Teen Therapists in Highland Park, NJ

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David Siegman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you or your child (infant, young child or adolescent ) has any type of difficulty with sleep, please contact me so I can be of help.
I offer behavioral treatment of sleep disorders, especially insomnia, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, CBT-I. If you have difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, or you wake up earlier than you'd like, CBT-I is a scientifically proven intervention that you may want to consider. I also treatment nightmare disorders and sleep terrors. Treatment typically lasts 3-6 sessions over 2-3 months. I treat children of all ages and adults. My practice is an online, telehealth practice. I am part of PsyPact, treating patients on-line throughout the U.S. (see psypact.org for a list of participating states).
(732) 853-1091
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Shimon Parnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you ever felt your interactions with others do not represent your true self? Do you often feel misunderstood? Do you lack emotional energy or avoid uncomfortable situations? Are you often triggered but lack self-awareness to understand the source of your feelings? Perhaps you are a teen or young adult wondering how your feelings and emotional intelligence will affect your life.
(732) 314-7492
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Sady Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adolescents around teen issues of social media, self-esteem, and peer relationships.
Psychotherapy is a process that allows for healing and meaningful connection. Past struggles and difficult thought patterns can cause strain on your sense of self and your relationships. My goal is to provide a warm and supportive space that allows you to share and explore what you need. As your therapist I would take great care in hearing your story and attending to our therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a spectrum of identities and backgrounds on their path toward wholeness.
(973) 566-5131
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Renee Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, BCD
Verified
Verified
When I think of my work as a therapist, what lifts my spirit is the enormous potential of people for living a full life; a potential they are often unaware of. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Therapy helps to identify them and develop the tools to improve their lives. The goals: enhanced self-esteem, reduced tension, more expressiveness....a fuller life. Whether I work with the child, adolescent , adult, individual, couple or family, I find the work inspiring.
(973) 713-4278
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Michelle Kessous
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a firm believer in encouraging positivity, bolstering self-efficacy, and cultivating independence in others. My typical client is a child, adolescent , or young adult (age 3 to 29) who may be struggling academically, socially, or with developing effective emotional coping skills. Often, the individuals I see have difficulty with attention, concentration, organization, and with meeting the daily demands required of them at school. I also offer much support to parents who may be frustrated with their attempts at connecting with their kids and who are in need of guidance relating to discipline techniques and behavior management.
(732) 412-6925
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Jeremy Lichtman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As a psychologist with expertise in CBT and DBT, I care deeply about providing the very best treatment to my clients. My therapy approach utilizes research-supported techniques to treat clients according to their individualized needs, making sure to collaborate with parents, school personnel, and medical providers. I support my clients by providing them with straightforward feedback and a clear plan, and by helping them develop skills to improve their lives.
(848) 233-3476
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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David Patrick Munck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCADC-I, ICGC-C
Verified
Verified
C.G. Jung stated, "In many cases in therapy the patient who has come to us has a story that is not told, and which as a rule no one knows of. To my mind, therapy only really begins after the investigation of that wholly personal story. It is the patient's secret, the rock against which s/he is shattered." My practice involves creating a client/therapist relationship and environment where this wholly personal story can be explored and brought to consciousness. I work to create a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space that will bring wholeness and meaning to the suffering that every human experiences.
(646) 798-2822
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Barbara Gelfand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We all have a desire to be heard, to be understood, and to be soothed. We often yearn for more satisfying and loving relationships. In therapy, I will listen carefully to you as we sort through obstacles that may be preventing you from experiencing greater ease and happiness. I will bear witness to your life stories, acknowledge your successes and struggles, and help you to find renewed resilience, acceptance and change. I'm patient and open-minded, and provide an empathic therapy space. I believe true healing occurs when we take care of our whole self in mind, body and spirit.
(732) 416-7957
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Judith Cohen Oshinsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, DCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
Are your emotions interfering with your job, school or your social life? Do you feel anxious or depressed too much of the time? Are you unhappy with the way or look or feel? Do your concerns about food and eating interfere with your life? If so, then I can help. I will help you by exploring your troubling symptoms, finding the root of your problems and helping you find strategies for relief. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to treat anxiety, depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, trauma, parenting issues, bereavement and issues relating to life transitions.
(732) 347-6160
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Alexandra Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When you are overwhelmed with emotions like doubt, anxiety or even emptiness, it may feel as though you are drowning in an ocean of despair. You’ve probably told the closest people in your life about what you’re experiencing, but you fear being a burden to someone else and you can’t seem to shut off the negative thoughts that continue to invade your brain. The worry and loss of control you feel may manifest into eating disorders, OCD, and various anxiety disorders in order to temporarily relieve pain. That's when a mental health professional can help!
(732) 592-5710
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Larry Fisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy is about feeling better. It's a learning process. It requires a comfortable atmosphere, conducive to talking and expressing inner feelings. I try to create this environment by offering respect, sensitivity and compassion. I bring enthusiasm, and hope to the therapeutic process, as well as insight and creativity. This, in turn, helps one to develop an understanding of one's self and one's circumstances, and thus, the process of change begins, where one can acquire an ability to tackle whatever the challenge may be.
(848) 777-4261
Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
It's hard to admit needing, or accept help sometimes. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or inertia about self-motivated change? If you're struggling with managing anxiety or depression, infertility, adoption issues, trauma, LGBTQ, ADHD, child behavior, mariage, or impulse control I can help. I will "meet you where you are" emotionally, and together we can navigate what you are experiencing. I want to walk with you while you find mental wellness, manage stressors, obtain clarity, and gain the peace of mind that you deserve. There's much healing in being heard, understood, and taking time to process emotions.
(908) 224-5237
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Ryo Maruyama
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For many children and teenagers, it’s difficult to talk about feelings and disappointments.  In psychotherapy, they learn to identify and express their emotions verbally or through the way they play, to gain insight into how their behaviors are affected by their feelings.  The increased awareness of their emotions in response to life events will help to build confidence that they can cope with whatever life brings their way.  ​ Psychotherapy can help patients cope with Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, School Refusal, Anger, Resentment, Phobias, Social Isolation, Bullying, and Family Conflict. 
(848) 444-1148
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Talia Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I know that going to therapy can be a difficult and challenging experience, and therefore hope to make this experience as compassionate and comforting as possible.
(516) 530-9697
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Tiffany Zhu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you're reading this, I invite you to take a moment and breathe. May you receive this affirmation: "I am glad that you are here." It may have been a long journey: painful and lonely, confusing and frustating, and maybe even scary and hopeless. That you have made it here, is something to uplift. It is not easy to be known by those around you, and sometimes most of all, to be known to yourself.
(732) 605-6003
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Sarah Wilson-Leslie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, my name is Sarah, and I am a licensed associate marriage and family therapist. I have experience with supporting individuals, couples, and families in improving communication, setting boundaries, and managing challenging life transitions. I am passionate about helping clients explore complex family dynamics, as well as the impact those dynamics have on their physical and mental health. I strive to support clients by providing them with the tools needed to create healthy and long-lasting relationships with both themselves and others.
(732) 641-8631
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Deborah Kaplan
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a clinical psychologist for more than 25 years. I have extensive experience treating adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges with life's transitions and milestones, anxiety, depression, relationship or social difficulties, or have survived childhood trauma or more recent traumatic events. The work that I do involves a combination of insight oriented, Somatic Experiencing, and emotion regulation therapies. I also have extensive experiencing helping people with ADHD develop more effective compensatory strategies and thrive despite their challenges.
(732) 372-0850 x6
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Cona Biswas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Learning how to take care of your mind, body and soul is vital in your journey. Where do you even begin? You’re stuck dealing with emotions that can be challenging when you don’t know how to start. We live in a fast paced world where people are constantly bombarding us with their problems when we have responsibilities of our own. What's worse is many times we don't know how to go about our responsibilities because of the overwhelming emotions we tend to battle with. When our minds are constantly running, it can feel impossible to be engaged in the present moment. I want to help you become more present and aware of your feelings.
(732) 561-1293
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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We Rise Therapy and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you south/east asian woman struggling with anxiety, self doubt, a need to be perfect or low self esteem? Are you having trouble keeping up with the demands of work, school, family and social life and it feels like a constant balancing act? Do you have trouble being assertive and confident in your relationships? Are you going through a break up, life transition or just have trouble relating to your parents and family who have different expectations for you? Are you a new mom or expecting? Being a woman in today’s modern society is hard, but you don't have to be alone.
(862) 245-4369
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Robert Grabelsky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Here are some thoughts about two of my specialties, individual therapy and couple therapy: Individual Therapy: In the therapeutic relationship, you feel free to begin to discuss your hopes and fears in a safe environment. As the process develops, you and the therapist discover themes in your life. This leads to an exploration of repetitive patterns of behavior as well as of their associated thoughts and feelings. The goal of this journey is to gain a sense of mastery and self-esteem.
(732) 937-9512
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Highland Park, NJ 08904

Teen Therapists

What does therapy for teenagers look like?

When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?

There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?

You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.