Monday, December 3, 2012

When do I need therapy? Is it time to call?


1 out of 5 people in the US experience depression in their lifetime. 1 of 3 have an anxiety disorder. It’s hard to know when to keep trying on your own and when to seek help. My suggestion is to ask yourself, “how much is this effecting my life?” If the answer is “too much” - then its time to pick up a phone. I have over 30 year experience as a licensed clinical social worker in the field of mental health. I continued to train in the latest developments in psychotherapy in order to be more effective as a therapist. I studied Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people learn skills to deal with life’s challenges in a different way. EMDR as well as Internal Family Systems have been shown to be effective in the treatment of trauma – and I have used these, to great effect, with clients. It takes courage to call and start therapy. Together we will clarify the issues that you are facing and develop a plan of action. You can learn skills to empower you and change the way you think about yourself and others. By incorporating the various therapies that I have studied, I intend to provide you with the skills to help you do so.

Sarah L. Schleifer, MSSW, LCSW
961 Teaneck Road, Suite 801
Teaneck, NJ  07666
office #: 201.836.4140


329 Miller Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
cell: 201.851.5099