Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Browse Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Contemplative
Meandering to Change, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hello! I see therapy as a casual conversation with a purpose. That purpose is to create an opportunity for you to explore your experiences, better understand yourself, and discover possibilities for change.
For more than 21 years, I have had the privilege of supporting people through challenges of all shapes and sizes. Some have names such as anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship difficulties. Others are simply parts of life that have become difficult, confusing, overwhelming, or no longer feel right. I don’t believe a problem needs to fit neatly into a diagnosis to deserve attention.
I believe each person comes to therapy with their own story, strengths, experiences, and understanding of the world. You are the expert on the life you’ve lived. I bring my clinical experience, curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to explore that life alongside you.
Change doesn’t always happen in a straight line. Sometimes we know exactly where we want to go, and sometimes figuring out the destination is part of the journey. Wherever you are when we meet, that’s where we’ll begin.
16 Years Experience
Online in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (Online Only)
Contemplative
Shelley Klammer
Counselor/Therapist, MTC, REACE, FOT, CHyp
Do you consider yourself spiritual, empathic, intuitive, creative, deep-thinking, or highly sensitive (HSP)? Do you sometimes struggle with emotional overwhelm, anxiety or depression? If you sense you have wounded inner child defense patterns from the past that block you from moving forward into the authentic self-expression of your needs and aspirations, I invite you into a therapy space where your originality, inner imagery, thoughts, and feelings can lead you towards greater wholeness, strength, and maturity.
20 Years Experience
Online in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (Online Only)
Contemplative
Marina Goldenberg
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Becoming a parent—or hoping to become one—can bring unexpected stress, grief, anxiety, and relationship strain. I support women, new mothers, and their partners navigating fertility struggles, loss, postpartum mood and anxiety challenges, and major life transitions. I also work with young adults in school and early career. My work is grounded in empathy and compassion, creating a nonjudgmental space where individuals and couples can feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward together.
13 Years Experience
Online in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (Online Only)
Contemplative
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
Dr. Jenny Shields specializes in supporting healthcare providers, executives, and high-achieving professionals who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck—especially those who’ve dedicated their careers to caring for others while quietly neglecting their own well-being. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based behavioral science, balanced with genuine warmth, empathy, and down-to-earth candor. Known for quickly pinpointing core issues, Dr. Shields offers clarity and practical tools to help clients step out of survival mode and into meaningful, lasting change—reclaiming their sense of self, purpose, and professional fulfillment.
12 Years Experience
Online in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Contemplative
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
My clinical experience is wide and deep. I estimate I have conducted about 90,000 hours of psychotherapy sessions, including many hours training and supervising other therapists. This experience covers many modes: individual therapy, as well as family, couple and group therapy. My basic orientation is existential and psychodynamic, but I have added much training and experience in other approaches on top of that over the years. I am Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, ABPP, have served 2 terms as a board director and secretary for the American Academy of Psychotherapy, and previously trained young clinical psychologists and psychiatric residents at the University of North Carolina. We keep learning more about how to be effective therapists, and I have aggressively added to my clinical wisdom. I stand ready to work to understand you deeply, and help you profoundly, whatever your current dilemmas.
41 Years Experience
Online in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Statistics
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ average 18 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (77%), and Loss or Grief (54%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 46% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 77% |
Online Only |
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| 23% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Stress |
| 46% | Men’s Issues |
| 46% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 38% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 8% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 31% | LGBTQ+ |
| 23% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 15% | Buddhist |