Lisa
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
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Let's Connect (732) 734-8841
I provide compassionate and inclusive care to individuals and families who may be struggling with mood or anxiety, social difficulties, or problems at home or school. I specialize in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Neurodiversity. I offer comprehensive care across the lifespan for a wide range of psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. I am warm, direct, authentic, and passionate about my work. I am constantly inspired by my clients, young and old. I am deeply committed to recognizing and uplifting the unique strengths and diverse perspectives of each client I work with.
Treatment is tailored to best meet your needs and goals. I incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and family systems. Therapy is "client-centered" meaning I follow your lead and not a prescribed agenda. Play can also be powerful (at any age) especially when it incorporates a clients interests.
During an initial appointment, I will help you to clarify your needs and objectives. Together we will decide on the best course of action. The role of parents, privacy, and confidentiality will be discussed at the first session. In order for therapy to work, client and therapist develop a positive, trusting relationship through regular weekly appointments.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Lisa Kestler now - (732) 734-8841
Let's Connect (732) 734-8841
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $295
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, WireInsurance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 35SI00541500 Lisa Kestler
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Emory University, PhD, Graduated 2005
Education and Years In Practice
Lisa Kestler
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (732) 734-8841
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Autism
- Testing and Evaluation
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Giftedness, Twice-Exceptional Learners
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
- Neurodiversity, including ADHD, Autism, and PDA
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
Lisa Kestler
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (732) 734-8841