In-person & virtual Psychotherapy in Downtown Jersey City
Hi, I'm Felipe, a board-certified counselor and psychotherapist specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults, teens, and couples.
I help individuals who feel stuck, whether from emotional distress, overwhelming anxiety or persistent worry, or relational patterns that erode connection.
Through careful exploration of the thoughts and emotions shaping your experiences, psychotherapy can help you better understand why certain difficulties persist and open the possibility of responding in ways that feel more manageable and meaningful.
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Adult Psychotherapy
A space to explore thoughts, emotions, relationships, and more in the pursuit of personal growth, reduced emotional suffering, and a fulfilled existence.
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Teen Therapy
Helping teens understand their inner world and life transitions to build self-awareness, confidence, and healthy relationships.
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Couples Counseling
A focused environment where partners can address conflict, repair disconnection, and better understand each other’s needs.
Common Reasons People Seek My Help
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Intense or confusing emotions
Overwhelming feelings that are difficult to make sense of and, at times, may seem disproportionate and get in the way of daily life.
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Anxiety and excessive worry
Thoughts that won't settle, constant anticipation of problems, or difficulty relaxing even when things appear to be going well.
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Trauma and its lasting effects
Past experiences that continue to show up as anxiety, emotional reactivity, numbness, or difficulty trusting which keep you from fully engaging with and enjoying your life.
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Repetitive or intrusive thinking
Remaining stuck in cycles of unwanted thoughts, replaying conversations, decisions, or past events in ways that make it difficult to stay mentally present and engaged with daily life.
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Loss and grief
The pain of losing someone or something significant that lingers longer than expected, or surfaces in ways that feel confusing and difficult to cope with.
About Me
I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. In addition to maintaining a private practice in downtown Jersey City, I provide psychiatric emergency screening and crisis intervention in Hudson County.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic principles, with a focus on understanding how thoughts and emotions shape experience. I also draw from multiple modalities in a flexible and individualized way to meet each client’s needs. I have experience working with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relational challenges.
Cost of Services
Individual Therapy – $175 / 50 minutes
Couples Therapy – $195 / 50 minutes
I am an out-of-network provider.
Many insurance plans include out-of-network benefits, and you may be eligible for 50-80% reimbursement of psychotherapy services.
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Something to know about my approach is...
I invite clients to speak openly and without censoring their thoughts so that we can thoughtfully explore emotions, experiences, and actions that are outside of conscious awareness and may shape current experiences.
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Together we will...
Look to blend insights into daily life for the purpose of easing emotional struggles and fostering resilience so you can pursue a more intentional and fulfilling path forward.
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My clients describe me as...
A caring and dependable clinician who provides consistent treatment and remains composed regardless of topic. Clients appreciate that our work together helps them feel more confident and in control of their decisions.
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I specialize in working with people who...
Struggle with anxiety, grief, intrusive thoughts, trauma, or relationship difficulties, or those who feel inexplicably stuck and are motivated to engage in psychotherapy to better understand themselves and improve their well-being.
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More about me and my practice...
My work is grounded in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles. We will focus on understanding the experiences shaping your present to identify more fulfilling ways of living.
What I've found most helpful is not any single technique, but our ability to approach difficult conversations with openness, curiosity and courage.
I see clients in person in downtown Jersey City and virtually throughout New Jersey, working with adults, teens, and couples in Jersey City, Hoboken, and across Hudson County.