Therapists for Teens in Sparta, NJ

You do not have to be alone in facing life's problems and difficulties. Having a caring, supportive and trusting therapist can allow you to feel comfortable to share your personal hardships that life can throw at you. Life can be hard and having a qualified and passionate therapist to help you explore and process your areas of concern can help make a hard task easier. There is immediate in-network availability in my practice.

I'm here for you when you're not sure where else to turn: to reassure you that things can and do get better; to help you discover inner strengths to resolve your difficulties; and to support you along your healing journey. Reaching out for professional help can be difficult, but turning to friends and family may not always be the best option and ignoring problems won't make them go away. Remember: you don't have to do this alone - I'm here for you.

I am a seasoned mental health clinician with nearly 40 years of clinical experience, and specific treatment interests in the areas of mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, grief and loss, substance abuse and sexual disorders. I am fluent in Spanish and will do everything in my power to help you maximize your full life potential.

I became a therapist years ago with the thought that I may be able to have some small part in other people's journey in a way that was helpful, supportive, and encouraging. I try my absolute best to do that every day and for every client. I believe that therapy is a facilitative process with no one being the expert on how to live your life better than you. My role is to help you find the best version of yourself and work with you so you may become that self. Additionally, I work from an integrative approach (when desired by the client) to use nutrition, physical health, and holistic approaches to help heal from the inside out.

Lakeside Counseling Associates is a multi-specialty group private practice, offering behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents. We provide individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy and group therapy in a calm and relaxing outpatient setting. In addition to office visits, we offer teletherapy services as an option. Our diverse team of mental health professionals are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, personalized for each individual's needs. All of our therapists are experienced licensed professionals with a wide range of specialties and qualifications.

Relationships are the building blocks and the greatest sources of happiness and fulfillment in people’s lives. Occasionally, they may become troubled due to daily stressors and personal issues, which brings feelings of frustration, disappointment, sadness, despair, loneliness. It may be difficult to resolve the conflict on your own. Therapy is a relationship between a trained professional and individuals in which feelings, patterns of behavior and communication, previous experiences, goals, etc. may be discussed and experimented with in a safe and structured environment. Within this new relationship, individuals can explore alternatives and make the changes they believe will improve their lives.

Hi, my name is Haley Clancy, and I currently work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in mood disorders & trauma/stress-related disorders. My orientation of counseling is the biopsychosocial approach, and I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) as an evidence-based practice. I have a strong background in prehospital emergency medicine/working with first responders, as I also work full-time as one. I currently accept Horizon, Cigna, and Aetna insurance.

Our current environment can be chaotic. Whether you are struggling with a recent life overhaul or with a wholly separate issue (situational stress, recognizing long term patterns that are holding you back, wrestling with challenging family dynamics, just to name a few), strong emotions might be coming up for you. Know that you are welcome here!  You probably just want a solution, to feel better, or maybe to feel like yourself again.

I graduated from Caldwell University in 2016 with a master’s degree in mental health counseling. I’m currently working in an outpatient setting, working individually with children (5+ years of age), adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit disorders, life changes, conflict in interpersonal relationships, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. While I do work with clients with a wide array of symptoms and diagnoses, my specialty is working with clients who have experienced trauma.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed School Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I believe that every individual deserves to have a space where they feel supported, understood and safe. My goal is to provide a nurturing environment where my clients can self reflect, address underlying issues that may be negatively impacting their lives and improve their overall wellbeing. I have a wide variety of experiences working with children, adolescents, teens and young adults in both therapeutic and academic settings.

My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively with my clients to explore how they can overcome a variety of issues such as trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, or conflicts within interpersonal relationships that may be interfering with their everyday life. I provide a safe and supportive environment to allow for personal growth, and tailor my approach for each client's specific needs.

Let me help you develop a better understanding of yourself and assist you with finding peace. We will work together towards dealing more comfortably with everyday stressors as well as address any larger struggles that have been causing you pain for far too long. I welcome your call today for a free consultation to see if my therapeutic style matches your needs.

Sometimes it can be really difficult to manage what life throws at you. It’s not easy being a child or a young adult. There are stressors you find yourself having to deal with that you thought you would never have to deal with. Students in school may be getting to you, responsibilities of daily life can be overwhelming, you feel lonely, angry, sad or whatever it may be that can really impact your overall mood and day to day living. Even for those of you who are older and may be past those issues, there are still adjustments in your life that you are having to deal with that feel unmanageable!

Sometimes life brings about circumstances that cause you to feel stress, overwhelmed, anger, anxiety, or depression. Sometimes it is hard to identify what is causing those feelings or how to feel happy and healthy in the environments that are contributing to your feelings. Using a strengths based approach, I can help you develop stronger coping skills, build resiliency, improve relationships, communication, and overall well being. By using a strengths based approach, an individualized treatment plan is developed to best suit the client's therapy goals.

My primary treatment focus has been to use validation and empathy. I want to learn what goals you have and then help you in get to them. In addition to working with adults, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in outpatient/school and inpatient settings dealing with anxiety, depression, psychosis, trauma, anger, grief and attention problems. I'm familiar with coaching DBT coping skills for distress tolerance, developing emotion management, and enhancing effective interpersonal skills. My greatest strength is in helping parents and their children reduce conflict and really hear each other.

My name is David Pisani and I am a Licensed Social Worker and Registered Nurse in New Jersey with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about mental health recovery and empowering clients to achieve their goals. I offer adult couples therapy and general individual therapy services to teenagers and adults. I use various modalities including CBT and TF CBT for those with trauma issues and employ these strategies tailored to the client's needs. I believe in a trusting therapeutic relationship as the bedrock for client recovery and strive to create a safe and nurturing environment to work in.

We are currently living in a challenging time. The unprecedented demands of living through the COVID-19 pandemic; "shelter-in-place," social isolation, altered work & education via ZOOM, financial hardship, and more, has left many people experiencing new emotional struggles. The experience of loss due to sickness and death of loved ones, friends, or coworkers, has also created a sense of "emotional overload" for many. Talking to a compassionate professional can help you get through this difficult period. I am available to help you navigate these uncharted waters, as you seek to "land" on solid ground.

We all struggle sometimes. Life can be unpredictable and it's ok to not feel "ok". Anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses can occur, whether biologically or due to life events, and it's ok to ask for help. It is human nature to seek happiness and wellness, and sometimes we need a little help and guidance to get there.

I have over 5 years of experience providing individual, group and family therapy to adults and adolescents suffering from anxiety, depression, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and severe and persistent mental illness. I strive to empower each client in reaching their goals by providing a warm and supportive environment. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions and help guide you to identify and build off your strengths. I teach effective coping skills, communication and provide psychoeducation. I am a registered Telehealth provider in the Florida. https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/