discover and accept these truths. Jess views herself as a guide rather than a guru, facilitating a collaborative journey where clients are the experts of their own lives. She employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, Integrative, and Family Systems therapies, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. By asking thought-provoking questions and providing options based on her expertise and clients' interests, Jess helps them navigate their paths. Whether addressing addiction, family conflict, or personal intimacy issues, she is committed to helping clients explore their desires and choices, making every session a step towards meaningful growth and self-discovery.
Specialties
Addiction Family Stress
Mimi Da Silva

Mimi Da Silva

Asbury Park , NJ
Licensed Professional Counselor, PHD
Dr. Mimi Da Silva, Ph.D., L.P.C., is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience in providing individual psychotherapy to high school students, college students, and adults. She creates a warm, accepting, and respectful environment where clients are treated as unique individuals. Those facing life transitions related to school, work, family, or loss, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues can find solace and guidance in Dr. Da Silva's expertise. Beyond her role as a psychotherapist, Dr. Da Silva has served as a college counselor and professor and has experience with teenagers herself. She utilizes a positive perspective that emphasizes each person's strengths, uniqueness, and potential. Dr. Da Silva possesses a special interest in supporting the LGBTQ community, as well as children of same-sex parents and same-sex couples, whether they have children or are exploring the option of family expansion.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression LGBTQ+

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