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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Depression support
About Gordon
NJ Psychologist Gordon Presley holds a New Jersey psychologist credential and has 40 years of professional experience. He works primarily with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He offers sessions in English and practices in New Jersey.
Presley focuses on straightforward conversation about what is bothering a person and practical ways to manage symptoms. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns, learn coping skills, and practice new behaviors. He aims to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be described without judgment.
Sessions typically begin with a clear look at what the client wants to change. He and the client then set small, concrete goals and try techniques together in session. Homework or skill practice between sessions is often suggested so new habits can form in daily life.
He has worked with adults across a wide range of difficulties for four decades. That experience informs how he structures sessions, paces progress, and adjusts methods when a particular technique is not working. He pays attention to what helps a person feel more manageable day to day.
To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The therapist uses a subscription model for payment that can be canceled at any time, and clients should confirm session formats before booking.
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How CBT and DBT are used in online work
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. It uses exercises and experiments to change thinking patterns that feed anxiety, panic, or depression. DBT teaches concrete skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive actions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to see which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions are used to try techniques and adjust the plan based on what the client reports is helpful.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to use shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible. It can also support practicing skills between sessions and reviewing real-life examples during the meeting. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to clarify how a session will be conducted and which formats are available.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related problems such as impulsivity, isolation, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These methods focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a New Jersey psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00351800) and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.