Parenting Therapists in Wyckoff, NJ

At Social Butterfly Counseling, we work with children, families and adults. When working with children and families, we partner with guidance counselors, teachers and administrators to help families navigate complicated school systems and access the resources they need. We provide children with tools to handle the expectations and issues they encounter in school and in relationships. We guide couples in exploring effective ways to co-parent and communicate with each other and their children. And we collaborate with pediatricians, school nurses, psychotherapists and other medical professionals to help our clients manage anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness.

As they say on an airplane, "place your oxygen mask on first before assisting others". It’s hard to care for children, parents, friends or family, if you’re not first caring for yourself. I welcome any client who is looking to help themselves. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, your self-esteem and social relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be, parenting effectively feels nearly impossible, or anything in between, I’m here to help. I began working with children in schools and developed a love for supporting the adults who care for them.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the never-ending demands of motherhood? Juggling a million things while your own needs simmer on the back burner? Are you parenting a child with BIG feelings, at a loss for how to help them? Struggling to connect with your teen, as they navigate the rollercoaster of adolescence? Haunted by mom-guilt? Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. The constant demands for your time, attention & energy can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted & inadequate. Whether you're a new mom adjusting to the ups & downs of motherhood or a seasoned mom facing the trials of raising teenagers, you’re in the right place.

We all have our challenges and our life issues, whether it’s anxiety, depression, stress, a profound loss, family conflict, or parenting difficulties. Seeking support can be the greatest gift we give ourselves when our challenges overwhelm us or even feel as if they define our daily lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, individuals, families, and couples for over 17 years in both day treatment and outpatient settings. Areas with a particular focus and expertise have been in anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, family conflict and parenting issues.

Are you experiencing a life transition or a personal crisis ? Have you always been self-reliant, but now feel overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges? Are you an individual encountering difficulties in your relationships? Are you a couple looking to gain insight , change your communication pattern and establish deeper connection? Are you an adult with special needs or a parent of a special needs child dealing with anxiety and decision fatigue ? Regardless of what brings you here, I recognize that life can be challenging and complex.

Inhale... Exhale... you took the first step and should be proud! Whether it's figuring out how to make time to focus on yourself, managing your household, starting a new career path (or trying to decide the perfect one for you), navigating a pregnancy, dealing with postpartum struggles, or how to be a parent for the first (second, or third) time, I will hold space to help you figure out how to move forward. I believe in working together to help you achieve your goals, whether they are goals you set for yourself or new ones we set together.

Seeking adults and young adults with daytime availability! Have you ever felt depressed? Anxious? Possibly feeling "stuck" during a life transition? Questioning your relationship or mourning the loss of one? Need help finding healthy coping skills? Perhaps you are in need of assistance with parenting or co-parenting? Or maybe you are having issues with your parents ? You have come to the right place ! My approach depends on the reason for service. I will tailor your treatment plan and our dialog to meet your specific needs.

Katie is the co-founder of Ola Wellness. Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various levels of care and treatment settings. As a therapist, Katie seeks to empower her patients, she provides a safe supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings in order to assist them in developing skills to manage stressors and achieve their full potential. Katie's dedicated approach aims to empower you with the tools you need to navigate life's challenges and cultivate stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

Adolescents: Peer pressur, School anxiety, parent/child conflict. Young Adults and Adults: Career chosen/ change, Anxiety, Depression, Any relationship issues, Sleep problems, Weight problems, Smoke cession. No problem is too small to ignore.

Do you and your partner argue all the time? Do you feel a growing distance from one another? Is there a lack of trust because of cheating or not living up to commitments? For more than 30 years I've helped hundreds of couples and individuals build stronger and healthier relationships. As a licensed couples therapist and certified sex therapist I use a variety of proven techniques to help people solve conflicts, improve communication and ignite a spark in their sex lives. Together, we'll work to decrease anger, blame and defensiveness, replacing them with assertiveness, compassion and mindfulness. I work with diverse couples.

People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some wish to heal long-standing issues, while others seek to find ways to cope more effectively, improve their relationships or make better choices in their lives. Whether you wish to address a current challenge or a long-standing issue, I am prepared to support you with compassion, empathy and understanding. My approach to therapy is client-centered, interactive and collaborative. I work with you to meet your individual needs and provide you the space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I offer support and acceptance as you work through your challenges and move towards your goals.

Are you struggling with important relationships in your life, whether with a spouse, a parent, a friend, a coworker? We operate in a world filled with interpersonal interactions. Our earliest relationships teach us how to relate to others. However, at times, how we learn to relate during our formative years does not promote success in current relationships. I view therapy as a wonderful opportunity to examine how we relate to others and consider how to make changes in order to be more effective and have more satisfying relationships.

I am a clinical play therapist specializing in supporting young children and their families. I help overwhelmed parents create more calm, connection and cooperation in their homes using mindful parenting practices and brain based play therapy techniques. When YOU understand how to help your kid cope with big feelings and tough moments, everybody wins. Raising a resilient kid takes understanding, skill and SUPPORT. Let me help you become the parent your kid needs and deserves.

I specialize in perinatal and infant mental health. Perinatal psychological issues occur in the times before, during, and/or after a pregnancy. Postpartum depression is the most often talked about condition, but symptoms are not always limited to AFTER a child is born. These feelings can be extremely distressing, especially during a time when others are expecting you to be happy. You may be suffering after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or even death during pregnancy. I can offer a comfortable, safe place for you to begin to heal and move forward.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults and children (8 and up). My experience has focused on parenting support, teen issues, relationship issues, challenges associated with life transitions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, children, women’s issues, co-dependency, boundary setting, emotion regulation, self-love and acceptance, school issues, and special education issues. I am a passionate, patient, understanding and non-judgmental therapist who will help you work on your identified concerns.

When life becomes stressful, burdensome, and overwhelming, everyone needs a place to turn to. Sometimes the stress of everyday life puts us in an emotional place where we want to unload our worries. Do you find yourself feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, sad? Do you often feel worried, angry, or conflicted? Maybe you are struggling with parenting issues, family stressors, relationship conflicts, or unresolved trauma.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who are seeking treatment, I have experience working with individuals, families and couples contending with a variety of challenges including developmental/behavioral/social issues, family/relational conflict, parenting, separation/divorce, adoption, anxiety and depression. Moreover, I have extensive training working with those that have experienced a trauma or suffered a significant loss, as well as who are contending with the challenges of eating disorders and related dietary issues.

Thank you for your interest in mental health services offered by Ridgewood House. As founder of Ridgewood House, I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in reproductive mental health, adolescent wellbeing, bereavement, and life transitions (parenting, relationships, health issues, professional changes, etc.). My services are centered on providing customized care that authentically celebrates your individuality while promoting growth and healing at any stage in life. The Ridgewood House team also includes Matt Nicholas LSW, Jisin Lee LSW and Nikki Rigoli LSW.

Are you at a loss for how to help your struggling child/teen? Do you lay in bed at night filled with worry, wishing you could turn your brain off? Are you overwhelmed by the constant demands of school, work or life? No matter what stage of life you're in, sometimes life can feel out of control & messy. The reasons for seeking therapy are endless. Whether you’re feeling lost after a big life transition like graduation, divorce or having a baby; trying to put yourself back together after trauma; Or just trying to figure out who you are &where you fit into this thing called life - we all need a little help getting unstuck sometimes