Your Marriage Counselor

Risa Davis, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker whose office serves the Chester,  Mendham & Hackettstown, NJ areas for YourMarriageCounselor.com. If you are seeking a therapist from this area, call us today 1-888-281-5850.

Licensed Clinical  Social Worker LCSW  # 44SC05467800

Did you have a vision of how you want your relationship to be and reality just isn’t measuring up?  Did your prince suddenly turn into a toad or did your princess turn into the wicked witch?  We all wish that we could live happily ever after and many couples are disappointed that their marriage or relationship is not like the fairy tale they hoped for.  Maybe you are not getting enough attention, conversation, emotional or physical intimacy.  Maybe you are having the same fights over and over again and don’t know how to compromise or de-escalate conflicts.  Maybe everyday stressors such as work, parenting, in-laws or money issues get taken out on each other which leave both of you feeling emotionally exhausted and disconnected from each other.   Whatever the issue is, I am committed to not only help you learn how to alleviate the symptoms of relationship difficulties, but more importantly how to address the underlying causes of the problem.  The main problem for most couples is a lack of skills; often in the areas of communication, anger management, commitment, conflict resolution and/or intimacy.  I may not have a magic wand but I have helped many couples whether they are dating, engaged, married or separated solve their relationship issues by giving them the skills to create healthy, fulfilling and loving relationships.

I know it’s a big step to reach out and ask for help.  I know it means that you, your partner and/or your relationship are hurting.  It’s natural to be apprehensive, hesitant or uncomfortable to talk about the most intimate details of your life with a total stranger.  I know this because I was once in your shoes; however I have learned that the benefits of counseling certainly outweigh the costs.  I want you to know that I am not here to referee arguments or take sides.  My goals are to help you see both sides, understand why your partner feels or thinks the way he or she does and give you the tools to help you communicate better, meet each other’s needs and  reignite the spark that you once had. My style as a therapist is to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.  We work as a team to understand how your experiences have shaped how you think, feel and act towards one another.  Many of my clients say that I have the empathy of a good friend and the knowledge and skills of a true professional which empower them to make the changes they need to make If  your partner doesn’t want to come in to talk, you still can.  Even if one person starts to gain new insight and acquires new skills to work on the relationship, the relationship might start to work.  He or she may even surprise you and eventually come with you.

I am a licensed social worker with a Masters Degree from Rutgers University and graduate training in couples and family therapy.  My two offices are located in Maplewood NJ (Union County and close to Essex County) and Chester, NJ (Morris County and close Warren and Sussex County).

Isn’t it time for you to discover how to “live happily ever after?”  To schedule an appointment with me please call 1 (800) 281-5850.