Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy and Meditation Services in Montclair, NJ
Marcie Handler, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical training and experience, integrating contemporary psychology with ancient mindfulness traditions to help clients reduce suffering and enhance well-being. Our practice offers personalized psychotherapy sessions, meditation instruction, and workplace mindfulness programs designed to address modern stressors through evidence-based approaches. With expertise in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and self-compassion, we provide telehealth services and educational workshops to support individuals and organizations in cultivating awareness, resilience, and fulfillment.Our integrative methodology combines insight-oriented therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and cognitive behavioral techniques tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritize creating a safe, collaborative environment for exploration and growth, emphasizing practical tools for navigating life's challenges with greater ease and authenticity.
Services
Psychotherapy
Meditation Instruction
Workplace Consultations
Mindful Self-Compassion Course
MSC Core Skills Workshop
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical psychology expertise combined with meditation training
- Our integrative approach combines evidence-based therapy with mindfulness practices
- We provide personalized telehealth sessions tailored to individual needs
- Certified instructors in Mindful Self-Compassion and Lovingkindness meditation
- Proven track record working with diverse clients and corporate organizations
Associations and certifications
- Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions addressing relationship issues, life adjustments, depression, and anxiety through an integrative approach combining clinical psychology with mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and behavioral change to improve overall well-being. Our evidence-based methodology helps clients navigate personal challenges and achieve lasting mental health improvements.
Meditation Instruction
Private coaching and group classes teaching mindfulness, lovingkindness, and self-compassion practices to reduce stress and enhance emotional resilience. Programs include practical techniques for cultivating present-moment awareness and compassionate self-observation. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners seeking to integrate meditation into daily life.
Workplace Consultations
Customized mindfulness programs for organizations aiming to improve employee well-being, communication, and productivity through meditation-based training. Services include workshops, ongoing classes, and stress-reduction initiatives tailored to specific workplace needs. Proven effective for diverse organizations including educational institutions and corporate environments.
Mindful Self-Compassion Course
Structured 8-week course teaching self-compassion techniques to build emotional resilience and reduce anxiety through evidence-based practices developed by leading researchers. Combines gentle and empowering approaches to self-care that improve sleep, relationships, and overall well-being. Includes weekly sessions and a half-day retreat.
MSC Core Skills Workshop
Intensive 4-session program covering essential self-compassion techniques for coping with stress, caregiver burnout, and behavioral change challenges. Focuses on practical applications of self-compassion research to improve emotional regulation and motivation. Delivered through interactive online sessions with expert instructors.
People
Marcie Handler
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years experience integrating psychotherapy and meditation. Trained at Columbia University and Bellevue Hospital, specializing in mindfulness-based approaches for stress reduction and personal growth.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide integrative psychotherapy combining cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, and insight-oriented approaches for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Are meditation classes suitable for beginners?
Yes, our meditation instruction accommodates all experience levels with private coaching, weekly group classes, and specialized workshops for developing mindfulness skills.
Do you offer corporate wellness programs?
We provide customized workplace mindfulness programs for organizations seeking to improve employee well-being, communication, and stress management through meditation training.
What are the self-compassion courses like?
The 8-week MSC course and Core Skills Workshop teach evidence-based self-compassion techniques through interactive sessions focusing on emotional resilience, self-kindness, and practical applications for daily life.
How are sessions conducted?
All services are currently provided online through secure telehealth platforms for individual therapy, meditation instruction, and corporate programs.
