Iris Aybar, LCSW — Therapist in New Jersey

Hi there, I'm Iris!

As we face life’s challenges, we may also be facing the opportunity to find growth & meaning through our most difficult experiences. I am here to provide you with warmth, respect, & kindness as you face these difficult moments. I will aim to work alongside you, supporting you through the process of recognizing your strengths and new ways to cope.

My focus

If you are struggling with anxiety and depression and are feeling stuck in patterns of thought and behavior that are keeping you from living a full life of joy, I would like to help you find the tools to move forward. We can work together to create a growth plan.

My approach

In my approach, I incorporate interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) along with the use of creative approaches stemming from expressive play & art therapies. I will use a strengths-based lens to help you draw from your own wisdom and promote self-confidence in facing challenges.

My communication style

I create a warm and open environment where clients can feel heard, supported, and empowered while helping them gain insight through active listening and promoting self-reflection.

My journey to mental healthcare

My therapy journey began through my own personal experiences and a strong desire to help others. I truly value and admire an individual's capacity to be resilient in the face of adversity, and this is what has made my work so rewarding. It is an honor to be in my role, and it is what has kept me on this path.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by working alongside them to help them identify and prioritize the goals that are most important to them and continue to support them in adapting those goals as new insights and skills are gained, always aiming to move forward toward growth.

Our first session

Your first session will be all about getting to know each other and working together to identify your goals and motivation for starting therapy. Most importantly, I will aim to promote a sense that you are not alone, and I will be here to help guide you and support you through the process.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Mindfulness-Based

Play Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Cigna
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers School of Social Work and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University College, New Brunswick.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Iris Aybar