Kathleen Isaac, PhD

About

Psychologist in Newark, NJ. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Bisexual
• Grief
• Lesbian
• Life Transitions
• Racial Identity
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Bisexual, Cancer, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Grief, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Transgender, Veterans

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $300, couple sessions $350; sliding scale available

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Paypal

Ages

Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Lesbian Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education & qualifications