Parenting Therapists in Montclair, NJ

Due to my clinical training and experience, my services are best suited for families experiencing relationship issues, parenting stress, divorce, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attachment issues, developmental disabilities, and immigration-related concerns. Each of my clients receives an individualized treatment plan, and when required, a battery of tests tailored to the individual needs of the client. My work often includes school visits, participating in IEP meetings, home visits, collaboration with pediatricians and psychiatrists, testifying in court, and consulting with experts.

I help children and adolescents experiencing behavioral and emotional disturbances achieve and maintain regulation. I also help parents and caregivers seeking to improve their relationship with their children by identifying factors that impact their parenting . Additionally, those seeking support around issues related to racial identity, transracial adoptions, gender identity, sexual orientation, phobias, depression and anxiety find it helpful to work with me. After a decade of working with child protective services, I offer unique insight and compassion for those involved with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.

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.

Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am the co-founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to poor school performance, distractibility, and motivation/drive. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between teens and their parents.

The opportunity for children and adolescents to build upon their strengths by developing a skill set related to their social and emotional world is empowering. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and parents with concerns related to learning disabilities, anxiety, attentional difficulties, and behavior challenges. Through a genuine care and consideration for the individual characteristics of the child and family, I strive to facilitate positive change and provide concrete tools with the goal of navigating one's inner and social world in a balanced and focused manner.

Are you frequently drawn to self help books and courses? Do you vow each night that tomorrow will be different? Sometimes all you might need is a little insight to help you shift. I have years of experience and learning that I can share with you in practical ways to keep you moving forward. Whether you need help with your children, marriage, career or personal development, I will partner with you to get you unstuck and find joy at whatever point of the path you are on. I offer a safe, judgement free space where you are free to work through your thoughts and feelings to access your inner wisdom.

I specialize in treating individuals and couples who are struggling to make changes in their lives. I work to create a safe environment in which truly collaborative work can take place. I am warm, empathic and engaged in the therapeutic relationship. I approach personal change as a process that requires both insight and action.

Now, more than ever, it is important to be armed with a strong social support network. Whether you are a teenager feeling isolated from your friends, a young adult feeling like your life has been temporarily put on hold, or an adult struggling to manage work and parenting roles, you are likely feeling the effects of this global pandemic. My goal is to support you. I am a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience treating adolescents and adults with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting , low self-esteem and coping with life transitions.

Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am the co-founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to poor school performance, distractibility, and motivation/drive. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between teens and their parents.

I am a licensed psychologist in Princeton, New Jersey working with children/adolescents, adults, families, and college students. I can provide you with psychological services for the treatment of anxiety, depression, specialized trauma informed psychotherapy, and can provide interpersonal psychotherapy for relationship and stage of life/identity issues. Both in-person and secure tele-health (online) services are now available.

Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am the co-founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to poor school performance, distractibility, and motivation/drive. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between teens and their parents.

As a systemic thinker, I am always looking at a person in relationship to their environment, and the people in it. With a strength-based approach in family therapy, I also use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral principles, while providing a safe and empathic environment for our work together. I have treated families, couples and individuals for 16 years with a broad scope of culture, age and relational issues. I have helped many people through transitional events that affect them throughout their lives; school, career, marriage, parenting , illness, loss, divorce and retirement. My interest is in the relationship you have with yourself and those around you.

Seeking therapy for your child can be overwhelming and is important to work with a therapist who is collaborative and consistently available to parents. I specialize in play therapy with young children and psychotherapy for teens and I work with youngsters coping with chronic medical illness. My approach is creative, warm and accessible to all family members and I utilize a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral strategies, art therapy, sand play therapy and group counseling. I assist parents in becoming "on the same page" regarding their children and I help caregivers to review their own parenting styles.

I like to work collaboratively with clients of all ages to help with the following: success at work or school, cultivating satisfying relationships, stress reduction, stress management, fostering a hopeful and optimistic attitude, reducing depression and anxiety, and fostering a healthy relationship with one's body. Together, we will explore what gets in the way of maximizing your potential for success and happiness and come up with strategies to help you to feel better.

Everyday life can be messy and even overwhelming at times. It can be especially difficult to navigate when we feel, anxious, confused, unmotivated, or frustrated. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. I would like to congratulate you for seeking counseling as it can be challenging to do so. I offer in person and Telehealth counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, families, groups, and couples.