Michelle Lodato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Let's Connect (973) 447-4982
Change is HARD. Period. Through therapy we will work together to bring about change for your life. If stress, anxiety, or depression is keeping you down we will work to strengthen your coping mechanisms so that you feel empowered to bring about change, to feel happy. Feeling stuck? One little movement can create a ripple effect in other aspects of your world such as school, work, marriage, and relationships. New and healthier habits await you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) can help. We can do it together.
Children are especially vulnerable to life's stressors with a limited skill set to cope with them. Play therapy can be beneficial to help children learn more coping mechanisms in a comfortable environment where they don't feel like they are even working.
I listen and provide supportive feedback to each child, adolescent, and adult as we build the therapeutic relationship in a warm, supportive environment. I am here to help you and your family, and I truly love my work. Let's begin your personal journey today. Give us a call.
Call or Email Michelle Lodato now for a free 15 minute consultation - (973) 447-4982
Let's Connect (973) 447-4982
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- In and Out of Network Benefits
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 447-4982
Michelle Lodato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05462900 Michelle Lodato
- Certificate from Gottman Couples Therapy level 1 and level 2 2022
- Certificate from Bowen Family Systems Therapy 2010
- Attended Rutgers University
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (973) 447-4982
Michelle Lodato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Gottman Couples' Therapy
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Play Therapy
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (973) 447-4982
Michelle Lodato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Bowen Family Systems
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Play Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (973) 447-4982
Michelle Lodato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Groups
Middle School Girls Group
An in-person, judgement-free space for pre-teen girls to process the middle school experience, including peer relationships, self-esteem, body image, school stress, and more. Essex Counseling Center is happy to announce that Ashley Beaton-Joseph, LPC, NCC will be leading this middle school girls group. Visit website www.essexcounselingcenter.com
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$70-$80
Group Meets
Every Tue 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Location
Essex Counseling Center
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Email Michelle Lodato about this group or call - (973) 447-4982
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 447-4982
Michelle Lodato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW