Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Marriage Counseling in Cranford, NJ
For over 25 years, Michael Barmak has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional challenges to lead more fulfilling lives. Specializing in marriage counseling, couples therapy, and individual therapy, the practice integrates evidence-based methodologies such as Inner Bonding and Imago Relationship Therapy to foster deeper connections, self-awareness, and emotional resilience. Clients learn to replace conflict with empathy, rebuild trust, and set healthy boundaries while addressing personal growth and relationship dynamics. With a focus on both in-person and virtual sessions, the practice serves New Jersey residents and offers Inner Bonding training nationwide.Michaels expertise, rooted in advanced education from New York University and the University of Virginia, is complemented by his role as a certified Inner Bonding facilitator and trainer, as well as his recognition as a PBS-TV relationship expert. The practice emphasizes personalized care, empowering clients to heal through self-responsibility, compassionate communication, and practical tools tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Marriage Counseling
Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Inner Bonding
Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of expertise in couples and individual therapy.
- Our practice integrates proven methods like Inner Bonding and Imago Therapy.
- We provide personalized, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs.
- Our therapist is a certified Inner Bonding trainer and PBS relationship expert.
- We offer flexible in-person and virtual sessions for New Jersey residents.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Inner Bonding Facilitator
- Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
Services
Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling helps couples rebuild trust, resolve conflicts, and strengthen communication through tailored strategies like Imago Relationship Therapy. Clients learn to replace arguments with empathy, set healthy boundaries, and co-create fulfilling partnerships. The practice focuses on long-term solutions for lasting connection and mutual growth.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy supports clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, and self-worth challenges using Inner Bonding techniques. Sessions emphasize self-responsibility, emotional management, and compassionate self-care to foster inner strength and fulfillment. The approach integrates weekly assignments and experiential learning for sustainable personal development.
Inner Bonding
Inner Bonding is a six-step process that strengthens emotional resilience by connecting clients to their Loving Adult and Higher Guidance. This method teaches self-compassion, boundary-setting, and proactive problem-solving to address core feelings like loneliness and heartbreak while reducing reactive behaviors.
People
Michael Barmak
Therapist
Michael Barmak is a certified Inner Bonding facilitator and Imago Relationship Therapist with 25+ years of experience. He holds a Master of Social Work from NYU and specializes in helping couples and individuals achieve emotional growth through compassionate communication and self-responsibility.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer marriage counseling, couples therapy, individual therapy, and Inner Bonding® workshops using Imago Relationship Therapy and self-healing techniques.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, virtual sessions are available for New Jersey residents, with Inner Bonding® training offered nationwide.
How can couples counseling help if only one partner attends?
Individual participation in 'Couples Counseling for One' often encourages relational change by modeling self-responsibility and boundary-setting, which can inspire partners to grow.
What is Inner Bonding®?
Inner Bonding® is a six-step self-healing process that strengthens emotional resilience by connecting you to your Loving Adult and Higher Guidance for compassionate self-care.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide a 'Good Faith Estimate' for uninsured clients, but you should contact me directly to discuss payment options and insurance details.
Reviews (1)
Janet Rupp
Nov 10, 2018
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Michael is a caring therapist who really listens and gets to the root of the issues. He is honest and down to earth, so he makes the people in his care comfortable and encourages them to work at having a better life and relationships.
