Child Therapists in Raritan, NJ
Carolyn Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CD, IMH-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raritan, NJ 08869
I utilize psychodynamic and current trauma practices for adults, and offer play therapy and parent coaching for young children.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with life transitions, relationship issues, and traumatic stress as well as young children with behavioral difficulties, anxiety/depression or who have experienced a traumatic event. My clients come to me for help moving through difficult times with the goal of emerging more fully aligned with their true self.
I utilize psychodynamic and current trauma practices for adults, and offer play therapy and parent coaching for young children.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with life transitions, relationship issues, and traumatic stress as well as young children with behavioral difficulties, anxiety/depression or who have experienced a traumatic event. My clients come to me for help moving through difficult times with the goal of emerging more fully aligned with their true self.
Kerry Pearson-Sanders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raritan, NJ 08869
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping children and their families who have experienced trauma, grief and acute family conflict. With over 15 years of experience working in related fields of school based programs, community mental health, case management, crisis intervention, trauma, grief and loss, I have a practice specialty of working with at-risk youth and their families. As a family therapist, I assist families' to problem-solve, communicate and work towards positive functioning at home and school. I also counsel adults and couples who experience marital difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss and psychological issues.
I specialize in helping children and their families who have experienced trauma, grief and acute family conflict. With over 15 years of experience working in related fields of school based programs, community mental health, case management, crisis intervention, trauma, grief and loss, I have a practice specialty of working with at-risk youth and their families. As a family therapist, I assist families' to problem-solve, communicate and work towards positive functioning at home and school. I also counsel adults and couples who experience marital difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss and psychological issues.
Embodied Art Therapy & Yoga, LLC
Art Therapist, MS, ATR-BC, RYT, LPAT, ATCS
Verified Verified
Raritan, NJ 08869
Waitlist for new clients
*I'm accepting clients with am/early pm availability* Unhelpful behaviors, emotions, thoughts, & beliefs sometimes indicate we don't have the words&life experiences on which to reflect and find solutions/hope. These can be an expression of unmet needs, uncommunicated truths, insufficient coping skills, and can be signals that something is not OK. There is hope. People can communicate, heal, grow, understand, empathize, & manage their lives to thrive, succeed, and feel satisfied. Together we can find a way. I also coach parents to help best understand/communicate with their child/teen/developmentally disabled adult child.
*I'm accepting clients with am/early pm availability* Unhelpful behaviors, emotions, thoughts, & beliefs sometimes indicate we don't have the words&life experiences on which to reflect and find solutions/hope. These can be an expression of unmet needs, uncommunicated truths, insufficient coping skills, and can be signals that something is not OK. There is hope. People can communicate, heal, grow, understand, empathize, & manage their lives to thrive, succeed, and feel satisfied. Together we can find a way. I also coach parents to help best understand/communicate with their child/teen/developmentally disabled adult child.
Lisa Morra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Raritan, NJ 08869
During these uncertain times, feelings of worry, sadness, anger and loneliness are more common, but you are not alone and do not need to face these feelings in isolation. My goal is to support you as we work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will find compassion, understanding and resolution. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist I have 20+ years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, parent/child attachment, grief/loss, family issues, child play therapy and parent training for adoption/foster care.
During these uncertain times, feelings of worry, sadness, anger and loneliness are more common, but you are not alone and do not need to face these feelings in isolation. My goal is to support you as we work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will find compassion, understanding and resolution. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist I have 20+ years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, parent/child attachment, grief/loss, family issues, child play therapy and parent training for adoption/foster care.
Sal DiRico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Raritan, NJ 08869 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, stress-related problems, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues and parenting.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, stress-related problems, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues and parenting.
James Hutchison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raritan, NJ 08869
I work with clients who see that their Christian beliefs are a big part of who they are, and are looking for someone who understands and respects that. I work with all individuals, couples, and preteen-adult boys. I specialize in those who are struggling with emotional and relational issues, as well as, ADHD, sex addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, abandonment, anger fear, divorce, and weight loss. I also work with parenting skills, and child behavior problems.
I work with clients who see that their Christian beliefs are a big part of who they are, and are looking for someone who understands and respects that. I work with all individuals, couples, and preteen-adult boys. I specialize in those who are struggling with emotional and relational issues, as well as, ADHD, sex addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, abandonment, anger fear, divorce, and weight loss. I also work with parenting skills, and child behavior problems.
Barbara Costlow
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Raritan, NJ 08869
Welcome to my practice. I specialize in treatment with children, adolescents, and adults using a relational/cognitive behavioral approach. I work with anxiety/ depressive disorders, trauma disorders, sexual behavior problems, marital/family matters, and high conflict situations, including post-divorce issues. I am happy to offer confidential, professional counseling in a safe and relaxed setting. With 20 years of practice, I am confident that people can work toward change and really make it happen. I believe in evidence based treatment with goals. After all, you are coming to therapy to get better. You deserve to gain the results you want.
Welcome to my practice. I specialize in treatment with children, adolescents, and adults using a relational/cognitive behavioral approach. I work with anxiety/ depressive disorders, trauma disorders, sexual behavior problems, marital/family matters, and high conflict situations, including post-divorce issues. I am happy to offer confidential, professional counseling in a safe and relaxed setting. With 20 years of practice, I am confident that people can work toward change and really make it happen. I believe in evidence based treatment with goals. After all, you are coming to therapy to get better. You deserve to gain the results you want.
Michele Levin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raritan, NJ 08869
Former Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Program at one of the largest outpatient programs in New Jersey, I co-own BluePrint Mental Health with my husband John Mopper. I confidently treat children, adolescents and their families to cope with and overcome the barriers they are currently facing. Children and teens often shut down or act out when they are struggling and do not have the skillset to express themselves in healthy ways, which can leave a parent lost as to what is happening with their child and what to do.
Former Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Program at one of the largest outpatient programs in New Jersey, I co-own BluePrint Mental Health with my husband John Mopper. I confidently treat children, adolescents and their families to cope with and overcome the barriers they are currently facing. Children and teens often shut down or act out when they are struggling and do not have the skillset to express themselves in healthy ways, which can leave a parent lost as to what is happening with their child and what to do.
Olive Branch Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raritan, NJ 08869
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
Michele C McEntee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Raritan, NJ 08869
Waitlist for new clients
*I am currently accepting client's for a 4-5 month waiting list only* I have over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. I am strength based, solution focused and strive to empower you to build on what is already working in life. I am trained to work with children ages 0-5 and have an expertise with struggling teens. Whether it be life situations, depression, anxiety or trauma, I will partner with you to improve general happiness and well being.
*I am currently accepting client's for a 4-5 month waiting list only* I have over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. I am strength based, solution focused and strive to empower you to build on what is already working in life. I am trained to work with children ages 0-5 and have an expertise with struggling teens. Whether it be life situations, depression, anxiety or trauma, I will partner with you to improve general happiness and well being.
Guenther Therapeutic Services LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Raritan, NJ 08869
Clients with overlapping issues such as ADHD and mood disorders, Families in need of IEP and school advocacy. Individuals struggling with lingering effects of trauma.
Clients with overlapping issues such as ADHD and mood disorders, Families in need of IEP and school advocacy. Individuals struggling with lingering effects of trauma.
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Lisa Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Has your once energetic and happy child moved into a state of anxiety or sadness? It’s painful watching your child struggle. Of course you want to help them, but you’re not quite sure how. You may have noticed them being more clingy, throwing more tantrums, or having trouble sleeping. These changes in your child seem to be worsening and now it’s reached a point where you may need additional help. Conflicting parenting advice from others leaves you feeling at a loss. While this feels overwhelming and draining for both you and your child, know that change is possible.
Has your once energetic and happy child moved into a state of anxiety or sadness? It’s painful watching your child struggle. Of course you want to help them, but you’re not quite sure how. You may have noticed them being more clingy, throwing more tantrums, or having trouble sleeping. These changes in your child seem to be worsening and now it’s reached a point where you may need additional help. Conflicting parenting advice from others leaves you feeling at a loss. While this feels overwhelming and draining for both you and your child, know that change is possible.
Christine M. Valentín
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Branchburg, NJ 08876
When I work with children, I not only observe their play behaviors but I also teach them and their parents how to reduce negative self-talk, anger outbursts and excessive crying.
Welcome! I specialize in helping 3- 8 year old's who excessively cry, worry a lot and/or have intense anger outbursts; Parents who want to reduce tantrums and their parent guilt; Young Adults (21+) who want to set better boundaries with others and Adult children who are concerned about an aging parent with cognitive issues like dementia. As a Play therapist and Social worker, with 10+ years of experience, I offer my clients a space where they can feel safe to open up about their inner thoughts and can build courage to face their fears.
When I work with children, I not only observe their play behaviors but I also teach them and their parents how to reduce negative self-talk, anger outbursts and excessive crying.
Welcome! I specialize in helping 3- 8 year old's who excessively cry, worry a lot and/or have intense anger outbursts; Parents who want to reduce tantrums and their parent guilt; Young Adults (21+) who want to set better boundaries with others and Adult children who are concerned about an aging parent with cognitive issues like dementia. As a Play therapist and Social worker, with 10+ years of experience, I offer my clients a space where they can feel safe to open up about their inner thoughts and can build courage to face their fears.
Kris Stankiewicz
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing with children, adolescents, and young adults. Specifically, I focus on helping children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with anxiety, school related stress, depression, ADHD, peer & relationship difficulty, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, behavior problems, and school challenges (i.e. school refusal/avoidance, poor executive skills, organizational difficulties, homework inconsistency, etc.). I address these challenges using cognitive-behavioral approaches that have clear scientific support for their effectiveness.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing with children, adolescents, and young adults. Specifically, I focus on helping children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with anxiety, school related stress, depression, ADHD, peer & relationship difficulty, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, behavior problems, and school challenges (i.e. school refusal/avoidance, poor executive skills, organizational difficulties, homework inconsistency, etc.). I address these challenges using cognitive-behavioral approaches that have clear scientific support for their effectiveness.
April Peschke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I have experience working with people of all ages and stages in life. Imagine meeting someone who understands you and can help you sort through life’s twists and turns. From young children to older adults and couples I have an eclectic approach to suit the needs of each individual client. My office is a safe and comfortable space where clients feel supported while they learn effective coping skills.
I have experience working with people of all ages and stages in life. Imagine meeting someone who understands you and can help you sort through life’s twists and turns. From young children to older adults and couples I have an eclectic approach to suit the needs of each individual client. My office is a safe and comfortable space where clients feel supported while they learn effective coping skills.
Gina Matusevich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, NJ 08876
Accepting New Clients. Welcome. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with: anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and trauma. I also have a particular interest in working with those who struggle with self-esteem, self-expression, relationships, stress, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and medical challenges. I have always been passionate about helping people reach their personal goals and find their inner peace.
Accepting New Clients. Welcome. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with: anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and trauma. I also have a particular interest in working with those who struggle with self-esteem, self-expression, relationships, stress, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and medical challenges. I have always been passionate about helping people reach their personal goals and find their inner peace.
Geraldine V. Oades-Sese
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I was the Associate Director and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Institute for the Study of Child Development of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Life is filled with many opportunities as well as challenges. My goal is to help children and adolescents recognize and seize those opportunities and overcome any challenges and obstacles that get in their way. By helping them create a positive mindset, build effective coping strategies, and expand their repertoire of problem-solving skills, they can live a healthy, satisfying, and successful social and academic life. The earlier these skills are cultivated within the child or adolescent, the greater the opportunities to practice and utilize them to their benefit.
I was the Associate Director and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Institute for the Study of Child Development of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Life is filled with many opportunities as well as challenges. My goal is to help children and adolescents recognize and seize those opportunities and overcome any challenges and obstacles that get in their way. By helping them create a positive mindset, build effective coping strategies, and expand their repertoire of problem-solving skills, they can live a healthy, satisfying, and successful social and academic life. The earlier these skills are cultivated within the child or adolescent, the greater the opportunities to practice and utilize them to their benefit.
Cara Tilghman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Raising children can be challenging and confusing for parents.
I have been working with adults, teenagers, young children, and families as a whole for many years, using a positive strengths-based approach. I specialize in a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults and teenagers, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and general behavioral modification for younger children and adolescents. I am committed to helping people of all ages with a range of challenges such as sells-harm, suicidal ideation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, school refusal, trauma, attachment/adjustment difficulties, oppositional behaviors, and general family conflict.
Raising children can be challenging and confusing for parents.
I have been working with adults, teenagers, young children, and families as a whole for many years, using a positive strengths-based approach. I specialize in a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults and teenagers, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and general behavioral modification for younger children and adolescents. I am committed to helping people of all ages with a range of challenges such as sells-harm, suicidal ideation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, school refusal, trauma, attachment/adjustment difficulties, oppositional behaviors, and general family conflict.
Amy Lyn Clarkson
Art Therapist, MT-BC, CP, PAT, LCAT
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
As a music therapist and psychodramatist, I support and foster my clients' innate spontaneity and creativity, which are powerful resources for growth, change, and healing. In my 20 years of clinical work, I have extensive experience helping children, teens, and adults who are coping with difficult family situations, children and teens who have experienced trauma, and children and teens with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodevelopmental disabilities. My practice also includes work with adults who are seeking to develop new alternatives for living, wanting to break free from old, unhealthy patterns that are no longer helpful.
As a music therapist and psychodramatist, I support and foster my clients' innate spontaneity and creativity, which are powerful resources for growth, change, and healing. In my 20 years of clinical work, I have extensive experience helping children, teens, and adults who are coping with difficult family situations, children and teens who have experienced trauma, and children and teens with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodevelopmental disabilities. My practice also includes work with adults who are seeking to develop new alternatives for living, wanting to break free from old, unhealthy patterns that are no longer helpful.
Laura DeMarzo
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
We see young children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
For over 30 years CPS works hard at getting you and your family the results you need. Specialties include EMDR, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorders, anxieties, depression, and trauma and addiction. We work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Iwe offer a solution oriented motivvating approach with an emphasis on skill building through Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT). We help develop effective strategies to cope with stress, build self_esteem and improve relationships. We offer Group therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Play and Sand Therapy, Hypnotherapy and mediation/divorce coaching.
We see young children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
For over 30 years CPS works hard at getting you and your family the results you need. Specialties include EMDR, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorders, anxieties, depression, and trauma and addiction. We work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Iwe offer a solution oriented motivvating approach with an emphasis on skill building through Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT). We help develop effective strategies to cope with stress, build self_esteem and improve relationships. We offer Group therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Play and Sand Therapy, Hypnotherapy and mediation/divorce coaching.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Raritan, NJ provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Raritan build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Raritan build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.