Welcome

Hi. My name is Maria Nakhleh and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

I have extensive experience working with both children and adults as well as individual, groups and families. I have worked in both clinical and school-based settings and obtained my NJ School Social Worker Certification in 2016.

I am trained and have experience in various therapeutic approaches, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT and Mindfulness, as well as Trauma-Focused CBT and Child Directed Play Therapy. I have additional intensive training in the assessment and treatment of Trauma as well as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.

In a relaxed and judgment-free environment, I collaborate with clients to help identify what they are feeling and to gain a better understanding of their emotional responses to life transitions. I also help clients explore family history as well as practice connecting to the present moment through the application of mindfulness. Being connected to the present moment in a relaxed body can help us better understand and appreciate our true selves. I also help clients learn how to notice negative thought cycles, uncover negative core beliefs, practice new coping skills and develop more helpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Hola. Mi nombre es Maria Nakhleh y soy Trabajadora Social Clinica Licenciada. 

En un ambiente relajado, colaboro con clientes para ayudar a identificar lo que están sintiendo y para obtener una mejor comprensión de sus respuestas emocionales a las transiciones de vida. También ayudo a los clientes a explorar la historia familiar, además de practicar la conexión con el momento presente a través de la aplicación de la atención plena (mindfulness). Estar conectados con el momento presente en un cuerpo relajado puede ayudarnos a entender y apreciar mejor nuestro verdadero ser. También ayudo a los clientes a aprender a notar ciclos de pensamiento negativos, descubrir creencias básicas negativas, practicar nuevas habilidades de enfrentar situaciones difíciles y desarrollar patrones de pensamiento y comportamiento más útiles.

Mi entrenimiento especial incluye: terapia psicodinamico, tratamiento enfocado al trauma, terapia cognitiva conductual, tratamiento para la depression y ansiedad posparto, y meditacion consciente. Trabajo con niños y adultos, individuos, parejas y familias.