Family Therapy in Teaneck, NJ

You are seeking help from an experienced therapist and that is the first step toward feeling better! Whether worried, overwhelmed, resentful, and/or "down-in-the dumps," you are reaching out to a professional, with whom you can feel safe to be yourself and tell your story. Sometimes it is difficult to say out loud what you have not wanted to articulate; however healing takes place when you begin to share, feel understood and problem-solve. We may discover patterns of behavior that are not in your best interest, and explore ways to affect change toward a more satisfying life.

17+ years experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and families, multiple publications in professional journals and conference presentations on child/adolescent psychotherapy, extensive experience providing in-school counseling and consultation for children and adolescents, Adjunct professor for Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and former Adjunct professor in the Doctorate in Social Work Program at Rutgers University.

Are you feeling down, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are things just not working out despite your best efforts? If so, I know my first priority will be to listen to you in such a way that you are left feeling heard and understood. As a team, we will develop an individualized plan to turn your life around. My approach will be based on your specific needs and what works for you. In doing so, I will provide you with ongoing support along with some highly effective tools that will help to decrease your distress and will leave you feeling better sooner than later.

At The Lazar Center, compassion, experience, and individual attention nurtures emotional growth. I offer a variety of psychological and educational services, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, social skills groups, consultation, and assessment in a warm and inviting setting. I am a NJ and NY Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the education and mental health fields. I am a respected clinician and expert in child and adolescent therapy, providing evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals and families.

So many of us have extraordinary potential. If you have come across my profile, you may be hoping to maximize your own potential, or that of someone you love and care about. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and I work with individuals of all ages. I help people gain insight into themselves and change for the better. It can be difficult to reach out for help. Hopefully, this can be your first step in improving your emotional health and wellbeing.

Do you feel like your thoughts often get the best of you and stop you from reaching your goals? Have you experienced childhood trauma that still needs healing? Do you struggle in social settings and wish connecting with others came easier to you? Do you sometimes (or always) feel like you are worrying about everything and can't stop? If you answered yes to any of the above, please know that you are not alone, and through a tailored therapeutic approach, I will work with you on overcoming these challenges to bring joy and hope back into your life. I approach my clients collaboratively, with warmth and a sense of humor.

You have the possibility of healing: of doing better and being more. Perhaps you would like to feel more comfortable in your own skin, or require better coping skills for stress. Together we can address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and difficult transitions. We can work towards connecting better to yourself and to others.

I believe therapy works because of the relationship between the therapist and the patient. When there is an environment of mutual trust, you, as the patient, can feel free to talk about things that you may not have not been able to talk about before. When that begins to happen, there is an immediate sense of relief. As therapy continues and you start to feel less anxious and depressed, you can begin to make positive changes in your life.

The Psychotherapy Referral Service is the clinical branch of the Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies. Referrals are provided at affordable rates to therapists in private practice. Referrals are made to affiliates and candidates of the Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, all of whom are professionals with state licenses and/or certifications. Fees for psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy are based on a sliding scale and are agreed upon by the patient and the therapist.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Hello! I'm so pleased you found me here on this page in your search to find more meaning, joy, and purpose in your life. I would be honored and privileged to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. I strive to provide a safe space for you to heal and grow.

I understand that each person possesses unique strengths. My goal is to help you overcome barriers and find solutions to issues that are keeping you from realizing your full potential. Together we will determine the treatment plan that will lead to positive change and growth. I can help you achieve your emotional health goals, at any age!

I have been a therapist for over 30 years. I work with people of all ages (except children under 18), dealing with depression, anxiety, and most other mental and/or emotional issues.

I am a clinical social worker with 28 years experience. I work extensively with individuals and families dealing with depression, anxiety and grief work. I partner with schools and psychiatrists to provide the highest level of care.

I believe that each person has a unique self that must respected, recognized and understood. In order to find the right therapist I feel that there has to be a sense of connection and trust that develops over time. I try to help people understand how connections to their past and their fear of the future and of change keeps them trapped in cycles of behavior amd relationships that hinder their chances for a more fulfilling life and following their goals and dreams. I can work with anyone who attempts this experience of working together and exploring their life issues.

I've been practicing since 2003. My approach is to guide people beyond their immediate struggles by helping them understand themselves better and by tapping into their natural abilities to help themselves overcome challenges. My insight-oriented approach helps clients get to the root of what is troubling them and relieves their symptoms.

Do you want to get the most out of life? Often clients come to therapy to overcome barriers that are holding them back and experience, increased professional satisfaction, enduring, rewarding relationships, a higher sense of purpose and life satisfaction, less stress, overall happiness. I work with clients to increase their self awareness and improve emotional well being. My areas of Specialty: Relationships, Individual & Couples Therapy, Depression and Anxiety, Break up, Separation or Divorce Counseling, Multicultural Counseling related to Assimilation and Acculturation, Career Issues, Life Coaching & Dealing with Loss. Check out client testimonials on my website.

In life, we are dealt circumstances that we need to contend with as best we can. While we often try to be as adaptive as possible, we are sometimes faced with challenges that are too hard to navigate alone. If you are currently struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, identity, transitions, or other areas in daily life, therapy may be a space where you can find new avenues of understanding, relief, connection, and fulfillment.

Using a variety of modalities we will work together to explore what will be most helpful for you at this time emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally. I use a firm but kind approach to help clients challenge what "keeps them stuck" and also practice acceptance in the ultimate goal of growth, understanding, and being an active participant in life.

You made it. You, or someone you care about, decided to explore counseling. If a compassionate, licensed professional with years of expertise, lifelong learning, viewing EACH client as a unique individual is what you seek, welcome. Therapy can change how you think, feel, thrive, form, repair relationships, gain coping skills. Affordable treatment for Adults, families, couples, 12 Step Recovery, Grief, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Depression & Anxiety, general therapy is available. We provide a foundation for measurable progress. Complimentary Consultations offered & Session Fees Are Flexible. Life Coaching is our Newest Addition.