Teen Therapists in Princeton, NJ

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Photo of Stacy Hoffer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Princeton, NJ
Stacy Hoffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MDiv, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Worried moms & frazzled dads, look no further! Maybe your child/ teen is anxious, sad, angry, or acting out. You've tried empathy, rewards, punishments, extra attention, special privileges. You've read books, consulted parenting blogs, & asked other parents for advice. Whatever you try, it may even work for a few days but then all the old problems come right back. Maybe your boy wants to dress like a girl and it's freaking you out. Maybe your teen declares "I'm queer"--what does that even mean? Let's add the stress of the global pandemic, and you're exhausted, frustrated, and worried about your child's future.
(609) 865-9902
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Wendy Miriam Lafollette Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PsyAnal
Verified
Verified
I also help families navigate through school systems advocating for their adolescent .
Do you have relational conflicts? I help couples, teens and families to improve communications. In life we face challenging times: Loss, divorce, transitions and disappointments. Chronic pain, illness, grief and the loss of a loved one often compel individuals to seek therapy. I also specialize in adolescents and college students assisting them with growth and independence. Many issues occur, such as sexual identity, friendship conflicts, drugs and alcohol as well as academic challenges. Building trust in a safe place,may help you transform and grow. Therapy allows a new awareness of life and love can occur!
(609) 964-4952
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Brittany Thomas (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 757-8728
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Lisa Hunter Romanelli
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Parenting consultation and support in conjunction with individual child/ adolescent CBT or independent of a child's participation in therapy is a key part of my practice.
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist with expertise providing cognitive behavioral (CBT) and other scientifically-proven therapies to children, adolescents, and adults. CBT emphasizes the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It focuses on learning new ways of thinking and acting that lead to improvements in well-being.
(609) 759-5882
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Glenda Mendelsohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years' experience counseling individuals, couples and families. I work with clients of all races, backgrounds and ages, from adolescents to the elderly, addressing depression, anxiety, communication problems, the impact of chronic illness, and the aftermath of trauma, including sexual abuse and marital infidelity. I counsel families with children experiencing learning and social problems in school; LGBTQ and heterosexual couples preparing for marriage or coping with relationship stress; and parents seeking to improve communication with their adolescent and adult children. I practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
(609) 789-0370 x3
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Princeton, NJ 08540
Melissa Barua (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 913-2481
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Sarah Kotz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 912-3320
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Melissa Cramutolo (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 905-4350
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Victoria Sharkey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am currently working under the supervision of The Princeton Center for Mindbody Healing and have a certificate in child and adolescent well-being.
Compassion, curiosity and consideration are at the center of my work. I offer an affirming, person-centered and non-judgmental space in which to collaborate with you on your pathway to growth, healing and understanding. I work with all individuals across the lifespan, however I have a particular passion for assisting adolescents and young adults to find empowerment, strengthen self-advocacy and develop self-understanding. My approach is centered in my values including creating a safe space for vulnerability, honoring your strengths and meeting you where you are in life.
(609) 881-2138
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Phil Smyth (adolescent/teen specialist)
Counselor, LAC, CADC, ICGC-1
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 757-8861
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Sarah Roche (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 912-3734
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Geraldine V Oades-Sese
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Life is filled with many opportunities as well as challenges. My goal is to help children and adolescents recognize and seize those opportunities and overcome any challenges and obstacles that get in their way. By helping them create a positive mindset, build effective coping strategies, and expand their repertoire of problem-solving skills, they can live a healthy, satisfying, and successful social and academic life. The earlier these skills are cultivated within the child or adolescent , the greater the opportunities to practice and utilize them to their benefit. Please visit my website: www.childresilience.com
(732) 387-4209
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Photo of Melissa Chance, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Princeton, NJ
Melissa Chance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I love to help others. It has been my passion ever since I was a teenager . I want to be a positive support and teach others how to be the best version of themselves. It is so rewarding to be part of another person's journey and see them accomplish their goals. I also want to be the major point of support for someone that I wish I had and needed when I was younger.
(609) 928-8273
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Photo of Maureen Zdanis, Psychologist in Princeton, NJ
Maureen Zdanis
Psychologist, PhD, she/her
Verified
Verified
Attachment Based Family Therapy is helpful in improving parent- teen relationships.
At any stage of development, we are bound to encounter obstacles to our ability to thrive. I help clients to become proactive agents in their own process. I have worked extensively with clients across all ages to reduce symptoms, promote growth, and instill lasting change. I support children, teens, adults, and families in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I have a speciality in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially GNC and transgender folks. I am licensed to treat people in about 25 states. This means if you relocate for college or other life circumstances, you can maintain continuity of treatment.
(609) 891-3277
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Princeton, NJ 08540
Not accepting new clients
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Emily Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have considerable experience working with adolescent , student and adult populations.
Offering in-person and virtual sessions! I come with a curiosity about attachment and early stages of development. My treatment approach is to help restore connection to yourself and your relationships through psychodynamic and trauma-informed therapies. Many people share how their negative beliefs, emotional discomfort and physical disturbance can “feel stuck” in their mind and nervous system. I work with clients to resolve present day problems and longstanding patterns in their lives (anxiety, phobias, PTSD, Depression and so on.) through the integration of mind, body and brain processing techniques.
(609) 755-3221
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 916-8302
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Allison Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Allie, and I am a professional counselor. I decided to become a counselor because I enjoy being a support system. I have worked in partial care transitional housing facilities and have an extensive background in providing outpatient counseling services. I use a trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based approach with all my clients. I also commonly use CBT, MI, expressive therapy, and solution-focused strategies in sessions. Most recently, I was trained in TF-CBT by the CARES institute for adolescent survivors of abuse.
(609) 853-5700
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Richard Vereneck (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 745-6718
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Nicole Mossbacher (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 745-6894
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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Madison Kurz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen /adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(609) 757-9740
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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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.