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Kathleen Bakos
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
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Kathleen Bakos

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today
1119 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
(908) 224-5237
Let's Connect (908) 224-5237
It's hard to admit needing help sometimes. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or inertia about self-motivated change? If you're struggling with managing anxiety or depression, infertility, adoption issues, trauma, LGBTQ, ADHD, child behavior, mariage, or impulse control I can help. I will "meet you where you are" emotionally, and together we can navigate what you are experiencing. I want to walk with you while you find mental wellness, manage stressors, obtain clarity, and gain the peace of mind that you deserve. There's much healing in being heard, understood, and taking time to process emotions.
I believe healing and optimal mental health is a combination of our mind (thought processes), body (self-care and mind/body integration), and spirit (connectedness). I offer psychotherapy that is cognitive-based and empathic, but also may introduce you to energy-shifting tools like reiki, tapping and qi-gong if you are comfortable with these modalities.
Since 2020, a lot of people are struggling, or walking around with depression or anxiety and they don't even know it. If you suspect your mental health needs attention or is interfering with your goals/hopes/needs I want to help you and hope to bring you a fresh approach. Please have some compassion for yourself, and know I am here for you if you need it.
Call or Kathleen Bakos now for a free 15 minute consultation - (908) 224-5237

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Institute for Personal Growth

1119 Raritan Avenue

Highland Park, NJ 08904

(908) 224-5237
I am currently working virtually. When we go back, I will be in both the Highland Park and Jersey City locations.
I specialize in Adoption, ADHD, and Anxiety
$175 Per Session
I see individuals, couples and families
Let's Connect (908) 224-5237

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Institute for Personal Growth

1119 Raritan Avenue

Highland Park, NJ 08904

(908) 224-5237
I am currently working virtually. When we go back, I will be in both the Highland Park and Jersey City locations.
I specialize in Adoption, ADHD, and Anxiety
$175 Per Session
I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SL06626500
  • Certificate from Sacred Source Reiki
  • Attended USC/ Suzanne Dworack-Peck School of Social Work, Masters in Social Work
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Adoption
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • adoption parenting, holistic therapies, reiki
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
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I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, neurodivergence, adoption, LGBTQ issues and trauma. During our sessions we explore current and past events and their impact to not only validate their experience and heal, but also identify and use their current strengths to create tools for every day living. Everyone has the need to be seen, heard, and understood!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
"
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, neurodivergence, adoption, LGBTQ issues and trauma. During our sessions we explore current and past events and their impact to not only validate their experience and heal, but also identify and use their current strengths to create tools for every day living. Everyone has the need to be seen, heard, and understood!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Body Positivity , 
Cancer , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Body Positivity , 
Cancer , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Family / Marital
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Mindfulness-based CBT, energy work
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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At the heart of what I do is compassion. But I'll also approach your therapy through the blended lens of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, mindfulness and Polyvagal Theory. CBT is a tool that examines thoughts that affect your sense of safety. Polyvagal work explores how your history impacts your nervous system and interferes with mind/body integration. I'm also trained in EMDR modalities for trauma.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
"
At the heart of what I do is compassion. But I'll also approach your therapy through the blended lens of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, mindfulness and Polyvagal Theory. CBT is a tool that examines thoughts that affect your sense of safety. Polyvagal work explores how your history impacts your nervous system and interferes with mind/body integration. I'm also trained in EMDR modalities for trauma.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW

Location

Primary Location

Institute for Personal Growth

1119 Raritan Avenue

Highland Park, NJ 08904

(908) 224-5237

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Cities

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I am currently working virtually. When we go back, I will be in both the Highland Park and Jersey City locations.
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
"
I am currently working virtually. When we go back, I will be in both the Highland Park and Jersey City locations.
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Last Modified: 27 Oct 2023