Psychotherapy

Hello and welcome to my website. My name is Carole Barabander and I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist. I have over 28 years of experience working with adults, adolescents/children, couples and families. For organizations, I provide evaluations, consultation and training.

My Philosophy

I believe that therapy is a journey into one's emotional growth. Its foundation is the trusting, collaborative relationship between a therapist and client. That special relationship creates the unique environment where true change can occur.

What to Expect

When a person first enters therapy, we talk at length about the problems and difficulties he or she is experiencing. I then suggest a treatment plan, such as psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral or humanistic, based on a client's specific needs. I offer brief, solution-oriented therapy or in-depth psychotherapy.
Read more

Goals for Psychotherapy

I work to help clarify needs and work through anxiety, panic attacks, anger, depression, grief, and life transitions, such as divorce or career change. Most importantly, I help individuals identify their strengths, as well as identify areas in which they need to grow.
Learn more

Areas of Focus

I offer individual, couples, family and group counseling, in a comfortable and confidential office. I am experienced helping clients with depression and mood disorders, anxiety, anger, abuse, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, relationships, sexuality, couple and career transitions, women’s issues, adolescent development issues, attention deficit disorders, eating disorders and addictions. I am also skilled in helping artists, musicians and writers enhance their creativity.
Detailed areas of focus

For organizations, I offer evaluations, consultation, and training. I provide employee assistance programs, substance abuse, forensic, and custody evaluations. I also conduct numerous workshops and seminars to fit organizational training needs

General Information

I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, beliefs and value systems. My office is located in Short Hills, NJ, just 5 minutes from the Short Hills Mall, and is convenient to Essex, Union, Morris, Hudson, Somerset, Passaic counties.