Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1390 Valley Rd, Suite 1G, Stirling, NJ 07980
Let's Connect (908) 224-5237
Changing how we see ourselves and the world is hard, but sometimes that's what we need to grow. If you have anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ, ADHD, parenting, marriage, or impulse control issues, I can help. As an adoptive mom of 2 neurodivergent kids I bring the compassion of someone who's walked that path. I will "meet you where you are" emotionally, and together we can navigate a path forward. My goal is for you to "know thyself" and find the peace of mind you deserve. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Optimal mental health is a combination of healing our mind (thought processes), body (self-care and mind/body integration), and spirit (connectedness). I offer psychotherapy that is cognitive-based and compassionate, but also may introduce you to energy-shifting tools like reiki, tapping and qi-gong if you are comfortable with these modalities.
In 2025 we are experiencing what feels like accelerated change. If your mental health needs attention or is interfering with your goals/hopes/needs I can help you. I bring a fresh, holistic approach to finding clarity and peace.
Call or Email Kathleen Bakos now for a free 15 minute consultation - (908) 224-5237
Let's Connect (908) 224-5237
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BCBS of Massachusetts (in NJ)
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Independence Blue Cross PA NJ
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Out of Network
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SL06626500 Kathleen Bakos
- Attended USC/ Suzanne Dworack-Peck School of Social Work, Masters in Social Work
- Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SL06626500
- Certificate from Udemy Academy- EMDR certification UC-de9e8a17-d81a-46ad-af27-f07c5dc5b0f9 / 2025
- Certificate from Sacred Source Reiki
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (908) 224-5237
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Adoption
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- adoption parenting, holistic therapies, reiki
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy work and nervous system reset
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-5237
Location
Primary Location
Bloom Therapy Center
1390 Valley Rd
Suite 1G
Stirling, NJ 07980
(908) 224-5237Email me
Additional Location
Institute for Personal Growth
1119 Raritan Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(908) 224-5237Nearby Areas
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 224-5237