Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Paterson, NJ
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Paterson, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PsyA
A highly sensitive person is a client who needs a special approach to feel accepted and understood. I will work patiently and caringly with these clients in a way that serves them best, which may mean working with a prescribing provider as well.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Paterson, NJ
Online in Paterson, NJ
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Therapy With You
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
We provide treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, tailoring care to each individual’s unique needs and experiences.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Paterson, NJ
Online in Paterson, NJ
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Aranya Edmonds
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAMFT / LAC
I support highly sensitive individuals who experience emotions deeply and may feel overwhelmed by stress, environments, or relationships. Sensitivity is a strength, but it can also create emotional exhaustion. Therapy helps you develop emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-understanding so you can function with greater balance and confidence.
3 Years Experience
Online in Paterson, NJ (Online Only)
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Madeline Salerno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Madeline works with highly sensitive individuals to better manage emotional intensity, overstimulation, self-criticism, and interpersonal stress.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Paterson, NJ
Online in Paterson, NJ
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Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Do you turn down lights, pick clothes by how they feel, have trouble staying places with strong smells, or wish you could turn down the volume everywhere you go? Does it seem like you feel every emotion more quickly and intensely than others? Do you know what others around you are feeling before they even seem to know themselves? It is exhausting to feel like every sensation and every emotion is raw and open, and can make navigating relationships and boundaries challenging. With understanding and compassion we can work together to help you understand your sensitivity, manage overwhelm, and build confidence while honoring your unique strengths and needs.
28 Years Experience
Online in Paterson, NJ
Paterson is one of New Jersey's largest and most ethnically diverse cities, a former industrial hub whose silk-milling heritage has given way to a dense and vibrant immigrant community spanning Dominican, Puerto Rican, Colombian, Bangladeshi, and Middle Eastern populations, with mental health needs that are correspondingly multilingual and cross-cultural. The city has a high poverty rate and limited private therapy infrastructure, and the demand for multilingual, culturally competent care—particularly in Spanish and Arabic—significantly outpaces the available supply. St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson provides behavioral health services, and community organizations supplement what is a largely under-resourced formal mental health system. Common therapy concerns include immigration and refugee trauma, family stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of maintaining cultural identity and community cohesion across generations in a rapidly changing urban landscape.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Paterson, NJ Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Paterson, NJ average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (47%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 47% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Somatic Therapy |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 36% | Christian |
| 36% | Jewish |