Child Therapists in Madison, NJ

My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, collaborative environment for my clients. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in individual and group therapy for children , adolescents, college students, and adults. I can assist in the development of coping strategies to manage social challenges, stress, depression, and anxiety. I help individuals learn about specific behaviors and develop interventions that lead to positive behavioral change. Together we can identify triggers to stress and develop coping skills for empowerment.

Are you an athlete or other high-performer who just never feels good enough? Do you struggle with anxiety or liking what you see in the mirror? Do you really just want to be happy? If so, I understand and I can help. My name is Michelle Solino, LPC, and I’m a licensed professional counselor located in Madison, NJ, working with children , adolescents, and adults throughout Morris County. My areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, disordered eating, and sports counseling. If you struggle with any of the above, the truth is the stress can negatively affect our health and disrupt our relationships.

Welcome! I’m Dr. Alyssa Austern and I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in individual therapy across the lifespan. If you are in distress, I can help you resolve relationship issues, explore self-identity, and adjust to life transitions. If your adolescent or teen is struggling, I can assist them in reducing conflicts with peers and family, and cope with anxiety. I will also help you to strengthen your parenting skills. My goal is to help you reduce your distress, and to help you understand why you are feeling this way and/or why your child is struggling.

As a professional helper, my goals is to walk alongside you and help you find your solutions to problem situations. I believe that the solution to problem situations in life are within you and I will strive with you to find an effective solution to your life struggles whether they be relationships, family, marriage, parenting, work and your overall sense of well-being. I use a blend of therapeutic approaches personalized to the specific needs of each individual. These approaches include Psychodynamic and Person Centered Therapy, CBT, Gestalt, REBT, Family Systems, Play Therapy as well as others.

I am a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with children , adolescents, young adults, and parents. I assess for and treat a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavior problems, and ADHD.

A positive relationship with a therapist involves trust and a feeling of being understood. I work with individuals, families and couples. My specialties include adults, children , play therapy, adolescents, divorce, occupational difficulties, anxiety, depression, loss, self-esteem, relationships. I help my clients to better understand themselves, their life situations and their relationships. It is through this understanding and caring where growth and change can occur. The goal for our work together is for clients to develop their unique strengths, make good choices for themselves and move towards living a more fulfilling life.

As individuals we may feel angry, sad, anxious or overly stressed in our daily lives. As couples, we may have problems in our relationship that lead to conflict with our spouse or partner. As parents, we may face various challenges (educational, emotional and behavioral) with our children , and need guidance in how to help them, and ourselves. These life circumstances can erode our sense of well-being and strain our relationships in all spheres of life. They stop us from functioning to the best of our capabilities. I work to improve your functioning, decrease conflict and to make life enjoyable.

Making the decision to come to therapy is not always easy. I look forward to making this a helpful experience and to building a close collaborative relationship with you. Therapy provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to learn how to continue moving your life in a valued direction when you are feeling stuck. Childhood and adolescence can be a difficult time. I believe in taking a compassionate and focused approach to helping each person and their family find the support to continue moving their lives in a valued direction.

I have experience treating a variety of clients from young children , teens, parents, and grandparents. I have assisted them through traditional treatment as well as custody evaluations, bonding evaluations, reunification therapy, and learning assessments. In treatment, I have used EMDR skills to treat high levels of anxiety. My experience with depression and other mood disorders has spanned almost 20 years of practice in psychology. I work collaboratively with my clients. There is no question or experience too big or small for us to examine and unlock together.

Welcome to my page. I work primarily with children through young adults. Many of my clients are dealing with changes such as a life transition, chronic concerns such as depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and relational issues. I also work with emotional and behavioral concerns such as emotional regulation, anger management and impulse control.

Is your child or adolescent struggling with emotional, behavioral or social issues? Are they acting out or engaging in avoidant behaviors? If so, I would like to introduce myself. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, helping them learn how to cope with their thoughts and feelings so to effectively manage stress, life's challenges and get their needs and wants met in healthy ways. My approach is personalized, supportive and interactive aimed to improve insight, emotional well being, relationships and healthy coping. I offer a variety of treament options including CBT, DBT, and Social Cognitive Therapy.

The Center for Evaluation and Counseling, Inc. (CEC) is a non-profit mental health agency with over 25 years of experience. The staff is comprised of Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors each of whom brings to CEC many years of training and experience in working with children , adolescents, and adults.

I tailor therapy to meet your specific needs and expectations. You may be looking for help with relationships among family members or want to learn specific parenting techniques. You may be recovering from a traumatic life experience or uncomfortable and debilitating feelings. I can help you to increase self confidence and resolve these feelings by working together in a supportive, respectful way to explore issues. I also provide hypnotherapy as part of the psychotherapy process as needed.

Sometimes, life can begin to feel unmanageable, especially now during such uncertain times. I want to be a source of support for people seeking manageability. I believe that the most important pieces to being a therapist are empathy and the understanding that each and every client is unique and there is not a "cookie cutter" approach to treatment. Every client that I meet has different needs and different styles of treatment that work for them. I am a believer in the concept that the only expert in your life is you... and I am here to help you use that expertise to overcome whatever challenges you face.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. The “right fit” in therapy is crucial for success. I am told I am an approachable and knowledgeable therapist and listed below are my areas of specialty. I offer in-office therapy, in-home consultation, training and family/community support meetings aimed at providing an integrative approach to you or your child ’s emotional health. For my work with children , I specialize in high functioning autism, ADHD, anxiety and other childhood behavioral concerns. With adults, I focus on how life changes/losses have changed your path and work to help you get back to where you want to be.

At TCTCS, we are all about providing relief and recovery to any and all survivors of trauma. Throughout our life spans, we will experience a variety of traumas, some of which are little and some will be huge. Everyone experiences these traumas in different ways. Examples of our traumas include but are not limited to: post partum depression, divorce, bullying, cyber stalking, relationship adjustments and separations, loss, medical illnesses, mental health challenges, domestic and/or sexual violence, betrayals and surviving child abuse etc. We have a team of trauma informed therapists who presently have availability.

Hello, I am a licensed psychologist with specialization in clinical, neuro, and forensic psychology. I have many years of experience in both treatment and evaluation of children , adolescents, and adults. My areas of specialization include: CBT, DBT, Neuropsychological Testing (clinical and forensic), Neurofeedback and Cognitive Rehabilitation. I have worked extensively with Depressive Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Bipolar Disorders; PTSD,; ADHD; Learning Disabilities; Intellectual Disability; Developmental Disorders including Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Concussion; Traumatic Brain Injury; and Dementia Disorders.