About Us
Below is a list of independent therapists at convenient locations in their own offices throughout New Jersey.
Dr. Marty Tashman
Marriage and Family Therapist License #37F100094000
Social Work License #44SC00275900
Dr. Marty Tashman has been a therapist for over 30 years. He believes that combining compassion and common sense with formal training and experience is the most effective way to help a couple deals with challenges they are facing. Marty tells his clients that therapy should help change come about during the very first session. Of course, problems are not solved immediately, but every meeting should bring the couple to learning how to become closer to each other. He does not think relationships can always be “fixed”, but if both partners want things to work they have taken an important step towards being a couple.
Dr. Tashman holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology; he is a licensed Marriage Counselor, and a certified Social Worker. He holds a master’s degree in Counseling. He specializes in short term marriage counseling. Dr. Marty also works with couples where one partner is struggling with addiction. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Marty, call 1-888-281-5850.
Roberta Cohen, Office Manager & Partner
I have worked with Dr. Marty for three years, and have marketed his practice, and of late, helped with the administrative responsibilities. I also have taken an active role in the development of his website and articles that he has written. I like to think that I add a female perspective to his practice and help him see things from a woman’s point of view as well.
Currently, I am involved with scheduling and confirming appointments, editing and co-developing programs, and all the details that are involved with running a busy practice. And most importantly, I am dedicated to helping our clients to be as comfortable as possible with the counseling process.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, or would like further information about our practice, you can reach me at 732/564-7722
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. I look forward to speaking with you.
Roberta
Administrative Assistant
Elysa Siegelheim, MA, PD(MFT), LPC
Professional Counselor License #37PC00348600
My name is Elysa Siegelheim. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds a Masters in Behavioral Science and a Professional Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been working in the field since 2002. I am married and have two beautiful boys. What drew me to this profession is being able to actually help people to stay together.
People come to therapy because they feel distant from their partner and don’t communicate with them like they use to in the beginning. I offer a safe and intimate environment so that inner thoughts and feelings can be expressed.
Using a solution-focused approach, I help you to find your own path and help you feel more connected to each other. By focusing on communication, I help you to learn effective ways to express your thoughts and feelings without blame. This new way of talking will help you to understand one another, learn how to make comprises, accept differences and to realize that in the end the most important thing is having a partner you care about and who cares about you.
To schedule an appointment with me, please call 1-888-281-5850.
Ben Beitin, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapy License #37F100159700
I have been working with couples and families for over 10 years. I believe that couples are often locked in harmful patterns of anger and withdrawal. Couples have the best of intentions in trying to make things better on their own, only to feel like they get caught up in the same old patterns. I think each person has needs and wants that do not get fulfilled leaving them unheard and misunderstood. This can come out as anger, criticism, and even insults. I work with partners to communicate hurts and needs in a way that each person can listen to and in the process develop new methods of communicating. I am also interested in who were your models for communicating. Was it your parents or caregivers? If we understand where we learned our methods of communicating, we can gain awareness of how we recreate these patterns in our own relationships.
I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and all of my training has been about relationships. I am a Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Seton Hall University. I have convenient offices in Florham Park (off 24) and Somerville (off 287). To schedule an appointment with Ben Beitin, call 1-888-281-5850.
Jane Adelman, MSW, LCSW
Social Workers License #44SCO1017700
I have been working as a couples counselor for the past 25 of my 32 years in practice as a psychotherapist. I have found that when people first come to see me for help with their relationship or just problems in day to day living, they are usually feeling quite upset and unsettled. They very much want to get back to those happier times when they felt close to their partner or better about themselves.
The Number One reason people seek help is feeling empty, lonely, isolated and having very little or no true communication with their partner. I help couples and individuals discover unhealthy patterns and roadblocks that have contributed to the loss of warmth, harmony, excitement and love once shared. We work on communication skills that seem so hard to figure out while feeling so upset.
I have had a great deal of experience with people who are struggling with a lack of emotional or sexual intimacy, communication breakdown, infidelity, problems with family members, disagreements about child rearing, lack of respect, jealousy and anger, and many more issues common to both couples and individuals.
For me it is very rewarding when I can help people clear out the negatives and confusion that make the ability to communicate, feel close and loving, or make good decisions so difficult. The goal is to help people find what they need, whether it is a decision not to be together, or whenever possible to restore a loving, harmonious, exciting and caring relationship. There is easy access to my office. I am 5 minutes from the GW bridge and twenty minutes each from Edgewater, Teaneck and Hackensack.
To learn more about how I approach couple’s therapy please click on attached article.
Is it Time to Consider Marriage Counseling or Couples Therapy?
I can be reached at 1888/281-5850.
Catherine M. Duzenski, MSW, LCSW, DCSW
Social Workers License #44SC05273600
I have been a therapist for the past seven years. I have experience working with adults and children, individuals and families, but I particularly enjoy working with couples.
I recognize and appreciate the challenges couples face in today’s world. Couples often get lost in the tasks of day to day living, and as a result they feel disconnected from one another, have trouble communicating, get frustrated and angry. I have found that under the anger is hurt and feelings of isolation which can cause partners to feel unheard and disrespected. At times this even leads to the trauma of infidelity.
During our work together my clients will learn to communicate effectively with their partner. They will learn to listen to one another and re-establish a loving, caring and deeper connection. Trust and respect will return and hope restored.
I will support you and provide feedback to help you learn specific techniques and strategies that bring the two of you closer together. With hard work and a real commitment, together we can figure out exactly what needs to be done.
I hold a Clinical License in Social Work and received my Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. I have earned the status of Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, and I am recognized by my National Association as a Qualified Clinical Social Worker. I also hold a number of other certifications in child and family therapy as well as disaster and trauma work.
I am locating near Burlington, Camden and North Gloucester counties.
To schedule an appointment with me please call (1) 888-281-5850.
Susan Lazar, LCSW, Psy. A.
Social Workers License #44SC00836200
Susan Lazar has been in practice since 1994 and has her office in Teaneck, New Jersey. During that time she has found that what is most important in a good relationship are: communication, trust and caring. Her style is to help people feel comfortable and accepted. Susan shows couples both what they are doing well, how they are hurting their relationship, and ways they can improve it to get closer to their partner.
“Frequently when people come to see me they are confused and angry, but together we sort out the problems and I help them find practical solutions to getting along better”. I enjoy doing my work and helping folks focus on positive ways of getting along so that they do not have to suffer. There are effective ways to approach and influence a partner and I want to help them find those ways and to enjoy a fulfilling relationship together.”
Susan has been trained in couples counseling at the prestigious Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York City . She is also a certified Psychoanalyst from the Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, located in Teaneck , NJ . Susan combines her extensive training and experience with humanism and warmth.
Please give me a call at 1888-281-5850
Amie Harris, MSW, LCSW, CT
Social Workers License #44SC00298700
I have been a therapist for over eighteen years and believe that the focus of helping couples resolve marital conflict is creating first a comfortable and caring atmosphere so that communication can be established. It is important to convey from the first session forward that marital therapy is about honoring each other’s differences and find a bridge of communication and trust. Both partners should agree on what issues are most important to discuss, find options, and hopefully find resolution.
The importance of establishing intimacy can be obtained through not only workings as a team, but in gaining tools of active listening, which means practicing paying close attention and asking questions in full understanding, writing in a marital journal and learning about what triggers anger or disappointment. Lastly, I like to empower couples to set their own goals for themselves as well as the marriage and participate in the treatment plan.
My practice is divided between working with couples/marital therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, and my specialties are bereavement, trauma and cancer/ psycho-oncology (please see my article about Coping With Cancer). I also have extensive experience working with children dealing with divorce and loss.
My office is located in Basking Ridge and is a home office, which is near Bernardsville, Bridgewater, Morristown, and Somerville. I am conveniently located near Route 287 and Route 202. I have a master’s degree in social work, postgraduate work in addiction and psychodynamic therapy, and I am also a certified grief therapist.
Please give me a call at (1) 888/281-5850.
Bruce A. Birnberg, LCSW
Clinical Social Workers License #44SC00287300
Relationships are sacred endeavors. The process of healing begins with rekindling the courtship that began your coupling. My job is to help you unravel the many layers of misunderstandings, resentments and disappointments…and replace them with the skills of listening and love. Destructive patterns will be eclipsed by skills you may have thought long gone.
Why do we treat our friends better than our partners? Because we’ve forgotten the art of friendship within love.
I served for 17 years as faculty of JFK Family Medicine Residency and Clinical Assistant Professor at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. In that position, I taught Family Physicians the behavioral sciences. I have published several articles on innovative curricula in professional journals.
I am a graduate of the City University of New York. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude from Brooklyn College and a Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College School of Social Work.
My office is located in the heart of Highland Park, New Jersey, which is close to Rutgers University, the Brunswicks, Edison, & Piscataway area.
I would be most honored to work with you to bring the love and companionship back into your lives.
To schedule an appointment with Bruce Birnberg, call 1-888-281-5850.