Faith Dunkel
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist
I help my clients to better understand what their unique "storyline" is about; how their script got written; and how life challenges can be opportunities.
Everyday we make choices, big and small. In doing so, we create our ever-unfolding life story. I help my clients to better understand what their unique "storyline" is about; how their script got written; and how life challenges can be opportunities for discovering hidden strengths. These strengths are important, as they will serve my clients in their next life chapter. Within the context of a warm therapeutic relationship, I help my clients to better understand their own life situations. I draw from multiple modalities to provide nuanced help for each client. I am passionate about helping people to find meaning and purpose in their lives, to unlock their unique creative potentials, and strengthen their relationships. I am a licensed psychologist practicing in Montclair, NJ. I enjoy a diverse practice, working with adolescents, a full range of adults, and elders.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Adoption
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Depression
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Social Anxiety
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$185 — $220per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Medicare – Alabama
- Midlands Choice – Iowa
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
35S100565800, New Jersey
Certificates
Externship completed in Emotionally Focused Therapy
ICEEFT: The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Intensive training in EFT model of couples therapy
OCD & Obsessive Compulsive Personality: Similar Symptoms, Different Treatments
(NJ-ACT) New Jersey Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists
Workshop on Treating OCD and OCPD with Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
Mindfulness: Tailoring the Practice to the Person
(CPPNJ) Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey
Workshop on the Integration of Mindfulness Meditation into Psychotherapy Practice
Education
Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Bronx, NY
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2002
Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 1992
Psychology and English Literature (double major)
Publications
Do Promise Keepers Dream of Feminist Sheep?
Sex Roles May 1999, Volume 40, Issue 9–10, pp 665–688
This article describes a qualitative research study of Promise Keeper fathers. Twenty-two middleclass, primarily White suburban fathers were interviewed in focus groups about their fathering experiences. The grounded theory analysis found that the men were experiencing gender role strain as they tried to conform to traditional masculine role norms.
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