Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Franklin Lakes, NJ
I have earned an MA and PD in School Psychology, an MA in Educational Administration, and an Ed.
My areas of expertise include psychological/ educational evaluation, Gifted and Talented testing, school difficulties, learning disabilities, study/organizational skills strategies, friendship/social interaction skills, transition to college and college accommodations. Through illuminating strengths and addressing challenges, I can help students succeed.
I have earned an MA and PD in School Psychology, an MA in Educational Administration, and an Ed.
My areas of expertise include psychological/ educational evaluation, Gifted and Talented testing, school difficulties, learning disabilities, study/organizational skills strategies, friendship/social interaction skills, transition to college and college accommodations. Through illuminating strengths and addressing challenges, I can help students succeed.
With over 15 years of experience, I provide compassionate, culturally responsive therapy in Bergen County, NJ for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As Clinical Director at Balance & Thrive, I offer LGBTQIA+ affirming, person-centered care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
I specialize in anxiety therapy, depression treatment, trauma therapy, and behavioral challenges. I support clients across New Jersey who are searching for a therapist near me, online therapy NJ, or in-person counseling in Bergen County and surrounding areas.
My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, Trauma-Focused C
With over 15 years of experience, I provide compassionate, culturally responsive therapy in Bergen County, NJ for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As Clinical Director at Balance & Thrive, I offer LGBTQIA+ affirming, person-centered care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
I specialize in anxiety therapy, depression treatment, trauma therapy, and behavioral challenges. I support clients across New Jersey who are searching for a therapist near me, online therapy NJ, or in-person counseling in Bergen County and surrounding areas.
My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, Trauma-Focused C
Rick Manista
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MA, LPC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my clients come to me after experiencing constant judgement and shame from their world. This becomes internalized and they often feel stuck from negative self-talk, anxiety or low self-esteem. My clients are not looking for ways to improve a symptom, but are looking to get in touch with their strengths and utilize parts of themselves that were lost. My clients are looking for a calm, nurturing environment where they can explore these issues in a playful manner.
Many of my clients come to me after experiencing constant judgement and shame from their world. This becomes internalized and they often feel stuck from negative self-talk, anxiety or low self-esteem. My clients are not looking for ways to improve a symptom, but are looking to get in touch with their strengths and utilize parts of themselves that were lost. My clients are looking for a calm, nurturing environment where they can explore these issues in a playful manner.
Misito has educational seminars for survivors of narssistic abuse.
I am a Doctor of Psychology in practice for over 20 years, specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression and couples therapy. When no one understands what you have been going through, I will. Narcissistic abuse recovery often manifests with lingering helath effects such as chronic fatige, headaches and other health related symptms. In a supportive atmosphere, you'll learn effective, research based strategies to manage your symptoms. I am an approved to provide clinical supervision and consultation to other clinicians seeking licensure in the state.
Misito has educational seminars for survivors of narssistic abuse.
I am a Doctor of Psychology in practice for over 20 years, specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression and couples therapy. When no one understands what you have been going through, I will. Narcissistic abuse recovery often manifests with lingering helath effects such as chronic fatige, headaches and other health related symptms. In a supportive atmosphere, you'll learn effective, research based strategies to manage your symptoms. I am an approved to provide clinical supervision and consultation to other clinicians seeking licensure in the state.
We all want to be our best self. As different and one-of a kind as we are, we all want similar things; to reach our goals and be happy. Having the ability to be more positive, forgiving, successful, valuable and loving are just a few things we desire. Finding the courage to speak our minds, feeling connected to each other, discovering what our hearts are searching for and remaining determined is something we all strive for. At the end of the day, we desire a sense of belonging, self-worth and the ability to have radical compassion.
We all want to be our best self. As different and one-of a kind as we are, we all want similar things; to reach our goals and be happy. Having the ability to be more positive, forgiving, successful, valuable and loving are just a few things we desire. Finding the courage to speak our minds, feeling connected to each other, discovering what our hearts are searching for and remaining determined is something we all strive for. At the end of the day, we desire a sense of belonging, self-worth and the ability to have radical compassion.
As a school psychologist I developed an understanding of the educational system, and experience with navigating the challenges in schools.
I believe that the success of therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship. As a psychologist I know that therapy can be an anxiety producing process, therefore I do my best to make my patients feel comfortable. I am very interactive and I often ask questions and offer suggestions. My ideal client is a child, adolescent, or adult that is experiencing anxiety; either generalized or concerning a specific issue. I work within a cognitive behavioral modality, offering ways to empower patients to help themselves cope with their symptoms of anxiety. I specialize in helping patients deal with anxiety, depression or life changes such as divorce.
As a school psychologist I developed an understanding of the educational system, and experience with navigating the challenges in schools.
I believe that the success of therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship. As a psychologist I know that therapy can be an anxiety producing process, therefore I do my best to make my patients feel comfortable. I am very interactive and I often ask questions and offer suggestions. My ideal client is a child, adolescent, or adult that is experiencing anxiety; either generalized or concerning a specific issue. I work within a cognitive behavioral modality, offering ways to empower patients to help themselves cope with their symptoms of anxiety. I specialize in helping patients deal with anxiety, depression or life changes such as divorce.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and feel empowered to build inner strength and resilience.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma-related stress, behavioral challenges, school concerns, and family-related stress.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and feel empowered to build inner strength and resilience.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma-related stress, behavioral challenges, school concerns, and family-related stress.
Valery Fradkov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ScD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You don’t need to be “sick” to seek help. Dealing with conflicts at home or work, divorce, bereavement, and parenting difficulties can feel stifling and inescapable – and cause anxiety, guilt, anger, emotional distress, or addictive behaviors. Therapy is not just about managing symptoms, but about getting to the root of your unique challenges. Our goal is to find the hidden purpose behind your patterns and look – through Sherlock Holmes–style detective work – for healthier ways to meet this purpose. We provide steady emotional support to reduce distress and build skills – for clear relief now and durable change you can sustain.
You don’t need to be “sick” to seek help. Dealing with conflicts at home or work, divorce, bereavement, and parenting difficulties can feel stifling and inescapable – and cause anxiety, guilt, anger, emotional distress, or addictive behaviors. Therapy is not just about managing symptoms, but about getting to the root of your unique challenges. Our goal is to find the hidden purpose behind your patterns and look – through Sherlock Holmes–style detective work – for healthier ways to meet this purpose. We provide steady emotional support to reduce distress and build skills – for clear relief now and durable change you can sustain.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, school or work stress, emotional ups and downs, or major life transitions. Many are navigating changes in roles, relationships, or identity and may feel stuck, unsure of themselves, or disconnected from what they want.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, school or work stress, emotional ups and downs, or major life transitions. Many are navigating changes in roles, relationships, or identity and may feel stuck, unsure of themselves, or disconnected from what they want.
Isabelle Murray Kayal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, LMFT, MEd, NCSC
13 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with issues in your life? Are you looking to make significant changes in your life and/or relationships? This may seem overwhelming to you but I assure you that it is possible. I will help you identify and understand the issue, help to create and implement a plan, and assist you in reaching your goals. As a result you will live a more fulfilling and rewarding life. The first step is believing that you are worth it! BECAUSE YOU ARE!
Are you struggling with issues in your life? Are you looking to make significant changes in your life and/or relationships? This may seem overwhelming to you but I assure you that it is possible. I will help you identify and understand the issue, help to create and implement a plan, and assist you in reaching your goals. As a result you will live a more fulfilling and rewarding life. The first step is believing that you are worth it! BECAUSE YOU ARE!
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and related concerns. I also support families navigating emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Many clients feel overwhelmed by these difficulties and are looking for practical strategies, emotional insight, and support to regain balance and confidence in daily life. My ideal clients are those ready to take a step toward change and want a safe, collaborative space to explore their thoughts and feelings.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and related concerns. I also support families navigating emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Many clients feel overwhelmed by these difficulties and are looking for practical strategies, emotional insight, and support to regain balance and confidence in daily life. My ideal clients are those ready to take a step toward change and want a safe, collaborative space to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Does your child or teen seem anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected — especially during school changes or big life shifts? You're not alone. As a school social worker for over a decade, I work with children, teens, and student-athletes navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, school transitions, and behavioral challenges — including kids with IEPs and 504 plans, and the families who support them.
Does your child or teen seem anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected — especially during school changes or big life shifts? You're not alone. As a school social worker for over a decade, I work with children, teens, and student-athletes navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, school transitions, and behavioral challenges — including kids with IEPs and 504 plans, and the families who support them.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who supports adults and children (ages 8 and up) through a wide range of life challenges. My work focuses on parenting support, teen concerns, relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, women’s issues, co‑dependency, boundary setting, emotion regulation, self‑esteem, school difficulties, and special education needs.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who supports adults and children (ages 8 and up) through a wide range of life challenges. My work focuses on parenting support, teen concerns, relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, women’s issues, co‑dependency, boundary setting, emotion regulation, self‑esteem, school difficulties, and special education needs.
You’re navigating the dating world and feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of yourself. Maybe you’re questioning your worth after another disappointing situationship, struggling to set boundaries, or replaying mixed signals over and over. You want clarity, confidence, and stronger self-esteem. Let’s break old patterns, explore how your past shaped your present, and build the secure, empowered version of you. Therapy can be fun, reflective, and freeing—let’s grow through it together.
You’re navigating the dating world and feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of yourself. Maybe you’re questioning your worth after another disappointing situationship, struggling to set boundaries, or replaying mixed signals over and over. You want clarity, confidence, and stronger self-esteem. Let’s break old patterns, explore how your past shaped your present, and build the secure, empowered version of you. Therapy can be fun, reflective, and freeing—let’s grow through it together.
Everyone experiences conflict in their lives. The question is how the conflict is resolved. Together we can find solutions that work for you.
Everyone experiences conflict in their lives. The question is how the conflict is resolved. Together we can find solutions that work for you.
I engage in ongoing learning to make sure that I stay on top of the latest research based strategies to help my clients.
As they say on an airplane, "place your oxygen mask on first before assisting others". It’s hard to care for children, parents, friends or family, if you’re not first caring for yourself. I welcome any client who is looking to help themselves. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, your self-esteem and social relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be, parenting effectively feels nearly impossible, or anything in between, I’m here to help. I began working with children in schools and developed a love for supporting the adults who care for them.
I engage in ongoing learning to make sure that I stay on top of the latest research based strategies to help my clients.
As they say on an airplane, "place your oxygen mask on first before assisting others". It’s hard to care for children, parents, friends or family, if you’re not first caring for yourself. I welcome any client who is looking to help themselves. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, your self-esteem and social relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be, parenting effectively feels nearly impossible, or anything in between, I’m here to help. I began working with children in schools and developed a love for supporting the adults who care for them.
The complexity and stresses of life affect all of us. These stressors impact our thoughts, feelings, and decision making. I work to help you gain knowledge about yourself so you can participate with confidence in your life. During our sessions, we will discover ways to better understand your emotions, gaining insight into your behaviors while promoting activities that are healthy for your body and mind. Let me help you quiet the outside noise and your inside critic so you can progress to a point in your life where you can thrive.
The complexity and stresses of life affect all of us. These stressors impact our thoughts, feelings, and decision making. I work to help you gain knowledge about yourself so you can participate with confidence in your life. During our sessions, we will discover ways to better understand your emotions, gaining insight into your behaviors while promoting activities that are healthy for your body and mind. Let me help you quiet the outside noise and your inside critic so you can progress to a point in your life where you can thrive.
I look forward to learning your story and helping you move toward a calmer, more balanced life.
Are racing thoughts, constant worry, or compulsive habits leaving you feeling exhausted or stuck in self-criticism? Do intrusive thoughts loop endlessly and the anxiety makes it hard to feel confident or at ease? You may have hoped these overwhelming feelings would fade with time, but they continue to interfere with your daily life and relationships. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, skin picking, and hair pulling. Together, we can reduce shame, understand patterns, and build practical tools for lasting change.
I look forward to learning your story and helping you move toward a calmer, more balanced life.
Are racing thoughts, constant worry, or compulsive habits leaving you feeling exhausted or stuck in self-criticism? Do intrusive thoughts loop endlessly and the anxiety makes it hard to feel confident or at ease? You may have hoped these overwhelming feelings would fade with time, but they continue to interfere with your daily life and relationships. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, skin picking, and hair pulling. Together, we can reduce shame, understand patterns, and build practical tools for lasting change.
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Dobbs is highly skilled in psychological evaluations, specializing in learning disorders, ADHD, and social-emotional functioning.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dobbs is highly skilled in psychological evaluations, specializing in learning disorders, ADHD, and social-emotional functioning.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.