Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
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Have you fallen out of love & don't know whether to stay or go? Or are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Dr. Castaldo is a nationally recognized relationship expert who has been featured as an expert guest on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX & has authored 4 books, her latest: The Return to Love Playbook. She is the host of Love Notes with Dr. Deb Podcast. She uses a unique solution focused, brief approach to help clients build solutions quickly, & has special expertise in Couples, Sexuality, Divorce Prevention, Remarriage, Step Parenting, Child Management, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, and Adoption
Dr. Castaldo has a Ph.D. from NYU, MS from Columbia University, & trained at Ackerman Institute for Family, New York Cornell Paine Whitney Clinic,The Brief Family Therapy Center of Milwaukee, Relational Life Institute, & The Milton Erikson Foundation. She has been faculty at Columbia, Rutgers, and Barry Universities, & is a Distinguished Alumni of WCU of PA.
You don't have to suffer! Making the call for therapy is a huge first step that takes courage. I'm here to help you create solutions & guide you to living an abundantly happy life & have fulfilling love. I'm an advocate for hope,& believe that no matter how long you have been suffering, change is not only possible, it is easier than you may think! Dr. Deb
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC00350200 Debra D Castaldo
- Attended New York University, Graduated 2004
- Certificate from Brief Family Therapy Center Solution Focused Therapy / 1986
- Certificate from Ackerman Institute for the Family Family Therapy / 1990
- Certificate from LCSW-r New York State R036472-1 / 1986
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (201) 494-2580
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (201) 494-2580
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Conflict Resolution
- Divorce Prevention
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Parenting and Child Management Issues
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (201) 494-2580
Groups
Divorce Prevention, Divorce Adjustment, Adoption
Short term, mutual support groups in various locations in northern New Jersey and New York City area.
Expertise
Adoption
Divorce
Family Conflict
Types of Therapy
Family / Marital
Session Cost
$50+
Location
Center for Family and Couple Solutions
345 Route 17 South
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
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Location
Primary Location
Center for Couples and Family Solutions
345 Route 17 South
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 494-2580Email Me
Additional Location
Center for Family and Couple Solutions
99 Main Street
Nyack, NY 10960
(201) 494-2580Nearby Areas
Debra D Castaldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MS
Call for a free consultation now - (201) 494-2580