Parenting Therapists in New Jersey

Now accepting new clients 18+ with daytime availability Monday-Thursday! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ and PA, and I believe in the value of a strong therapeutic relationship. I aim to make therapy open and inviting. My goal is to allow all of my clients feel seen and heard and to work together with them to achieve their treatment goals. I most often work with women who are struggling with life stressors, trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief, among other issues. I also have a special passion for working with mothers on perinatal/parenting concerns and preventing parental burnout.

I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist with expertise providing cognitive behavioral (CBT) and other scientifically-proven therapies to children, adolescents, and adults. CBT emphasizes the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It focuses on learning new ways of thinking and acting that lead to improvements in well-being.

Using a collaborative, systemic approach, I bring compassion, experience and insight to each session. I strive to create a safe place for clients to address issues using research based strategies. I treat clients with dignity and respect. I emphasize a positive nuts and bolts appproach in helping people set goals and achieve them as rapidly as possible. My approach is successful in treating relationship issues of married and unmarried couples, life transitions,including the transition to parenthood, parenting conflicts,family issues, alternative lifestyles,multicultural relationship issues, postpartum depression, divorce, depression, anxiety, bereavement post traumatic stress, and acute stress disorder.

Peace of Mind. The goal of therapy is the relief of emotional distress, empowering you to approach life challenges with a feeling of calm and increased competence. We can work to reduce anxiety, improve mood, learn coping skills and calming strategies. These tools can be applied to a variety of issues including parenting skills, childhood behavior, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood, relationships, medical stressors, anxiety and depression. I am offering in-office sessions as well as telehealth video sessions to let you choose what is most helpful to you.

I support clients through a variety of life’s ups and downs. Whether you're starting a family, grappling with the transition to parenthood & navigating the early stages of raising a family or feeling disconnected from your identity and passions after having children or in the midst of career demands, I can help. Those of us experiencing burnout, stress, and exhaustion from work or caregiving responsibilities or longing for a more balanced life that prioritizes self-care, relationships, and personal growth can find support here.

I am a New York and New Jersey licensed clinical psychologist with a physical office located in Montclair, New Jersey. I am authorized to provide telehealth in all 33 PSYPACT participating states. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist, I currently serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients ranging in age from childhood through adulthood. In all cases my goal in therapy is to help individuals manage life challenges by building on unique strengths and moving towards personal values. I aspire to be neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA affirming, and culturally responsive.

Every child and parent has a unique set of strengths and experiences. Making home and school happy, safe and successful for you and your child requires harnessing existing skills, building new strengths, and carefully navigating challenges. I bring a holistic approach to help you and your child foster positive social, emotional, and behavioral well-being across settings.

My ideal client is grappling with a multitude of challenges and seeking support in their therapeutic journey. This client's primary concerns revolve around the quest to discover their authentic self and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. A devoted parent they are navigating the complexities of raising a child diagnosed with autism, adding an extra layer of responsibility and emotional weight to their daily life. Central to the client's therapeutic goals is the desire to unearth the positive aspects of their life. They're eager to shift their focus from challenges to blessings, fostering resilience and a sense of gratitude.

Perhaps you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder. You might feel scared and alone, unsure of where to turn. Or perhaps you are experiencing depression? Therapy can be time-limited, offering quick improvements in well-being and functionality. Issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma and parenting struggles can be effectively addressed with a well-defined plan. Symptom relief and functional recovery are truly attainable with proper focus and the use of effective coping strategies. You want to feel better so that you can fully engage in life and I can help you do that.

We all have our challenges and our life issues, whether it’s anxiety, depression, stress, a profound loss, family conflict, or parenting difficulties. Seeking support can be the greatest gift we give ourselves when our challenges overwhelm us or even feel as if they define our daily lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, individuals, families, and couples for over 17 years in both day treatment and outpatient settings. Areas with a particular focus and expertise have been in anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, family conflict and parenting issues.

Being a parent is a gift. However, some days we can find ourselves wondering if we are doing our best by our children, our partners and even ourselves. With life's demands - work, household responsibilities, other activities - one can find themselves feeling as if they are stretched thin. Stress that is left unchecked can run the risk of escalating to a severe presentation of anxiety or depression. This can in turn affect the way we parent and resolve family conflict. As a Mother and Wife I bring this relateability to our conversations.

Working with adults, children, families, and couples, my experience of more than 30 years in both clinical and school psychology has helped to define my role as a therapist. My major areas of practice are anxiety, stress management, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, marital issues and divorce management, ADHD in both adults and children, school-related issues and workplace issues. I attempt to empower clients to change self-defeating behavior patterns based on negative thinking and faulty learning experiences.

At Helping Hands Family in Chatham, NJ, we use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an evidence-based treatment endorsed by the US Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association. The ABA approach helps children communicate more effectively, demonstrate more focus, improve academic performance, and unlock new learning abilities. This therapy explores each child’s unique learning process and mixes in behavior theory, while factoring in the effects that surrounding environments have on a child’s behavior.

Specializing in Grief and Loss, of all kinds. As well as Depression, Anxiety, Marital Problems and Parenting issues. Having difficulty adjusting to a new life circumstance? I can help you navigate many of the difficulties on the road of life. I work well with Children ages 5 and above, adolescents, as well as Young Adults and Adults. Call or e-mail me today.

Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, stressed out and doubtful? I partner with individuals and new (or experienced!) parents who feel anxious, overwhelmed or uncertain and bring them to calm, confident and hopeful. I work with men and women using empathy and listening. I will work alongside you, empower you and guide you toward freedom. With specialized training in peripartum mental health I can support you as you explore parenting and recognize when the "baby blues" have become more than you can handle. If worry, fear and stress are consuming, I have tools to offer to support you as you explore hope. Are you ready to gain freedom?

My ideal client is grappling with a multitude of challenges and seeking support in their therapeutic journey. This client's primary concerns revolve around the quest to discover their authentic self and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. A devoted parent they are navigating the complexities of raising a child diagnosed with autism, adding an extra layer of responsibility and emotional weight to their daily life. Central to the client's therapeutic goals is the desire to unearth the positive aspects of their life. They're eager to shift their focus from challenges to blessings, fostering resilience and a sense of gratitude.

Are you a mom trying to manage the everyday chaos of family life? Are you also dealing with the unique challenges of food allergies within your family? You want to be the parent you know yourself to be, yet you keep letting yourself down. Juggling kids, work, and life can leave you feeling drained. You just want some help to find that sweet spot where you can stop yelling and rediscover the joy of family life. For moms dealing with the ups and downs of food allergies, it can feel so overwhelming and lonely. The constant worry, label-checking, and meal planning is exhausting. Keeping your child safe is a full time job.

It takes courage to sit down and talk to someone new about your thoughts and feelings even if you have been to therapy before. Sitting with me, you can expect a compassionate, welcoming, and safe environment. Are you struggling with a big transition in your life? Having difficulty as a new parent? Relationship stress? Feeling anxious or sad? Having difficulty managing your anger? Maybe you are just feeling stuck? I look forward to building a strong and trusting rapport where you can have the time to safely express yourself and begin to work towards positive change.

I have over 30 years experience working with children and their families. I use creative techniques to address anxiety, impulsive behaviors, anger and depression. For children the most effective therapy is Play Therapy and for Adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral and creative techniques. I have extensive expereince working within these modalties