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Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Level II , PESI, 2020
Certified Marriage Therapist, Level I , Gottman Institute, 2012
Clinical Social Work License, State of New Jersey, 2010
Master of Social Work License, State of New Jersey and New York, 2007
Masters in Social Work, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, graduated 2007
Bachelors of Psychology, Queens College (CUNY), graduated 2005
2013 – present: Heather Feigin, LCSW– Private practice, clinical psychotherapy.
Certified clinical trauma specialist (Level II, PESI, 2020)
Certified marriage therapist (Level I, Gottman Institute, 2012)
2009 – 2013: Jewish Family Services, Clifton, NJ – Clinical psychotherapy, case management, community social work, crisis intervention, domestic violence training, and child safety workshops.
2007 – 2008: Jewish Family Services, Elizabeth, NJ – Case management, community social work, end of life planning, and clinical therapy.
2005 – 2007: Windsor Park Nursing Home, Queens, NY -Management of facility, case management, end of life planning, and living wills.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, parenting, marital, relationship, or career related issues? I offer a warm, empathic, and supportive environment in which you will gain the insight, tools, and understanding you need to overcome your challenges and move forward. Together, we can guide you towards a more content, fulfilling, and functional life. Call (973) 348-LCSW (5279) to set up your initial consultation.
For those suffering from anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief/loss, uncontrolled anger, personality disorders or mood disorders, treatment may involve, but is certainly not limited to, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and many other methods in-between.
Psychotherapy guides clients to deal with any past or childhood issues that may emotionally be holding them back from achieving their therapeutic goals. The psychoanalytic theory believes that childhood events and unconscious feelings, thoughts, and motivations play a role in mental illness and maladaptive behaviors. Therefore, psychotherapy involves looking at childhood and young adult experiences in order to discover how these events might have shaped the individual and how they contribute to current actions.
While working with clients on the psychotherapeutic front, I simultaneously draw on CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy). These modalities guide clients to focus on the relationships between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. By exploring patterns of thinking that lead to self-destructive actions, and the beliefs that direct these thoughts, those struggling with their emotions can begin to modify their patterns of thinking and improve coping.
When treating couples, I incorporate the Gottman method into treatment. I have completed Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. This method is a research based approach to creating stronger relationships. It teaches couples how to manage conflict and communicate with each other in a more productive way. It teaches both parties how to speak so that they will be heard, and how to listen so that their partner will feel heard. For more information on The Gottman Method, go to www.gottman.com.
For those struggling with any interpersonal relationship (be it marital, parental, familial etc.) I work with the individual, couple, or family to help them begin to identify the thoughts, emotions and behaviors that create dysfunctional patterns within the relationship. Once the negative patterns are recognized, the clients learn to replace maladaptive ways of communicating and coping with more productive and positive ways.
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G.J., Harrison, NJ
I have suffered from severe anxiety all my life. I had been to 3 previous therapists, and tried medication, all with little to no improvement. Mrs Feigin immediately took a multi-pronged approach with me, and worked to uncover the source of my anxieties, all while providing tools and techniques to help relieve my symptoms. She gently but firmly encouraged me to explore parts of myself and my past that I had been afraid to previously. Today, I’m nearly symptom free. I highly recommend Mrs. Feigin as an excellent therapist!
F.J. & D.J, Nutley, NJ
Heather helped us achieve a closeness in our marriage we never thought possible. Our communication is so much better now!
H. K., Clifton, NJ
Heather Feigin has been working as a therapist in our agency since March 2009. She has developed into an outstanding therapist, who relates very well to varied clientèle. Mrs. Feigin has worked with many clients with marital conflicts and parenting issues. She is empathic and intelligent in her work with clients. I have supervised her during these years and highly recommend her as a therapist.
M.L., West Orange, NJ
My depression was preventing me from being the kind of father, breadwinner and husband I hoped I would be someday. By the time I started treatment with Heather, I had been suffering for years and my family was suffering along with me. Heather used a cognitive-behavioral approach to help me recognise that my thoughts were negative and self-deprecating. We explored the origin of these destructive thought patterns and slowly, I began to change them. Today I’m happy to report that I am holding down a great job, having fun with my kids, and my marriage is better than ever.
S.S., Passaic, NJ
As a young newly wed from a tumultuous background, I had no idea what it meant to be a healthy spouse or partner. Shortly after my wedding, my marriage began to disintegrate. Heather helped me understand and acknowledge the dysfunctional role I playing in the marriage and the ways I was contributing to it’s demise. I still have work to do, but my marriage is on solid ground! I would definitely recommend Heather as a therpaist.
R. M., Lyndhurst, NJ
Heather is compassionate but honest, empathic but straightforward.
Y.L., Belleville, NJ
My children were driving me crazy. The fighting and power struggles escalated to unacceptable degrees. Mrs. Feigin identified my depression after only a few sessions and and helped me get the proper psychiatric help I needed. At the same time, she worked with me on my parenting issues. Today, our household is a much calmer, happier place.
S.W., Monsey, NY
I come from a very dysfunctional background. As an adult, I dated a lot, but nothing progressed beyond a few superficial dates. With Heather’s help, I came to understand that I was sabotaging potentially good and lasting relationships because I was afraid of repeating my parents’ mistakes. Today, I’m happily engaged!