Social group where young kids strengthen friendships, build confidence, manage big emotions, and grow social connections through meaningful activities and play.
Hosted by Sara Danielczyk- StrongHearts Counseling
Counselor, MA, LAC
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Social group where young kids strengthen friendships, build confidence, manage big emotions, and grow social connections through meaningful activities and play.
What? How? Navigating college can be difficult but should be a time of growth and self-exploration. For many students with ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Order) or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) it can be an overwhelming process. Having a community or group to rely on helps lessen the load and takes the pressure off from constant reminders from parents or others, as well as the frustration of applying tips from neuro-typical individuals who mean well but often have trouble understanding what it is like to be neuro-divergent. Come join our small group community. Groups limited to 8-10 people.
Hosted by Misty A Shores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
I support clients navigating anxiety, life transitions, grief, PTSD, ADHD, and Autism, with a strong focus on neurodivergent-affirming care.
What? How? Navigating college can be difficult but should be a time of growth and self-exploration. For many students with ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Order) or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) it can be an overwhelming process. Having a community or group to rely on helps lessen the load and takes the pressure off from constant reminders from parents or others, as well as the frustration of applying tips from neuro-typical individuals who mean well but often have trouble understanding what it is like to be neuro-divergent. Come join our small group community. Groups limited to 8-10 people.
Social group where kids build confidence, strengthen communication skills, navigate emotions, and develop resilience through meaningful connection and experiences with peers.
Hosted by Sara Danielczyk- StrongHearts Counseling
Counselor, MA, LAC
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Social group where kids build confidence, strengthen communication skills, navigate emotions, and develop resilience through meaningful connection and experiences with peers.
Wednesdays at 445pm: Art and play therapy to support social growth, confidence & emotion regulation. Ideal for kids who: • Feel anxious or unsure in groups • Have big feelings or frequent worries • Struggle with changes or transitions • Needs help expressing needs kindly This group helps kids: • Build confidence with peers • Use calming tools for big emotions • Handle changes with more ease • Communicate difficult feelings
Hosted by StrongHearts Counseling, Westfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD with expertise in Child and Family Therapists in Westfield, NJ.
Wednesdays at 445pm: Art and play therapy to support social growth, confidence & emotion regulation. Ideal for kids who: • Feel anxious or unsure in groups • Have big feelings or frequent worries • Struggle with changes or transitions • Needs help expressing needs kindly This group helps kids: • Build confidence with peers • Use calming tools for big emotions • Handle changes with more ease • Communicate difficult feelings
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"Many know what ADD looks like, but not what it feels like. I present a unique opportunity to explore the nature of ADD firsthand. You are invited to partake in activities that simulate ADD experiences. An insider's view helps to inform discussion on effective ways to refocus energy and harness creativity. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of their thought process and ways in which they can overcome (or help others overcome) distraction. This workshop sheds light on experiences of tangent pursuit, sensory bombardment, and environmental dependency/transition trouble."
"Many know what ADD looks like, but not what it feels like. I present a unique opportunity to explore the nature of ADD firsthand. You are invited to partake in activities that simulate ADD experiences. An insider's view helps to inform discussion on effective ways to refocus energy and harness creativity. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of their thought process and ways in which they can overcome (or help others overcome) distraction. This workshop sheds light on experiences of tangent pursuit, sensory bombardment, and environmental dependency/transition trouble."
At You Bridge Health, our vision is to be the best psychiatric mental health clinic in the world. We combine compassion, clinical care, and purpose-driven support to create true transformation. We exist to help you reconnect with yourself, build the life you were made for, and rise with clarity, strength, and confidence. Our mission is to walk with you as you uncover your purpose, overcome what’s been holding you back, and build a fulfilling life. Every session is personalized, every plan rooted in respect and empathy. This isn’t just care. This is transformation.
Hosted by Miracle Nwobu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Group meets in Iselin, NJ 08830
ADHD evaluation, Anxiety, Depression Treatment and so on...
At You Bridge Health, our vision is to be the best psychiatric mental health clinic in the world. We combine compassion, clinical care, and purpose-driven support to create true transformation. We exist to help you reconnect with yourself, build the life you were made for, and rise with clarity, strength, and confidence. Our mission is to walk with you as you uncover your purpose, overcome what’s been holding you back, and build a fulfilling life. Every session is personalized, every plan rooted in respect and empathy. This isn’t just care. This is transformation.
This group is for children that a) have trouble getting along with others, b) find it difficult to control their emotions, c) exhibit impulsive behaviors, d) have difficulty maintaining peer relationships. Each week, a new skills is learned from one of the four DBT modules, which include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Sessions 1, 2, 3 & 5, 6, 7 are for children only, while sessions 4 & 8 are for parents only.
Hosted by Emily Simonelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in West Long Branch, NJ 07764
This group is for children that a) have trouble getting along with others, b) find it difficult to control their emotions, c) exhibit impulsive behaviors, d) have difficulty maintaining peer relationships. Each week, a new skills is learned from one of the four DBT modules, which include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Sessions 1, 2, 3 & 5, 6, 7 are for children only, while sessions 4 & 8 are for parents only.
Our Social Skills Group for Children helps kids build confidence, improve communication, and develop meaningful peer relationships in a supportive, engaging environment. This group is ideal for children struggling with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, shyness, emotional regulation, or social challenges. Through games, role plays, conversations, and real-time peer interaction, children practice skills like starting conversations, managing conflict, understanding social cues, and building friendships. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, and focused on helping children connect with others in ways that feel authentic, safe, and empowering.
I specialize in the treatment of teens and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, people pleasing, perfectionism, parenting concerns, ADHD and Autism.
Our Social Skills Group for Children helps kids build confidence, improve communication, and develop meaningful peer relationships in a supportive, engaging environment. This group is ideal for children struggling with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, shyness, emotional regulation, or social challenges. Through games, role plays, conversations, and real-time peer interaction, children practice skills like starting conversations, managing conflict, understanding social cues, and building friendships. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, and focused on helping children connect with others in ways that feel authentic, safe, and empowering.
Join us for a fun-filled day of building and creating with Legos. This in-person event is perfect for kids who love to let their imaginations run wild. At our club, children will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and build amazing Lego masterpieces. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your child's creativity and have a blast with Legos. Sign up now for the Creative Kids Lego Club on our website!
Join us for a fun-filled day of building and creating with Legos. This in-person event is perfect for kids who love to let their imaginations run wild. At our club, children will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and build amazing Lego masterpieces. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your child's creativity and have a blast with Legos. Sign up now for the Creative Kids Lego Club on our website!
Our Executive Functioning Groups provide a supportive and engaging environment for children and teens to build essential life skills. Participants develop practical strategies for organization, time management, planning, and staying focused on tasks through play based activities. These groups help students better manage school responsibilities while fostering independence and self-confidence. Led by experienced school professionals, each session is designed to be interactive, skill-based, and tailored to meet the developmental needs of each participant. Contact us for current dates and times.
Hosted by Gabriella Mullady Fink
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Group meets in Paramus, NJ 07652
Our Executive Functioning Groups provide a supportive and engaging environment for children and teens to build essential life skills. Participants develop practical strategies for organization, time management, planning, and staying focused on tasks through play based activities. These groups help students better manage school responsibilities while fostering independence and self-confidence. Led by experienced school professionals, each session is designed to be interactive, skill-based, and tailored to meet the developmental needs of each participant. Contact us for current dates and times.
MindWell Behavioral Health is a private practice for holistic mental health and personal growth. Our practice is distinguished by a team of highly skilled, compassionate clinicians, each committed to providing a range of comprehensive services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family support, our diverse team is here to guide you through life's challenges and foster transformative change.
MindWell Behavioral Health is a private practice for holistic mental health and personal growth. Our practice is distinguished by a team of highly skilled, compassionate clinicians, each committed to providing a range of comprehensive services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family support, our diverse team is here to guide you through life's challenges and foster transformative change.
This virtual therapy group is for high school students and gap year students in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It's designed for teens feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the college application process, college admissions, and life after graduation. Led by a licensed therapist and former School Counselor, participants will gain practical tools to manage deadlines, reduce anxiety and stress, build confidence, and navigate the transition to college and life after high school. Learn more at: guidingsteptherapy.com
Hosted by Lane Balaban
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, SAC
Group meets in East Windsor, NJ 08512
This virtual therapy group is for high school students and gap year students in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It's designed for teens feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the college application process, college admissions, and life after graduation. Led by a licensed therapist and former School Counselor, participants will gain practical tools to manage deadlines, reduce anxiety and stress, build confidence, and navigate the transition to college and life after high school. Learn more at: guidingsteptherapy.com
**NEW PARENT Support Group forming (THIS JANUARY 2020) for Parents of children (ages 3-12) with behavioral Issues including ADHD, ODD, Sensory Disorder, Anxiety D/O or other diagnosed or undiagnosed emotional/behavioral disorder. This group will offer: Support and guidance in a comfortable and non-judgemental environment; An opportunity to meet other parents who are dealing with similar challenges; Information on effective strategies to help feel more confident in parenting; Information and resources available in the community to assist and advocate for your child; ~Light refreshments will be served~
Hosted by Suzanne M Donohue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Certified ADHD Professional-Certified Clinical Services Provider ( ADHD-CCSP); Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP); Certified Adoption Specialist (CAS); Certified School Social Worker (CSW); Certified (LCSW )Clinical Supervisor (CCS); A Home Within Volunteer Therapist ;
**NEW PARENT Support Group forming (THIS JANUARY 2020) for Parents of children (ages 3-12) with behavioral Issues including ADHD, ODD, Sensory Disorder, Anxiety D/O or other diagnosed or undiagnosed emotional/behavioral disorder. This group will offer: Support and guidance in a comfortable and non-judgemental environment; An opportunity to meet other parents who are dealing with similar challenges; Information on effective strategies to help feel more confident in parenting; Information and resources available in the community to assist and advocate for your child; ~Light refreshments will be served~
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 10 years of experience in mental health. After earning my Bachelor's in Nursing from UMDNJ, I worked with addiction populations and later pursued a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatric Mental Health from Rutgers University. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia. My approach focuses on strong therapeutic relationships and personalized care through medication management. Whether in-person or virtual, I help patients achieve better mental health and well-being. Language proficiency: English, Gujarati, and basic Hindi.
Hosted by Total Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, M, D
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 10 years of experience in mental health. After earning my Bachelor's in Nursing from UMDNJ, I worked with addiction populations and later pursued a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatric Mental Health from Rutgers University. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia. My approach focuses on strong therapeutic relationships and personalized care through medication management. Whether in-person or virtual, I help patients achieve better mental health and well-being. Language proficiency: English, Gujarati, and basic Hindi.
This 5-week group is designed to support tweens and teens who experience high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and pressure to constantly achieve. In a safe and supportive space, participants will build awareness of how anxiety shows up in both the mind and body while learning practical tools to manage stress and overwhelm. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and skill-building exercises, students will learn how to let go of perfectionism, practice calming breathwork and mindfulness techniques, and develop healthy boundaries. The group concludes with reflection and strategies to continue managing anxiety with confidence.
Hosted by Lauren Luppino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Group meets in Emerson, NJ 07630
This 5-week group is designed to support tweens and teens who experience high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and pressure to constantly achieve. In a safe and supportive space, participants will build awareness of how anxiety shows up in both the mind and body while learning practical tools to manage stress and overwhelm. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and skill-building exercises, students will learn how to let go of perfectionism, practice calming breathwork and mindfulness techniques, and develop healthy boundaries. The group concludes with reflection and strategies to continue managing anxiety with confidence.
A supportive group designed to offer education, connection, and community for adults who identify as neurodivergent. You do not need to be officially diagnosed, self-diagnosed is accepted in this space.
Hosted by Growth & Empowerment LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Flemington, NJ 08822
A supportive group designed to offer education, connection, and community for adults who identify as neurodivergent. You do not need to be officially diagnosed, self-diagnosed is accepted in this space.
Our interactive Social Skills groups use Sand Play Therapy, therapeutic games and yoga to improve socialization skills, increase comfort in social situations, enhance self esteem, promote mutual respect and empathy for others, improve peer relations, build friendships, learn relaxation techniques and body awareness. Children are grouped together by various factors, including chronological age, maturity level, gender and personality. Due to these factors, we will often allow participants slightly older or younger than the stated ages above. Please contact Toni Zachos-Kaplan at 732.380.1575 ext. 304 for group schedule.
Hosted by Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Eatontown, NJ 07724
Our interactive Social Skills groups use Sand Play Therapy, therapeutic games and yoga to improve socialization skills, increase comfort in social situations, enhance self esteem, promote mutual respect and empathy for others, improve peer relations, build friendships, learn relaxation techniques and body awareness. Children are grouped together by various factors, including chronological age, maturity level, gender and personality. Due to these factors, we will often allow participants slightly older or younger than the stated ages above. Please contact Toni Zachos-Kaplan at 732.380.1575 ext. 304 for group schedule.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in healthcare. My career began as a Registered Nurse in 2006, working in various medical settings, including ICU, ED, and as a Rapid Response Nurse. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rutgers University and specialize in treating a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on building strong, culturally sensitive relationships with clients to support their healing and recovery. Language proficiency: English
Hosted by Total Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, M, D
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in healthcare. My career began as a Registered Nurse in 2006, working in various medical settings, including ICU, ED, and as a Rapid Response Nurse. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rutgers University and specialize in treating a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on building strong, culturally sensitive relationships with clients to support their healing and recovery. Language proficiency: English
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Hosted by It Takes A Family
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MDAPN, LCSW, LPC
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
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At the Center Of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for mental health concerns, and we work hard to provide confidential mental health services that put our clients’ needs first. We’re equipped to work with patients of all ages, and we pay close attention to details in an effort to fully understand our clients’ unique experiences.
At the Center Of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for mental health concerns, and we work hard to provide confidential mental health services that put our clients’ needs first. We’re equipped to work with patients of all ages, and we pay close attention to details in an effort to fully understand our clients’ unique experiences.
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When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.