Therapists for Teens in New Jersey
Ken Tedesco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For the adolescent he additionally works through the social/emotional implications of learning disabilities.
Sometimes we all need a little help in our roles as parents, family members, and in our own self development. For most of us asking for help isn't easy. Therapy should be a safe and comfortable process with an emphasis on self empowerment. Whether its the young adolescent struggling with learning disabilities or sexual identity, or the adult learning to adjust to a new set of circumstances, therapy is a useful tool that helps with a range of issues. Ken Tedesco has gained experience in the full spectrum of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders working in varied inpatient and outpatient settings for over 20 years.
For the adolescent he additionally works through the social/emotional implications of learning disabilities.
Sometimes we all need a little help in our roles as parents, family members, and in our own self development. For most of us asking for help isn't easy. Therapy should be a safe and comfortable process with an emphasis on self empowerment. Whether its the young adolescent struggling with learning disabilities or sexual identity, or the adult learning to adjust to a new set of circumstances, therapy is a useful tool that helps with a range of issues. Ken Tedesco has gained experience in the full spectrum of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders working in varied inpatient and outpatient settings for over 20 years.
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
Hi! I am extremely passionate about helping each and every client through caring & empathetic counseling, with a focus on reaching solutions and your highest potential. I strive to create the most comfortable and kindest environment for my clients. I specialize in working with Adolescents who are struggling with fitting in, bullying, self-esteem, body image, behavioral issues, organizational skills, academic issues, eating disorders, family conflict, Obsessive-Compulsive, Peer Relationships, Substance Abuse, Teen Violence, Addiction, Anger Management, Impulsivity, Depression, Grief, Oppositional Defiance, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, & Anxiety. I also work with adults in the areas mentioned above as well as Career Counseling.
Hi! I am extremely passionate about helping each and every client through caring & empathetic counseling, with a focus on reaching solutions and your highest potential. I strive to create the most comfortable and kindest environment for my clients. I specialize in working with Adolescents who are struggling with fitting in, bullying, self-esteem, body image, behavioral issues, organizational skills, academic issues, eating disorders, family conflict, Obsessive-Compulsive, Peer Relationships, Substance Abuse, Teen Violence, Addiction, Anger Management, Impulsivity, Depression, Grief, Oppositional Defiance, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, & Anxiety. I also work with adults in the areas mentioned above as well as Career Counseling.
Hello! I'm Shannon Burdick, LCSW, and I appreciate your interest in therapy with me. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I obtained my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from Rutgers University. Throughout my career, I've served in numerous roles, including individual and group therapy, adult and adolescent PHP, substance use disorder treatment programs, and hospital and primary care settings. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations of all ages and cultural backgrounds. My objective is to offer a secure environment where you can freely express yourself and receive compassionate understanding.
Hello! I'm Shannon Burdick, LCSW, and I appreciate your interest in therapy with me. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I obtained my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from Rutgers University. Throughout my career, I've served in numerous roles, including individual and group therapy, adult and adolescent PHP, substance use disorder treatment programs, and hospital and primary care settings. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations of all ages and cultural backgrounds. My objective is to offer a secure environment where you can freely express yourself and receive compassionate understanding.
Michele Levin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876
Former Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Program at one of the largest outpatient programs in New Jersey, I co-own BluePrint Mental Health with my husband John Mopper. I confidently treat children, adolescents and their families to cope with and overcome the barriers they are currently facing. Children and teens often shut down or act out when they are struggling and do not have the skillset to express themselves in healthy ways, which can leave a parent lost as to what is happening with their child and what to do.
Former Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Program at one of the largest outpatient programs in New Jersey, I co-own BluePrint Mental Health with my husband John Mopper. I confidently treat children, adolescents and their families to cope with and overcome the barriers they are currently facing. Children and teens often shut down or act out when they are struggling and do not have the skillset to express themselves in healthy ways, which can leave a parent lost as to what is happening with their child and what to do.
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Melissa Barua (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Richard Vereneck (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I work with individuals in a variety of contexts including, perinatal mental health and birth trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress management, confidence building, self-esteem and self worth issues, teen stress, Autism, communication and social skills building in teens and young adults, divorce, parenting skills and new parent stress.
I view each client as unique. What works for one will not work for everyone and therefore I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best suit my patient's needs. I am energetic, warm and empathic and push people in a supportive way to make the necessary changes in their life. I use humor and provide a relaxing environment for people to feel safe and to grow in. I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a pre-doctoral degree in Marriage and Family therapy and I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
I work with individuals in a variety of contexts including, perinatal mental health and birth trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress management, confidence building, self-esteem and self worth issues, teen stress, Autism, communication and social skills building in teens and young adults, divorce, parenting skills and new parent stress.
I view each client as unique. What works for one will not work for everyone and therefore I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best suit my patient's needs. I am energetic, warm and empathic and push people in a supportive way to make the necessary changes in their life. I use humor and provide a relaxing environment for people to feel safe and to grow in. I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a pre-doctoral degree in Marriage and Family therapy and I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Diana Violante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (Online Only)
I firmly believe that every child, adolescent, and adult has the capacity to change, if offered an opportunity for inner exploration and growth. Together you can embark on this journey and achieve your goals. Everyone needs hope, guidance, and encouragement. I will help you to feel empowered by sharing practical tools and techniques that facilitate positive growth. Therapy can be a healing and life-changing experience, which is beneficial for everyone.
I firmly believe that every child, adolescent, and adult has the capacity to change, if offered an opportunity for inner exploration and growth. Together you can embark on this journey and achieve your goals. Everyone needs hope, guidance, and encouragement. I will help you to feel empowered by sharing practical tools and techniques that facilitate positive growth. Therapy can be a healing and life-changing experience, which is beneficial for everyone.
Augustine Douglas Lcsw Mba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07060
She is an EMDR trained clinician and certified as a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional.
Navigating the vicissitudes of life is challenging and takes so much courage. Here at AAA Counseling and Consulting Services, we believe in helping you improve your life by creating self-compassionate pathways to healing. We also know that your unique history, culture, and beliefs affect how you perceive your challenges, as well as how you might go about resolving them. We aim to integrate that respect for individuality in our practice. Augustine Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Howard University as well as an MBA from Seton Hall University.
She is an EMDR trained clinician and certified as a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional.
Navigating the vicissitudes of life is challenging and takes so much courage. Here at AAA Counseling and Consulting Services, we believe in helping you improve your life by creating self-compassionate pathways to healing. We also know that your unique history, culture, and beliefs affect how you perceive your challenges, as well as how you might go about resolving them. We aim to integrate that respect for individuality in our practice. Augustine Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Howard University as well as an MBA from Seton Hall University.
In 20 plus years in the field I have had the pleasure of working with a very diverse group of child, adolescent, adult, and senior clients in a variety of settings and levels of care- from ER to inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and private practice- with a broad range of presenting problems and levels of functioning.
Some clients are encouraged or persuaded to engage in psychological services and others are fully self referred. I have come to learn that regardless of the avenue for initiating services and the reason for referral, most clients can have a positive therapeutic experience and achieve some measure of success, change or resolution to general or specific areas of concern or mutually defined treatment goals. My experiences have provided me with an appreciaition for clients' needs at various stages of life and given me the opportunity to learn to work effectively with clients with a wide range of functioning, types of problems and phases of life.
In 20 plus years in the field I have had the pleasure of working with a very diverse group of child, adolescent, adult, and senior clients in a variety of settings and levels of care- from ER to inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and private practice- with a broad range of presenting problems and levels of functioning.
Some clients are encouraged or persuaded to engage in psychological services and others are fully self referred. I have come to learn that regardless of the avenue for initiating services and the reason for referral, most clients can have a positive therapeutic experience and achieve some measure of success, change or resolution to general or specific areas of concern or mutually defined treatment goals. My experiences have provided me with an appreciaition for clients' needs at various stages of life and given me the opportunity to learn to work effectively with clients with a wide range of functioning, types of problems and phases of life.
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I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Elijah Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873 (Online Only)
I envision an adolescent or young adult who is navigating the complexities of their teenage and adult years and seeking support to address various issues and challenges. They may be experiencing difficulties such as academic stress, low self-esteem, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, family conflicts, or difficulties in relationships. Teens and young adults' desire a safe and non-judgmental space where they can express their thoughts, emotions, and concerns freely.
I envision an adolescent or young adult who is navigating the complexities of their teenage and adult years and seeking support to address various issues and challenges. They may be experiencing difficulties such as academic stress, low self-esteem, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, family conflicts, or difficulties in relationships. Teens and young adults' desire a safe and non-judgmental space where they can express their thoughts, emotions, and concerns freely.
Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Baktha Kumar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Union, NJ 07083 (Online Only)
My name is Baktha Kumar, LCSW I have forty plus years of experience as clinical social worker offering individual, marital and family counseling. Life brings conflicts and interpersonal challenge in marriage, families, dealing with adolescent children. My desire for you is that you, your loved one should experience peace, happiness and quality of life. Each one of us go through trials, tribulations, depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, disappointments and grief in some point of our life.
My name is Baktha Kumar, LCSW I have forty plus years of experience as clinical social worker offering individual, marital and family counseling. Life brings conflicts and interpersonal challenge in marriage, families, dealing with adolescent children. My desire for you is that you, your loved one should experience peace, happiness and quality of life. Each one of us go through trials, tribulations, depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, disappointments and grief in some point of our life.
Sarah Kotz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/ teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/ teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Connor Wills
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Northvale, NJ 07647
Are you a teen or young adult feeling exhausted from emotions such as anger, anxiety, or depression? Are substance-related issues or behavioral needs complicating social or family relationships? Are the pressures during this young adult transitional period simply causing you to feel overwhelmed and uncertain of your next steps? Are you feeling stuck around school and feeling misunderstood by others in your life? I can vividly recall the very human “stuckness” I experienced during that period in my own life. In fact, it's what inspired me to become a therapist who specializes in supporting teens and young adults as I do today.
Are you a teen or young adult feeling exhausted from emotions such as anger, anxiety, or depression? Are substance-related issues or behavioral needs complicating social or family relationships? Are the pressures during this young adult transitional period simply causing you to feel overwhelmed and uncertain of your next steps? Are you feeling stuck around school and feeling misunderstood by others in your life? I can vividly recall the very human “stuckness” I experienced during that period in my own life. In fact, it's what inspired me to become a therapist who specializes in supporting teens and young adults as I do today.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/ teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/ teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Mindkind Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NBCC
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Specializing in Adolescent Care, LGBTQ+ issues, Minority-related stress and Grief counseling, I believe an individual has the capacity to improve their circumstance, when provided a safe space to "try on their strength".
Life can be hard and processing that reality makes it more livable. I am motivated to serve brave clients who have reached the decision to speak to heal.
Specializing in Adolescent Care, LGBTQ+ issues, Minority-related stress and Grief counseling, I believe an individual has the capacity to improve their circumstance, when provided a safe space to "try on their strength".
Life can be hard and processing that reality makes it more livable. I am motivated to serve brave clients who have reached the decision to speak to heal.
