Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Elizabeth, NJ
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Relationships
BBCS Counseling, Beverly Baskin, EdS
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, MCC, NCCC, CPRW
We are very experienced eith couples counseling. Please call us to describe what you need from each other.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Relationships
Jenna Buono
Therapist, LPMHC
At Petals Therapy Psychotherapy, we provide a supportive space for couples navigating relationship challenges. Whether you’re facing communication struggles, trust issues, conflict, or life transitions, we help partners understand each other’s perspectives and strengthen their connection.
Our approach focuses on fostering healthy communication, emotional intimacy, and collaborative problem-solving. We guide couples in identifying patterns, improving understanding, and building practical strategies to navigate challenges together.
With guidance and support, couples can cultivate stronger bonds, restore trust, and create a relationship grounded in respect, connection, and mutual growth.
2 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Cassandra Hutchins
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Relationships require care, communication, and understanding. Whether you’re facing conflict, emotional distance, or life transitions, our relationship and marriage counseling helps couples rebuild trust and strengthen connection. Sessions focus on improving communication, resolving differences, and deepening intimacy to create lasting, healthy partnerships.
17 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Relationships
Richard Mohammed MA, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Gottman Method is used for relationship and marriage counseling. I am trained in level 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Relationships
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships shape almost every part of our lives, which means they also have the power to cause the most stress—whether you’re navigating the dating world, struggling in a marriage, or recovering from infidelity.
It’s not just romantic bonds that can get messy; friction with family members, friendships, or toxic co-worker dynamics can take a massive toll on your peace of mind. Looking at things through a big-picture, we will untangle the communication blocks and boundary issues keeping you stuck, helping you build healthier connections across all areas of your life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Relationships
Deborah Ejiofor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
The goal is to foster mutual understanding, strengthen the relationship, and create strategies for maintaining a positive, supportive partnership. Therapy provides a safe environment to explore underlying issues and work toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
14 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Relationships
Ms. Margie Freeman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CEAP, Certified in Hypnotherapy and EMDR
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Relationships
Craig Springer
Psychologist, PhD
I recognize how central relationships are to one’s health and well-being. I also understand how painful it can be when we have difficulties establishing or maintaining relationships or when we have difficulties in a particular relationship. The ability to maintain harmonious personal connections is not necessarily easy. Because of its inherent difficulty, many people encounter high levels of relational stress and may even experience a complete cut off from others.
The good news is that even though developing meaningful and healthy relationships requires a specific set of skills, which can be learned. Those who can improve their style of communication can bring about profound improvement in the level of closeness, support and satisfaction in their relationships and consequently experience greater happiness in their lives.
I can work with you to provide the tools necessary to improve communication and establish more intimate connections. I begin by examining your patterns of interactions to determine what is causing or maintaining your interpersonal conflicts or leaving you feeling detached. Next, I will guide you through practices that will teach you how to improve your relationship style and connections with others.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Relationships
Brielle Layden
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Our relationships are a cornerstone of our health and happiness, so it’s understanding how devastating it feels when these important connections begin to erode. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I will work with you to strengthen core issues such as communication, intimacy, and family of origin issues. Together, I will help you unlock new ways of relating and increased emotional safety. I have a special interest in working with polycules or those practicing ENM.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Relationships
Dr. Israel Martinez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CST, PhD
My work with gay men in relationships provides a safe, affirming space to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional and physical intimacy. I understand the unique challenges gay couples may face, including navigating non-traditional relationship structures, healing after infidelity, or addressing sexual concerns.
Drawing from the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and sex therapy, I help partners improve communication, resolve conflict, and reconnect with one another. Together, we’ll explore how attachment styles and family histories shape your relationship patterns and learn new ways to relate with empathy and understanding.
Whether rebuilding trust after betrayal or simply wanting to feel closer, my goal is to help you and your partner create a stronger, more fulfilling connection—both emotionally and physically.
20 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Elizabeth is New Jersey's fourth-largest city and one of its most densely populated and ethnically diverse communities, a port city in Union County with a long history of immigrant settlement that today is home to large Dominican, Puerto Rican, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Haitian, and other Latin American and Caribbean communities, alongside significant West African populations. The city has a high poverty rate and limited private therapy infrastructure, and the most pressing mental health needs are often addressed through emergency and community health channels. Multilingual care—in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and other languages—is essential, and bilingual and bicultural therapists who understand the specific experiences of recent immigrants, refugees, and documentation-insecure communities are in consistent demand. Common therapy concerns include immigration trauma, family separation, economic stress, anxiety, depression, and the compounding psychological challenges of navigating life in a dense urban community with limited resources and significant systemic barriers.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Elizabeth, NJ Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Elizabeth, NJ average 18 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Black / African American |
| 26% | Christian |