Therapists Specializing in Stress Management in New Jersey

It's never easy to find time for yourself. You have a busy schedule, deadlines to meet, you have responsibilities and errands to run. Sometimes you can convince yourself that you don't even need help, although deep down you desire change.

Are you feeling more anxious then usual, struggling with depression, or maybe having difficulty managing a change in your life? I created my virtual practice to help you, the overachiever in need that struggles to schedule time for themselves. Teletherapy allows flexibility and accessibility making it easier for you to set aside one hour a week dedicated to your mental health. During that hour I will provide a safe and validating therapeutic environment and we will work together as a team to help you reach your desired goals.

Sometimes even the strongest people need support to work through challenges. When you’ve come to the point where you welcome help to manage life’s stressors, therapy can feel like the most hopeful and positive time of your week.

Finding the right therapist can be uncomfortable and extremely overwhelming. I believe the most important factor in treatment is that you feel comfortable with your therapist. I welcome the opportunity to get to know you better and offer a free 15-20 minute phone consultation to see if I can be of help. If we don’t seem like the best fit, I will do my best to help you find the right therapist for you. Feel free to reach out to schedule a phone consultation, I really look forward to meeting you.

When life deals you a blow that knocks you off your feet, it's hard to see how talking to a therapist can help. It's true we can't change what happens in the world but we can change how we react when bad things happen. Many of us have inner critics that tell us to “be positive” or “stop feeling sorry for ourselves.” Loss feels bad enough; it doesn’t help to feel guilty about feeling bad, or angry. Often these inner critics are driven by a fear that uncomfortable emotions such as sadness or anger will overwhelm you. I know how to help people to feel grief or despair without sinking into it; or anger without being carried away by it. It may be hard to believe this, but letting yourself feel can actually be liberating.

By focusing on your internal world, I can help you cope with dignity, grace and strength.

Do you feel every task, big or small, is impossible? Do you feel lonely and alone? Does anxiety or depression affect you in ways that feel overwhelming? These feelings can affect your relationships, your sleep, your job or school performance, or all of the above. This often leads to one feeling unmotivated and sad, or angry and explosive.

I want to help you if you are feeling this way. It is important to learn about yourself, what is causing these feelings, and to know that there are solutions and supports in place. It is then, that one can begin to heal, return to being productive and happy, and living a better life. I am here to help you in this journey.

My favorite author once wrote, “It is the peculiar nature of the world to go on spinning no matter what sort of heartbreak is happening,” which inevitably means that there are times in everyone’s life when living becomes too heavy, complicated, confusing, painful and/or difficult to manage. But what if you could learn to honor and express your heartbreak, your pain and your struggle without suffering through it or allowing it to control you? What if you could learn to manage the stress of tomorrow by choosing to live mindfully today?

Each of us has the power to choose differently and to create positive change. I truly believe that with the right guidance and support, you can learn to free your mind, and, in doing so, free your life. I'm ready when you are...

Facing challenges while building your family can be stressful, isolating, and overwhelming for anyone. Often people believe that the only thing that would make them feel better is having a baby. However, I would be privileged to help you through your journey by listening, teaching coping skills, and creating strategies. I look forward to meeting you.

I am here to learn about you, connect with you and help you be the best version of yourself possible. I am very easy and fun to talk to and provide a warm, non-judgmental and beautiful living room-like space that you will look forward to coming to every week (or as often as we decide).

I know it is important to find someone you feel comfortable with to share your thoughts and feelings. More importantly I understand how much we desire validation, empathy and understanding from a therapist. There are no judgements here. I will work to listen more and talk less so that I can better understand the guidance and help you would like me to provide for you.

Since you're here, you're probably going through a lot right now and could use a friendly, experienced ally to help you navigate life. Let me assure you that you're in the right place and with the right clinician. My name is Dr. Nadine O'Reilly and I look forward to providing you with a safe space to be yourself, free from judgment or criticism - a haven from stress and pressure.

Clients have described me as a warm, all-embracing straight-shooter with a healthy sense of humor who is genuinely invested in my clients' journeys. I keep it real, so if you're tired of - or just not into - flowery, woo-woo therapy I'm your person. Nothing I've ever heard has shocked me...we've all got "stuff" and that's what makes us unique.

I practice from a person-centered perspective and I incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR with my clients (not all at once and rarely all with each, of course!). My training and background ensures that you get what you need. Whether you're struggling with sadness, nervousness, stress, or would like to process a trauma, I'm here for you every step of the way. When you're with me, your thoughts, feelings and perceptions are center stage, validated, and nurtured.

We all experience times in our lives when we know that things can be better. We flip through social media and think that everyone else seems to have a perfect life, compounding our pain.

I believe that we are all capable of being our best selves and living full, meaningful lives. Therapy can provide the space to determine what is getting in the way. You may have encountered some obstacles in your path or struggle with painful emotions, such as anxiety. You may be experiencing difficulty managing a transition or planning your future. Additionally, you might be caught up in behaviors that intensify the hurt, frustration, loneliness and sorrow. Maybe you are drinking too much alcohol, using drugs, over-shopping, gaming or eating in a way that doesn't feel good. You might be internalizing responses to stress and pain through self-criticism, isolation, and rumination.

You are not alone. We all have the potential for change. I'd like to help you identify what is creating or contributing to your struggles, as well as help you to locate what is in your control to change and take the steps towards the life you desire.

My approach is supportive and dynamic, using mindfulness, self-compassion and cognitive and behavioral strategies that have been proven to help. I would be honored to be your partner in helping you grow.