"Are you having trouble focusing on the task in front of you? Is your child/teen having school issues that are presenting troubles at home? Are you having a hard time getting through your day in college or at work? I have extensive background with children/preteens/teens/adults by helping you climb through issues that seem insurmountable. "

"I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing for 30+ years. I was trained in Cognitive Behavior therapy and have training in Substance Abuse as well as Depression and Anxiety. I have special experience working with Chronic pain patients and doing presurgical psychological evaluations. I believe that by providing a warm, nurturing and safe space, I can help you understand and work through the obstacles that have been preventing you from living your best life and making positive life changes. I look forward to helping you take the first step to the life you'd like to live."

"How does my child get along with his/her peers? Is my child sensitive to the feelings of others? Can my child wait and control their impulses? How aware is my child of his/her feelings? Can my child respect others "space," make new friends, maintain a conversation and are they really listening when someone is speaking? These are just a few questions my clients ask themselves before seeking my services. I have years of experience helping children and young adults who are grappling with these areas. Feel free to visit my website for more information regarding social skills training."

"Donna Galante provides a safe and confidential environment when working with individuals, couples and families in order to help cope with life's stressors, and create less anxiety and confusion. Her strategies are designed to help clients negotiate more effectively at home, school, and in the workplace."

"People struggling with fears, depression, relational problems, especially people who have somehow "lost" themselves tend to experience me as deeply compassionate yet able to target the primary cause(s) of their pain and identify what they may be doing to contribute to the ongoing problems in their lives. A sometimes surprising part of my therapeutic manner is that I am interactive in sessions while maintaining great respect for a person's capacity to direct their own lives and utilize their current pain toward growth of their real self and, hence, an enlivened life."

"I am a psychologist in practice for 30 years.I have a diverse clinical practice working with adults, adolescents, couples and families.I am an experienced psychotherapist with expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive, gestalt, existential approaches. This allows me to tailor my counseling to the specific needs of each person. I was directly trained to treat TMS by world renowned Dr. John Sarno and Dr. Arlene Feinblatt at NYU Medical Center/The Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine. I counsel people with anxiety, psychophysical pain/TMS, depression, stress and trauma. I help with discovering or re-discovering their inner needs and with bringing those needs to fruition."

"Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York with extensive experience providing clinical services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings, including private practice, residential treatment, in-home and community environments, and secured correctional facilities. A majority of my practice consists of conducting in-depth psychological and forensic evaluations to assess and determine the following: diagnosis and treatment, biopsychosocial functioning, cognitive functioning, personality assessment, risk assessment, and issues of hardship related to immigration matters. "

"Do feel like you struggle with the same problem over and over again? Does it sometimes feel as if there are no answers, you've tried everything? Are you worrying about yourself or your children? There is help, and there are answers. At Calm and Sense Therapy we treat Anxiety and Panic, Depression, Adjustment, Grief and Loss and more. Our therapists specialize in individual therapy. We are a team of kind and compassionate licensed professionals who work with adults, adolescents, and children."

"My favorite clients are those who are on a path toward greater self awareness. I love working with couples seeking to deepen their intimate connection & relationship; I love working with parents who are seeking to create a more healthy and heart centered relationship with their children. I feel excited to work with families who are seeking to change the way they relate to one another and who want to alter the way they balance love, work & play. Within each session I draw on principles of Non-Violent Communication, Internal Family Systems, Play Therapy, Attachment Parenting and Mind-Body-Spirit Approaches."

"Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just cannot shake the feeling that there may be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life and career, or of more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to help provide you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond old limiting beliefs and behaviors. "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." Proverbs 4:23 (NCV"

"Laurissa is experienced in treating adults and adolescents with co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and impulse control disorders. She also worked with children struggling with behavioral and adjustment related issues. She incorporates a strengths based, whole person approach to help each individual work toward their full potential while restoring balance in their lives. She supports personal growth while addressing the root of what is causing emotional pain. "

" Our patterns of thinking and behaving often start at a young age. We may have been neglected, emotionally deprived, abused, overprotected, criticized, and rejected. These experiences may continue to reverberate themselves throughout our life and reveal themselves in how we think and relate to others. These experiences can also be the source of depression, anxiety and anger. In my practice, we work together to identify the root causes of anxiety, depression and relational issues. You will also gain the coping skills you need to overcome these patterns and improve the relationship you have with yourself and others."

"Does it feel like you can't get a grip on your emotions? One minute you're stressed to the max, next minute you hit a crushing depression and then to feel so anxious you can't move in any direction. These are just a few issues I can help you learn to overcome AND control so you can have a productive and satisfying life. I have helped people regain a peaceful and happy lifestyle and I can help you too."

"Many of us often feel constrained and emotionally overwhelmed by life challenges. As a licensed and experienced psychologist, I can provide you with a confidential space to help ease your emotional pain and offer guidance as you regain control over your circumstances. My areas of specialty include, but is not limited to, depression, anxiety, bereavement, and relationship discord. I generally work from a multicultural lens and use evidence-based styles that consist of an interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) approach infused with cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT). "

"Are you worried about yourself or a family member? Is your child often angry or moody and you don't know why? Are you feeling frustrated and concerned about your spouse, or your child's behavioral or emotional issues and don't know where to turn? I work with adults, children, and teens struggling with anxiety and depression, or who need help healing their pain. I am truly kind and patient in my approach to working with my clients."

"I utilize contemporary counseling techniques to explore how you love, play and work and hopefully resolve some of issues in your life that have caused difficulty in functioning. You may not be ready to face your anxieties or emotional pain but this may be the time to make a first step. I offer an initial consultation in which you and I can figure compatibility and how to best form a therapeutic alliance to better your life. Address: 2350 South Avenue, 2nd Fl., Scotch Plains NJ 07076"

"“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” –Fred Rogers"

"You thought you would be embracing your vision of motherhood. Instead, you may find yourself crippled by waves of anxiety and sadness. Thoughts about your baby getting hurt or not breathing keep intruding in your mind. You worry that you’re not feeling the love and connection you imagined. Exhausted, you feel detached and angry. You’re not. Perhaps, you’re struggling with a birth experience that did not go as expected. It may have been anything from an unexpected cesarean to a near death experience which continues to cause physical and emotional pain. This emotional pain does not have to last forever. "