Therapy for Couples, Parenting, and You

Couples, Individual and Sex Therapy Tailored to Your Needs   

You want to feel…

Connected… Confident… Understood…

And you know that when you do, it’s easier to trust yourself, stop feeling so alone, and build the kind of relationships that really matter.

But instead…

You feel disconnected from your partner or yourself, overwhelmed by anxiety or burnout, stuck in guilt or people-pleasing, and alone in systems that don’t truly understand you.

And you don’t want a therapist who just nods and agrees.

You need someone who can challenge you, call you out and help you understand and accept who YOU really are.

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These patterns didn’t form by accident.

They were shaped by who you needed to become, what you were forced to conceal, and how you figured out just how much space you could occupy without being pushed out.

Mati Sicherer, Licensed Professional Counselor and certified Sex Therapist in Fair Lawn, NJ, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and neurodiverse clients.

MEET THE THERAPIST

Hi,

I’m Mati. For over two decades, I’ve supported people who felt disconnected - people who might be deep thinkers, over-analyzers, or highly perceptive — the ones who’ve been told they’re “too much” and end up feeling like they have to fix themselves.

But here’s what I know: you don’t need to be less of who you are. You just need a way to work with your depth, instead of feeling overwhelmed by it.

My work often centers on the layers beneath the surface — how your mind, emotions, and body have been shaped by old survival strategies still quietly running the show. That includes how these patterns show up in your relationships, your sexuality, and your role as a parent.

I support individuals and couples navigating everything from sexual disconnection and desire differences to the identity shifts and emotional overload that often come with parenting. Because when you’re raising others, your own unmet needs and old wounds tend to rise to the surface — and they deserve care, not shame.

Whether we’re working one-on-one or in a couples setting, therapy with me is structured but creative, practical but deeply attuned. This work is for people whose minds move differently, who’ve lived in overdrive, and who are craving something more grounded — in themselves, in their relationships, and in the way they show up as parents.

My Services

SEX THERAPY

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COUPLES COUNSELING

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

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ADHD THERAPY

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NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING THERAPY

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ANXIETY THERAPY

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PARENTING THERAPY

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LIFE TRANSITIONS THERAPY

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CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING THERAPY

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TRAUMA THERAPY

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PREMARITAL COUNSELING

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BURNOUT RECOVERY THERAPY

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PATTERN BREAKING THERAPY

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ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY

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Our Work Together

Map What’s Underneath
We begin by slowing things down and getting curious — not just about your thoughts, but about what’s happening in your body, emotions, and relationships. We’ll explore how old survival strategies, attachment patterns, and internalized messages are shaping how you show up in the world, in intimacy, and in parenting.

Work With (Not Against) Your Depth
This isn’t about fixing or minimizing who you are — it’s about helping your depth become a resource, not a burden. Together, we’ll build awareness and tools that honor your sensitivity, insight, and complexity — whether we’re addressing relational stuck points, sexual dynamics, or patterns in how you care for others (and yourself).

Practice New Ways of Relating
Lasting change happens through experience, not just insight. In this phase, we gently experiment with new ways of relating — to yourself, your partner, your children, and your body. You’ll begin to notice when old patterns are running the show and practice responding with more choice, clarity, and connection.

And… Meet Louie!

Therapy isn’t just about talk — sometimes it involves a little more…

Louie, my certified therapy dog, joins many sessions and helps clients feel grounded, comforted, and safe. His presence is especially helpful during moments of emotional vulnerability or anxiety.

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You weren’t made to merely endure.

Together, we can carve out space for breath, for healing, and for the life you deserve.

Schedule a free consultation