Kara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
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You might look like you're holding it together, but anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or OCD rituals are running the show — or a past experience, like a difficult birth or loss, keeps resurfacing. I help children, teens, and adults who are done white-knuckling through life using approaches proven to work: EMDR for trauma, ERP and I-CBT for OCD, CBT and somatic strategies for anxiety, plus specialized perinatal care (PMH-C certified). Therapy here is warm and collaborative — we move at your pace, but we don't just nod along. In-person in Allendale and Oradell; telehealth across NJ and PA
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and perinatal mental health. Using EMDR, ERP, I-CBT, and somatic approaches, I help you get to the root of what's keeping you stuck — not just manage symptoms. Whether you're navigating birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, or new parenthood, my team and I offer warm, evidence-based care in person and via telehealth.
So much of your energy goes to caring for your kids — but you matter, too. Healing is possible, for you and for them, and it often starts with one brave step. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or both, I'd love to walk alongside your family. You don't have to do this alone — reach out whenever you're ready. We'll take it from there.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Kara Kushnir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 399-2343
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05784000 Kara Kushnir
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Rutgers University, Graduated 2015
- License: South Carolina Professional Social Worker Telehealth Provider 97 / 2022
- License: Florida Board of Social Work Out of State Telehealth Provider 503 / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kara Kushnir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 399-2343
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Siblings of Individuals with I/DD
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Kara Kushnir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (201) 399-2343
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Kara Kushnir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (201) 399-2343
Groups
Mom's Group: Raising Kids with Special Needs
This group meets monthly via Zoom as a support group for mother's of children with complex medical needs and/or disabilities to meet and come together for support. Topics often include self-care, decision making, impact on family system/marriage, and just general space for validation and support. To sign up, email KKushnirLCSW@aworkofheartcounseling.com
Expertise
Autism
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Group Meets
Third Thu 8 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Location
Virtual via Zoom
Allendale, NJ 07401
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Location
Primary Location
A Work of Heart Counseling
1 De Mercurio Drive
Suite 2
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 399-2343Email Me
Additional Location
A Work of Heart Counseling
800 Kinderkamack Road
Suite 304N
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 399-2343Nearby Areas
Kara Kushnir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Call for a free consultation now - (201) 399-2343