Excelsior Counseling LLC

07/09/2024

You may be just starting therapy. You may be a year in. Wherever you are in your mental health journey, trust the process. Sometimes moving forward is uncomfortable or seems confusing, but trust the process. You'll come through feeling better for it.

07/02/2024

Keeping focused on tasks can be difficult, especially when you're struggling with the symptoms of anxiety or ADHD. These general tips can help not only maintain focus but also boost motivation.

Excelsior Counseling is a group psychotherapy practice specializing in helping adults and adolescent struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma.

We offer psychotherapy services both in-person and virtually for residents of New Jersey.

10/20/2023

Self care is important. Please do something to care for yourself today.

06/14/2023

Surviving trauma can often leave us feeling disempowered. When our closest family members exacerbate that, it may be time to reevaluate how large our boundaries need to be.

Blood isn't always thicker than water.

06/01/2023

Excelsior Counseling is a safe space for EVERYONE!

05/03/2023

When we have unrealistic expectations for ourselves it can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations for the world around us and our place in it.

04/26/2023

Sometimes talking it out can be really helpful. Reach out for a free consultation.

01/29/2023

It's time we end the stigma around mental illness. When you're experiencing depression symptoms because of constant stress it doesn't mean you're weak or inadequate. It means your brain is negatively reacting to unreasonable situations. And the science confirms this!

Anhedonia and depression arise when POMC neurons in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus become hyperactive as a result of chronic stress. Reducing the activity also reduces feelings of depression and loss of pleasure.

06/29/2022

For everyone who was hoping for today's live stream, I'm sorry but technical difficulties are keeping that from happening today. We will try again on July 13 at 12:15. Hope you'll join me!0

06/24/2022

EMDR is a very powerful form of psychotherapy that is not only effective for people struggling with traumatic memories, but also deeply held unhelpful personal beliefs.

Research points to three keys to its success.

06/09/2022

Live Stream Announcement!

06/08/2022