Mike Hessdorf, LCSW

Imagine waking up each morning with renewed energy and vitality. A life where your daily stressors bother you less, relationships are loving, friendships are meaningful, and your career feels satisfying and fulfilling. What once sounded like a fantasy is now fully achievable - with just a little help from a professional. Here at the practice of Michael Hessdorf, LCSW, CGP, we strive to provide you with the necessary tools and strategies to heal, recover, and grow.

About Therapy

Therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix. It is a healing process that requires active participation and openness to change. Making small adjustments can allow you to live the life you always wanted. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment, which is why our services are personalized to suit your individual needs and challenges. Together, we will develop the tools and strategies to help you heal, recover, and grow.

Services I Offer

Michael Hessdorf, LCSW, CGP offers a wide array of counseling services to adults, teens, couples, and families, including:

• Individual psychotherapy
• Group psychotherapy
• Couples therapy
• EMDR
• And more!

In addition to his private practice, Michael has been working for over 25 years as a school social worker in high schools in NYC. He has vast experience and expertise working with adolescents and their families.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a very dynamic approach where you can improve your relationships in a safe and confidential setting. Group members learn effective strategies from one another to slowly make changes and transform their lives. Our therapy groups often help provide an awareness of oneself in relation to others, valuable feedback, heightened communication skills, and improved self-esteem, all within the confines of a safe, supportive environment.

• Adult Group: Improving Your Life/Creating Healthy Relationships
• Young Adult Group
• College-Aged Group
• Teen Group
• Training Group for Clinicians

Joining a therapy group can be a life-altering experience, especially for adults and teens. Our groups provide an opportunity to work on personal growth and development in the context of a supportive community.

Individual Therapy

Are you feeling down, anxious, or overwhelmed right now by life's challenges? We can work together to help you tackle any difficulties. Michael also provides EMDR for people who have had traumatic experiences.

Teen Therapy

Teens today face many stressors in their daily lives, from school, friends, parents, and more. This constant pressure can lead to anxiety, depression, and a host of other issues. Our teen therapy services provide a safe, non-judgmental space for teens to express themselves and work through any challenges they may be facing.

Family Therapy

Family therapy can help improve communication and resolve conflicts within the family system. By working together, families can learn new ways of relating to one another, leading to improved relationships and a stronger, more connected family unit.

Couples Therapy

For those in relationships, couples therapy can be life-altering. It can help get your relationship back on track, improve communication, and deepen your connection with your partner.

Supervision

Michael also offers supervision services for clinicians looking to grow and develop as professionals. Through a dynamic and lively process, group members will not just talk about cases but also talk about their feelings in the here and now. The goal is for the clinician to grow as a professional by using these present feelings as a way to inform their future clinical work.

About Michael Hessdorf, LCSW, CGP

Michael opened his private practice in 1993 in New York, and his office has now been in New Jersey for many years. With his vast experience and expertise, Michael provides a wide array of counseling services to adults, teens, couples, and families. He views therapy as a journey of healing and self-discovery, and he is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for his clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.