Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Paramus, NJ
This includes clients looking better to understand their mental health or their learning style.
Following your psychological assessment and testing, we then create a plan to
support you and move forward with success.
This includes clients looking better to understand their mental health or their learning style.
Following your psychological assessment and testing, we then create a plan to
support you and move forward with success.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma or stuck in a cycle of constant worry? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can share your story at your own pace. Together, we will identify your strengths and develop practical strategies that empower you to move forward toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma or stuck in a cycle of constant worry? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can share your story at your own pace. Together, we will identify your strengths and develop practical strategies that empower you to move forward toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
Call me and after our conversation you make the judgment. I have been in private practice since 1981 and I have worked for the public schools as a psychologist for over 30 years. My orientation is cognitive behavioral and I have also been trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Call me and after our conversation you make the judgment. I have been in private practice since 1981 and I have worked for the public schools as a psychologist for over 30 years. My orientation is cognitive behavioral and I have also been trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
I’ve been a therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and have specialties in working with people who struggle with depression, learning differences and attentional difficulties that result in performance anxiety.
I have extensive training in experiential (interactive) counseling approaches. Engaging more than one sensory input is key to maximizing learning and healing. I incorporate techniques from NeuroLinguistic Programming, CBT & Psychodrama into a family systems framework. People feel empowered when taking an active role in the counseling process.
I’ve been a therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and have specialties in working with people who struggle with depression, learning differences and attentional difficulties that result in performance anxiety.
I have extensive training in experiential (interactive) counseling approaches. Engaging more than one sensory input is key to maximizing learning and healing. I incorporate techniques from NeuroLinguistic Programming, CBT & Psychodrama into a family systems framework. People feel empowered when taking an active role in the counseling process.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. My approach is grounded in the belief that every person has unique strengths, and together we can build on those strengths to navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and create meaningful changeI work collaboratively with clients to help them develop practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, improve emotional well-being, and move toward the life they want to live.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. My approach is grounded in the belief that every person has unique strengths, and together we can build on those strengths to navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and create meaningful changeI work collaboratively with clients to help them develop practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, improve emotional well-being, and move toward the life they want to live.
Let's face it, it's not easy coming to the decision to seek out counseling, let alone calling a complete stranger to do so. My hope is that, if you decide to take this step to contact me, we will not be strangers for long. I have been a clinician in various capacities for over 15 years and have always worked very hard to make people feel comfortable talking to me. During those years I have developed a general practice where I have seen people for anxiety, depression, parenting, marriage and sexuality.
Let's face it, it's not easy coming to the decision to seek out counseling, let alone calling a complete stranger to do so. My hope is that, if you decide to take this step to contact me, we will not be strangers for long. I have been a clinician in various capacities for over 15 years and have always worked very hard to make people feel comfortable talking to me. During those years I have developed a general practice where I have seen people for anxiety, depression, parenting, marriage and sexuality.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, or is a relationship crisis leaving you feeling stuck? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your journey and find healing. Together, we will improve your communication, gain self-understanding, and equip you with practical tools for lasting change in your life and family.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, or is a relationship crisis leaving you feeling stuck? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your journey and find healing. Together, we will improve your communication, gain self-understanding, and equip you with practical tools for lasting change in your life and family.
My ideal client is ready to grow from within. Whether they’re a child, teen, or adult, we are here to help support you through life’s challenges, build confidence, and strengthen communication. With a background as a teacher, school counselor, and community mental health clinician, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. I work with individuals, families, and parents to help foster self-advocacy, emotional awareness, and connection. Together, we focus on creating meaningful change and lasting skills for a more confident, empowered life.
My ideal client is ready to grow from within. Whether they’re a child, teen, or adult, we are here to help support you through life’s challenges, build confidence, and strengthen communication. With a background as a teacher, school counselor, and community mental health clinician, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. I work with individuals, families, and parents to help foster self-advocacy, emotional awareness, and connection. Together, we focus on creating meaningful change and lasting skills for a more confident, empowered life.
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
This has allowed me to work with families to address learning, behavioral, and mental health disabilities that affect both the children and their family unit.
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you might find yourself stuck or overwhelmed by life, leaving you feeling anxious and unsettled. Whether you are in the midst of changes in your life or need that extra support to make a necessary transition, therapy can help you find clarity, direction, and support. Working together, we can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and develop strategies to help you move forward.
This has allowed me to work with families to address learning, behavioral, and mental health disabilities that affect both the children and their family unit.
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you might find yourself stuck or overwhelmed by life, leaving you feeling anxious and unsettled. Whether you are in the midst of changes in your life or need that extra support to make a necessary transition, therapy can help you find clarity, direction, and support. Working together, we can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and develop strategies to help you move forward.
Are you a parent seeking support for your child struggling at home, in school, or with friends? Do you want to help your child build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and develop skills to navigate life’s challenges? I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families to address anxiety disorders, selective mutism, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, trichotillomania, and behavioral health concerns like sleep, feeding, and toileting difficulties. I also provide support for school-related concerns, including test anxiety, school refusal, and executive functioning struggles.
Are you a parent seeking support for your child struggling at home, in school, or with friends? Do you want to help your child build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and develop skills to navigate life’s challenges? I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families to address anxiety disorders, selective mutism, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, trichotillomania, and behavioral health concerns like sleep, feeding, and toileting difficulties. I also provide support for school-related concerns, including test anxiety, school refusal, and executive functioning struggles.
I've been fortunate to work in this field for over 30 years helping people achieve their goals , overcome anxieties and social fears and lead a happier more productive life. If you struggle with "overthinking", anxiety, social anxiety, problems on the job, stress , relationship , family or parenting issues, then I would like to speak with you.
I've been fortunate to work in this field for over 30 years helping people achieve their goals , overcome anxieties and social fears and lead a happier more productive life. If you struggle with "overthinking", anxiety, social anxiety, problems on the job, stress , relationship , family or parenting issues, then I would like to speak with you.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anger or stuck in the heavy weight of past trauma? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand your story and build practical strategies for change. Together, we will focus on your strengths to help you regain control and move toward the fulfilling, peaceful life you deserve.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anger or stuck in the heavy weight of past trauma? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand your story and build practical strategies for change. Together, we will focus on your strengths to help you regain control and move toward the fulfilling, peaceful life you deserve.
Jillian Monico is a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey. With a wealth of experience in the field, she specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Jillian’s professional background includes working as a school social worker, where she provides therapy to students and is an integral part of the Child Study Team in a middle school/ high school setting.
Jillian Monico is a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey. With a wealth of experience in the field, she specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Jillian’s professional background includes working as a school social worker, where she provides therapy to students and is an integral part of the Child Study Team in a middle school/ high school setting.
Hi there! Amy Banko is a compassionate and skilled counselor dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their wellness goals and discover their inner resilience. She holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Rutgers University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Kean University, with a focus on treating trauma. Amy integrates evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring methods to meet the unique needs of each person.
Hi there! Amy Banko is a compassionate and skilled counselor dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their wellness goals and discover their inner resilience. She holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Rutgers University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Kean University, with a focus on treating trauma. Amy integrates evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring methods to meet the unique needs of each person.
Life is challenging. Are you feel overwhelmed, depressed, lethargic, or anxious? I am here for you and ready to help you move forward in a healthy, happy, and productive life. I work closely with adults, adolescents, children, and families who wish to change something that is not working for them. I provide effective treatment for anxiety, depression, mood management, behavioral issues, grief/loss, and career coaching.
Life is challenging. Are you feel overwhelmed, depressed, lethargic, or anxious? I am here for you and ready to help you move forward in a healthy, happy, and productive life. I work closely with adults, adolescents, children, and families who wish to change something that is not working for them. I provide effective treatment for anxiety, depression, mood management, behavioral issues, grief/loss, and career coaching.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re balancing a demanding career, navigating relationships, facing major life transitions, or struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or self-doubt. I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you’ll feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. Using evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs, we’ll work together to develop practical strategies, build resilience, and help you feel more confident, connected, and hopeful about your future.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re balancing a demanding career, navigating relationships, facing major life transitions, or struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or self-doubt. I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you’ll feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. Using evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs, we’ll work together to develop practical strategies, build resilience, and help you feel more confident, connected, and hopeful about your future.
Welcome. I believe therapy is something everyone can benefit from—whether you’re navigating a major life transition or simply craving a space where you can breathe, reflect, and be heard without judgment. Life can feel overwhelming, and trying to balance responsibilities while managing your inner world isn’t something you have to do alone.
My role is to offer a steady, compassionate presence as you explore what’s weighing on you, clarify what you want, and build the tools to move toward a more grounded, peaceful life. Whether you’re seeking support through a challenge or looking for a thoughtful sounding board, I’m here to help.
Welcome. I believe therapy is something everyone can benefit from—whether you’re navigating a major life transition or simply craving a space where you can breathe, reflect, and be heard without judgment. Life can feel overwhelming, and trying to balance responsibilities while managing your inner world isn’t something you have to do alone.
My role is to offer a steady, compassionate presence as you explore what’s weighing on you, clarify what you want, and build the tools to move toward a more grounded, peaceful life. Whether you’re seeking support through a challenge or looking for a thoughtful sounding board, I’m here to help.
I am an experienced therapist specializing in individual and couples work. I am also a certified school psychologist working with kids 8+. For adult individuals, I use CBT and a family systems lens to help clients reduce anxiety and stress, gain clarity, and make decisions. With couples, I use Gottman Method Couples Counseling to target relationship challenges and build better communication skills. With children, I draw on my school psychology training to reduce problem behaviors and improve family connection. See my calendar and request appointments here: https:/www.UnityCounselingNJ.com
I am an experienced therapist specializing in individual and couples work. I am also a certified school psychologist working with kids 8+. For adult individuals, I use CBT and a family systems lens to help clients reduce anxiety and stress, gain clarity, and make decisions. With couples, I use Gottman Method Couples Counseling to target relationship challenges and build better communication skills. With children, I draw on my school psychology training to reduce problem behaviors and improve family connection. See my calendar and request appointments here: https:/www.UnityCounselingNJ.com
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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.


