Marla Guglberger
My background is in psychology and women's studies with a master's degree in clinical social work from NYU. With 25 years of experience, I individualize care using a variety of treatment approaches including psychoanalytic psychotherapy (6-year post-grad program), ICBT (Certified in
My focus is women's mental health: relationships, parenting, divorcing, dating, transitions, aging and bereavement.
Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Motivational Interviewing), and mindfulness. I help therapists, healthcare professionals, yogis, artists, musicians, educators - and others - with personal and job-related stressors. My focus is women's mental health: relationships, parenting, divorcing, dating, transitions, aging and bereavement. I welcome diversity among my clientele inclusive of all races, religions, sexual orientations/genders and neurodiversity.
First session
I am available for consultations and therapy. Together we will figure out exactly what you need to get back to your happy place.
Strengths
I'm easy to talk to, positive, solution focused and humorous. In addition to talk therapy, I offer grounding and breathing techniques, teach meditation and incorporate helpful mantras. My approach is warm, insightful and fun so our sessions will be productive and not boring. My job isn't done until you feel better.
Ideal clients
While I welcome both individuals experienced and new to therapy, with my extensive background, I am well positioned to provide therapy for those who need a seasoned clinician. For example, therapists need a therapist with extensive education and experience to be effective and not redundant to skills already internalized. I welcome the opportunity to work together toward your goals which often include behavioral changes and self-acceptance. About me: When I'm not working, I enjoy yoga, meditation, music, creativity and parenting (2 humans, 1 pup).
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am certified in ICBT (integrated CBT and motivational interviewing) and use CBT when clients want to make changes in their life or behavior and are results orientated and solution focused.
Motivational Interviewing
I am certified in ICBT (integrated motivational interviewing and CBT) and use Motivational Interviewing (MI) in combination with other evidence-based practices to help clients make their own decisions when ambivalent toward change.
Psychoanalytic
I have 6-years of post-graduate experience studying object relations theory, a form of psychoanalysis that looks at the effects of childhood development, inner/interpersonal relationships and repetition compulsion. Adult events and dynamics are influenced by internalized self, and relationship patterns. This is insight-oriented work helpful for micro and major traumas including childhood-parent mis-attunement which leads to difficulty knowing one's true thoughts and feelings. Together we can better understand patterns fueled by unconscious thoughts and feelings so that you may further define or redefine your boundaries and relationships.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New JerseyLicense 44SC05216900