Therapists in West Caldwell, NJ

Old patterns holding you back? Stress and anxiety gripping you? Do you just want to feel happier? Suffering from grief; or dealing with remembered trauma from childhood such as physical or sexual abuse? Problems in your relationships, with a partner/your child?

The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have an outpatient Trauma Program for Adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.

Now offering boutique in-home therapy. Let me come to you! No insurance records means no concerns about your privacy being violated. Boutique services at its best, patients can opt for in-home therapy allowing you to remain in the comfort of your own home or at locations agreed upon beforehand. Does your history contain repeated insults to your soul? Or, have you experienced repeated insults to your sense of self, repeated stresses or traumas that somehow erode your experience of life? Using research-based methods, Dr. Lenard can help you find relief to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

I have worked with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan using compassionate and evidence-based theories. I serve and assist clients with life-interfering anxiety and depression, personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. I also work with mood disorders and assist in changing challenging behavioral patterns that interfere with their quality of life. Everyone wants to build and feel as though they are developing a life worth living. Whatever brings you here, I want you to know that I am here to help and will treat you with respect and promise to hold a non-judgmental space for you.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

You will find that I am warm and accepting and here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and meet your goals. I believe in working collaboratively with you, drawing on your strengths and unique experiences to navigate your journey of growth and positive change. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or borderline personality disorder, I can help you overcome these obstacles, build resilience, and achieve your goals. I am committed to providing effective, responsive, and person-centered care. I am licensed in NY and NJ.

Whether this is your first time in therapy, you are looking for a new therapist, or you are just needing some new tools to work through daily life stressors, WELCOME! My empathetic and collaborative approach has helped many in their healing journey and hopefully it can for you too. Healing is an ongoing process, specific to you and your life story. Together we will work to define (or redefine) meaning in your life and how you relate to the world you live in. With the goal of feeling empowered to live a life that makes sense to you.

Welcome to a warm, professional, caring discreet practice. Psychological evaluation, diagnosis, treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families. Our psychological therapy and life coaching, with confidential, secure concierge-like attention to all patients. Each person's therapeutic goals are tailored to concerns surrounding lifestyle-personal growth, parenting, relationship, infidelity, infertility, marital, school IEP academic/social issues, death/loss, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, court/legal/medical,pre/post divorce, identity issues, phobias ,fears, and anger management using psychological therapy.

You've come to the right place! I am a seasoned LCSW psychotherapist with over a decade of experience delivering evidenced-based psychotherapies to individuals with mental illness. I have expertise in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. I’m Clinical Director at Nema Health, a telehealth practice that offers effective and research-backed care for trauma survivors. We currently offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), the gold star treatment for PTSD that is endorsed by the National Center for PTSD. 90% of our patients experience clinically improvement in PTSD symptoms.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.

My passion is helping you on your journey towards a more fulfilling life. I aim to empower and support the people that I work with in taking control over their lives and achieving their goals in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment. Therapy is a collaborative process where we combine my knowledge of evidenced-based treatments together with your expertise and insight about yourself. I believe that effective therapy must include creating a safe, supportive, and validating environment that amplifies your strengths while addressing any obstacles in your way of making the changes that you wish to see.

Taking the step to seek treatment is incredibly brave but can be daunting; clients can expect that I will be a warm, active participant who is honored to guide them through the process. I work with children, teens, and adults to explore how elements of their histories may contribute to their current concerns and interfere with their ability to thrive. My specialization is in loss and trauma but I also treat anxiety, mood instability, parenting, and relationship issues. Clients at times have difficulty connecting with others or achieving their goals; I frequently integrate various tools and techniques to best help each individual.

Priscilla S. Bauer is a LCSW in NJ, graduating Fordham University. Post-graduation, she gained experience with individual, group, and family therapy in the Children/Adolescent Outpatient/Inpatient units at Trinitas Hospital and Monmouth Medical, and was employed with Hoboken UMC as a Crisis Screener intervening in psychiatric emergencies and conducted evaluations. Priscilla was then employed with Effective School Solutions in Glen Ridge, providing individual, group, and family therapy for students ages 11- to 18-years old, and gaining extensive knowledge of IEP and 504 Plan processes/development while working with the CST.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

My practice focuses on helping kids, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette Syndrome, panic attacks/ panic disorder, phobias, ADHD, school avoidance, behavioral challenges in the home make changes in their lives so that they can live the lives they want to live. I know how much anxiety can impact someone's life at school, at work, and in social relationships. I work with clients to have goal directed treatment to improve their lives in these areas. It is important to me that I use scientifically backed treatments which have been shown to help other people achieve their goals.

At some point, we have all felt sad, anxious, lonely, or angry. But, sometimes, we get locked into these emotions, and it begins to feel like our life is out of control. My goal is to help you get back onto the path of living a life that you value. While I am trained in the evidence-based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, my therapeutic approach is collaborative. If you don't feel comfortable, then none of this will work. Our working relationship is so important and something that I highly value.

I am currently offering Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy and EMDR to those affected by PTSD whether due to birth trauma or another traumatic experience - - As a mother of 2, I know, first hand, the challenges of conception, pregnancy and delivery, along with caring for a newborn and managing relationship changes that occurs with your partner. In my practice, I also implement CBT methods to instill self-understanding and encourage adopting new attitudes and feelings, and gaining insights into your life. My goal is to help you develop the tools you need to cope successfully with all of your life’s challenges.