Therapists for Women’s Issues in Bergen County

We’re on a Mission –

To Get Women the Help They Deserve.

As women therapists, we get the pressure you’re under to be . . .

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  • An attentive mother
  • A loving wife
  • A dutiful daughter
  • A successful professional
  • Compassionate
  • Nurturing
  • Polite
  • Organized
  • Accommodating
  • Passionate

… and so much more

We also understand the unique struggles women face around infertility, inability to carry a pregnancy to term, postpartum depression, body image, self-esteem, and trauma.

At Your Path to Empowerment, we’re on a mission to empower women from adolescents and teens to 50+, to live a more balanced and fulfilled life through insightful, compassionate therapy. Our therapists will help you uncover the stressors and patterns that are blocking you from moving forward, and equip you with the coping skills and strategies to deal with the challenges life throws your way.

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A Safe Space to Speak Your Mind

All too often, women hold their tongues and bury their feelings to avoid conflict or being seen in a negative light. At Your Path to Empowerment, you have a confidential space to let go. With us, you can voice your thoughts, concerns, fears, and frustrations without judgment. You don’t have to pretend you have it all together. Go ahead and cry, scream, or laugh. Do whatever you need to do to express how you are feeling, and know that you will be heard and supported.

Counseling Customized to Your Needs

As women we share many common issues while simultaneously being unique with our own set of challenges and ways of responding to them. As your counselor digs deep to gain insight into how you have been affected by your experiences and situations, she will craft a customized treatment plan that builds upon your strengths, empowering you with the tools you need to thrive as you navigate life’s ups and downs. Your plan will follow a holistic approach centered on the interconnection between your body and mind, prioritize self-care, and foster self-esteem. You will get practical advice for breaking unhealthy habits and replacing them with new actions designed to boost your mental health and overall well-being. Your therapeutic journey can help you:

  • Reclaim your self-worth
  • Improve relationships
  • Become more confident
  • Set boundaries
  • Communicate more effectively
  • Free yourself from anxiety and depression
  • Build self-esteem
  • Stop negative self-talk

Meet Our Team

You deserve to be seen and supported by someone who wants to help you live the life you were meant to live – one free of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-criticism, and feelings of being overwhelmed.

We’re here to help you reclaim your happiness and self-worth so you can once again find balance and joy.

Ashley Czesak, LCSW – Paramus NJ Area

Ashley Czesak, LCSW, RYT Owner & Clinical Director | Therapist

Tara Brock – Paramus NJ Area

Tara Brock, LPC Therapist

Stephanie Domnitz, LCSW – Paramus NJ Area

Stephanie Domnitz, LCSW Therapist | Clinical Supervisor

Audrey Costa, MA, LAC, NCC Therapist

Audrey Costa, MA, LAC, NCC Therapist

Katy Kubic, MSW – Paramus NJ Area

Katy Kubic, LSW Therapist

Joanne Ciriello, LPC– Paramus NJ Area

Joanne Ciriello, LPC Therapist

Bianca Shmulevic, LSW – Paramus NJ Area

Bianca Shmulevich, LCSW Therapist

Tatum Gonzales, LSW – Paramus NJ Area

Tatum Gonzales, LSW Therapist

Lauren Perler, LCSW – Paramus NJ Area

Lauren Perler, LCSW Therapist

Alisa Rios, LAC – Paramus NJ Area

Alisa Rios, LAC Therapist

Bev Wittenberg, LSW – Paramus NJ Area

Bev Wittenberg, LSW Therapist

Lauren Mulkay, LPC

Lauren Mulkay, LPC Therapist | Clinical Supervisor

Geimy McFarland, LCSW – Paramus NJ Area

Geimy McFarland, LCSW Therapist | Clinical Supervisor

Cecilia Blauvelt, LMFT Therapist

Cecilia Blauvelt, LMFT Therapist

Michelle Lama, LAC, CADC Therapist

Michelle Lama, LAC, CADC Therapist