Parenting Therapists in Toms River, NJ

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Photo of Kate Martin: Therapy and Parenting Consultation, Licensed Professional Counselor in Toms River, NJ
Kate Martin: Therapy and Parenting Consultation
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My approach to parenting prioritizes and strengthens the parent -child relationship.
I help people cope with difficult situations and learn ways to manage stress at home, work, or school. People work with me to develop effective communication skills and the ability to advocate for themselves, their needs, and their interests. My clients find more meaning, purpose, and connection in their day-to-day lives by better understanding themselves and their capacity for self-compassion, peace, and joy. I also help people learn practical skills for managing time and responsibilities, navigate life transitions and changes, explore body image and relationships with food, and process LGBTQIA+ issues and experiences.
(732) 338-7091
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Toms River, NJ 08755
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Jenna Meyerberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
As a parent myself, I know that children and teens often need a different approach to therapy than adults.
People often ask me, "When is it time to see a therapist?" I don't know anyone who can say everything in their lives is going well all the time. We all have challenges from time to time, but you don't have to go through them alone. I'm here to help you use your strengths to keep what is going right, and help you find your strengths to fix when things are going wrong. I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I am currently NOT accepting new clients as I will be on maternity leave from May through August. I will be scheduling new clients in September. Email me to be added to my list. Enjoy your summer!
(848) 251-0682
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Alexandra Nicotra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS ED, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Parent , child, sibling, significant other, employee, student, friend..and the list goes on. Do you ever feel like you’ve lost yourself in all of your roles? Are you having difficulty finding a balance? Are you burnt out with work and parenting ? Does managing your stress, guilt, depression, and anxiety just seem impossible? Let’s work together to find your balance, your strength, and your truth, to live a happier and healthier life.
(732) 517-7816
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Edward V MacNish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, marital problems, adjusting to a divorce, parenting issues, family conflicts, stepfamily issues, interpersonal struggles and other mental health issues.
I am a licensed professional counselor since 2008 and working in the field since 1996. My ideal client ranges from adolescence through adulthood.
(908) 224-6975
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Toms River, NJ 08755
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Cristina DeFuria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Family Mediator working with individuals, couples and families for over 10 years. Individual counseling includes self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, academic & career choices, depression and anxiety. Couple and Family counseling is dynamic, including pre-marital counseling, family planning, parental burn out, parenting issues, in-law matters, intimacy issues, low sexual desire, infidelity (emotional, physical and internet) recovery, divorce adjustment, and blended family issues, as well as individual issues.
(848) 251-0918
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Avery Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As licensed therapist I believe we can transform our struggles into chances to learn and grow. I strive to help clients gain insight into how to cope with their various life circumstances and emotional health. I work with various client populations, specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, relational concerns, parenting needs, self-esteem, and trauma. My therapy style is open, genuine, accepting, nonjudgmental, honest, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Your needs are unique, and I believe therapy should be too.
(732) 707-9361
Toms River, NJ 08753
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Eileen M Keegan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Has life thrown you a curve ball?! Each new day can bring change or challenges that we may not always feel prepared to deal with. Please allow me to use my 20 + years of experience to assist you and/ or your family! I am a licensed clinical social worker with specialization working with children and families. I provide individual, family and group counseling for those persons experiencing mental health diagnosis(anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD), separation, divorce, parenting , behavioral, school and work related issues. I utilize a multi-modal treatment approach designed specifically to meet your unique situation and needs.
(732) 587-6721
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Stacey Clayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Parenting is challenging.
Is your child’s worry causing you to worry? Could your teen's “acting out” or behavioral issues be caused by anxiety, depression, or some underlying issue that you may not be aware of? Many children and teens struggle to manage symptoms on a daily basis. This often results in poor school performance, issues with peer relationships, family discord, and other behavioral concerns. If you’re at a loss or feeling frustrated, therapy can be a helpful way to gain an understanding of why a child may be struggling. You and your child can then learn various ways to cope with stressors. Call me for a free initial phone consultation.
(848) 212-8156
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Ashley Berkebile
Counselor, LAC
Verified
Verified
Ashley has over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, who struggle with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, substance use and co-occurring disorders, trauma and PTSD, parenting challenges, eating disorders, ADHD, and general life transitions. She takes a person-centered, holistic approach to counseling, believing that every person is an “expert” on their own life and that all aspects of a person’s life, whether it be mind, body, spirit, or social, are intertwined and have an effect on one's mental wellbeing.
(732) 800-5329
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Diana Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified
Verified
In a relaxed, nonjudgemental environment, I will help you find peace with your past, take control of your future, be mindful of the present. Together we will develop an empowering personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Focus will be on challenging your belief systems, gaining insight into self-destructive behavior patterns, learn alternative skills & techniques for coping with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting , relationships, and managing your emotions. I have extensive experience helping those with addictive/obsessive thoughts/ behaviors, toxic relationships and emotional eating. You have the power to thrive, not just survive! In addition to office visits, video conferencing / phone counseling available.
(973) 685-6961
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Melissa D. Holod, Ed.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I counsel people when they are facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, marital problems, adjusting to a divorce, parenting issues, family conflicts, step family issues, and interpersonal struggles. I believe that counseling can become the first step a person, couple or family needs to address these hardships and learn the essential skills for healthier living.
(732) 410-7852
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Free To Be Me, Creative Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Parenting is the most difficult job in the world and it really does take a village! I commend you for having the courage to take the first step towards getting help! Please call for a free phone consultation.
I'm a strengths based play therapist who believes that EVERYONE has GREATNESS inside of them! My goal when working with children and families is to focus on their strengths to build positive self esteem and to help restore peace and balance to the family unit. I specifically work with children who are trying to process change, divorce/separation, bullying, social rejection, grief, and school anxiety, just to name a few. I help children to recognize their own greatness, develop coping and problem solving skills, process trauma, and provide parents with the tools to help manage behaviors and emotionally support their kids at home.
(732) 203-5376
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Leisha Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, CJC
Verified
Verified
Leisha Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing individual and group therapy Some of the groups are Co- Parenting , Anger Management, Domestic Violence/Batterer's Intervention and Substance Abuse.She has recently expanded her private practice, Thompson Therapy Group in Brick, NJ, which is now offering a multitude of modalities addressing depression, trauma, anxiety, PTS, ADHD, ASD, and auditory processing issues such as the revolutionary psych-sensory therapy called Havening along with Unyte's integrated listening therapies based on Dr Porges' Polyvagal Theory called Safe and Sound Protocol and the Focus system.
(732) 355-8085
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Jennifer Milne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have 16 years' experience collaborating with children and their families as well as adults and specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting , grief, and relationships.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am an empathetic, strengths-based therapist, committed to working with my clients in a safe, nonjudgmental and collaborative environment. Therapy isn't a one size fits all which is why I offer an eclectic approach based on each client's individual needs. Modalities I might utilize include Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, as well as Sand Play and Play Therapy techniques.
(609) 834-4216
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Robyn Banker - Handspring Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
We offer individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting training.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children ages 10-18 and young adults ages 18-24 who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
(551) 291-1822
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Melissa A. Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of experience include issues related to self esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, behavioral issues, self harm and difficulties related to parenting .
You are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you uncover solutions that will work for YOU to reach your therapeutic goals. I believe in a collaborative, not a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. My primary objective in providing therapy is to ensure that we are working towards outcomes that will make a significant impact in your life that will allow you to experience more life satisfaction. I work with older adolescents (age 16+), adults (age 18+), parents and families and offer individual and family counseling.
(848) 244-8057
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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C. Licciardo LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
I work with clients looking to overcome and sustain changes in life. I've spent nearly four decades learning and teaching at the former St. Vincent’s Hospital dept. of Psychiatry in Manhattan’s West Village treating children, adolescents and adults. The issues: family crises; trauma; learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, asperger's syndrome; mood instability and the paralyzing effects of anxiety/panic. It takes grit, patience; the right educational space and faith in growth. I coach clients into enriching and sustainable university and graduate school placements and writers into a safe free creative space.
(732) 733-4931
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Jennifer Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, ACS
Verified
Verified
I am seeing clients in my offices and/or using Telehealth. I combine a ‘wholistic’ approach for all my clients, from children to adults, using science and evidence-based techniques. This may help them get emotionally regulated, make better decisions, widen their Window of Tolerance, and have access to being more calm. I follow your lead on developing real solutions 'here and now'​ for personal, family, social, and vocational challenges. Have questions? I have a great website and Watch and Read More page that informs and educates you on the methods we can use in session.
(609) 293-3145
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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Ely Weinschneider
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
If you are feeling stuck or hopeless in your personal life, or feel that your relationships with your spouse or your children are in need of repair, I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone, and that things can get better. In the over 20 years that I’ve been working as a psychologist, I have helped countless people to not just heal, but to move past their problems, repair their relationships, and re-discover their happiness.
(732) 592-3746
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Toms River, NJ 08755
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Michelle Halle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
From the outside, your life looks wonderful. But somehow, it doesn’t feel wonderful at all. Everything in your life seems fine except for you. You are walled off from your feelings. It’s hard to connect to yourself and even harder to connect to other people. When asked what you want or what you feel, you have no idea. At times, you feel a deep emptiness, as if you’re hollow inside. When in a crowd, you feel lonelier than you do when you're by yourself. When things go wrong, you blame yourself so harshly that it’s downright mean.
(732) 875-0337
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Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.