Parenting Therapists in New Jersey

Motivation, warmth, encouragement and a supportive environment is at the core of all treatment I provide to both individuals and families. Therapy is an important tool for anyone looking for deeper growth both personally and emotionally. I have been afforded the opportunity to treat those combating anxiety, ADHD, depression, identity issues, life transition concerns, marital conflict, parenting stress, and relationship friction. The work has allowed me to treat individuals and families at all life stages, each with different backgrounds and personal histories, but always with a meaningful connection formed in the process.

Are you a parent who is struggling to understand the challenges that our children are facing today? Do you wish there was a handbook you could go to for strategies, tools, and answers? Are these challenges creating stress in the home? Are you struggling to find joy and happiness, and just seem to be falling short? My goal is to give you the support, encouragement, and help you have been looking for. I work hard at providing a safe, supportive space where clients can develop the emotional intelligence needed to explore, discover and embrace their authentic selves.

You don’t need to struggle with your child’s anxiety or behavior issues on your own. As a Psychologist, I use talk and play therapies designed specifically for your child and your unique family situation. Early treatment can provide benefits that last a lifetime and I aim for children to feel understood and heard while helping parents to gain insight and tangible strategies that can impact the dynamic of the entire family. With compassion, knowledge and energy, I offer hope, support, and solutions that result in progress and change.

I have over 10 years of experience working with a number of populations, including adolescents in residential treatment settings, group settings, and individual therapy. I experience in parent counseling and couples work. My passion is to assist and facilitate individuals, couples, and families fulfill their potential and manage life's many challenges.

In my work, I have always strived to help others. Being a therapist & helping others through counseling has truly become my passion. As a first generation eldest Muslim- Pakistani daughter, I have found hope and healing for my clients and for myself in therapy. I firmly believe with a help of a therapist, you can break cycles, and start new patterns. My job is to support you and provide a safe space so you can explore all feelings without judgment. I use a strengths based approach with all my clients. Relationships are a focus of my work, specifically parent-child, family and sibling relationships.

While making a flute, "Ira Wingfellow" of the TV show Northern Exposure is heard to say to "Ed"; "My father used to say, in each alder branch lies a flute, your job is to find it." Hello, I am a Licensed and Board Certified Professional Counselor with experience in the provision of mental health services to children and families. Within every boy, girl, man, and woman lies resources to address challenges of life and mental health issues. I use a client- centered and strength-based approach along with other models of treatment to help my clients effect the desired change.

Due to my clinical training and experience, my services are best suited for families experiencing relationship issues, parenting stress, divorce, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attachment issues, developmental disabilities, and immigration-related concerns. Each of my clients receives an individualized treatment plan, and when required, a battery of tests tailored to the individual needs of the client. My work often includes school visits, participating in IEP meetings, home visits, collaboration with pediatricians and psychiatrists, testifying in court, and consulting with experts.

I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults for over fifteen years. I have daytime, evening, and weekend hours available. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, such as new and experienced parents, students going off to college, and individuals who are looking to boost their self-esteem. I specialize in helping people identify, understand, and cope with their anxiety. I also offer parent coaching and grief counseling. I am happy to be a resource in the New Providence area.

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals by coming up with a plan that is tailored to the needs of each client." I utilize a variety of techniques including: CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness. I have worked extensively with Depression, and Anxiety Disorders including Panic, GAD, and Selective Mutism. Life transitions can be stressful, whether it is a new baby, parental challenges, or taking care of an aging parent. My office is a very supportive, non-judgmental place where you can share whatever life challenges you are looking to overcome.

My desire to and appreciation of helping children and families led me to join forces with other like-minded professionals to create the ParentTrain. With several licensed therapists available, we can usually find the unique fit for your family's needs. Our staff includes: behaviorists, clinicians, and learning consultants as well as therapists that specialize in adoption and foster care issues. Whether you need assistance with behavioral issues at home or school or just need some tools for your parenting toolbox, we can help. We even can provide services in your own home!

Welcome! I specialize in helping 3- 8 year old's who excessively cry, worry a lot and/or have intense anger outbursts; Parents who want to reduce tantrums and their parent guilt; Young Adults (21+) who want to set better boundaries with others and Adult children who are concerned about an aging parent with cognitive issues like dementia. As a Play therapist and Social worker, with 10+ years of experience, I offer my clients a space where they can feel safe to open up about their inner thoughts and can build courage to face their fears.

Do you feel more stressed than you feel is ok? Do tears fall easily and seemingly without cause? These have been extraordinary times and we know that everyone is struggling to find their way. We want to feel better, but we aren’t sure how to do that. Helping people learn to manage feelings and emotions offers a kind of strength and power that we all deserve. It is achievable to feel like you can handle all that life will throw at you. During the span of my 30 year career, I have treated adolescents, young adults, and adults for issues related to mood disorders as well as life transitions and parenting struggles.

My ideal client is grappling with a multitude of challenges and seeking support in their therapeutic journey. This client's primary concerns revolve around the quest to discover their authentic self and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. A devoted parent they are navigating the complexities of raising a child diagnosed with autism, adding an extra layer of responsibility and emotional weight to their daily life. Central to the client's therapeutic goals is the desire to unearth the positive aspects of their life. They're eager to shift their focus from challenges to blessings, fostering resilience and a sense of gratitude.

North Star Family Autism Center was founded to provide support to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their parents, siblings, or other caregivers as they navigate their experiences. Individuals with autism may need help managing challenges related to their diagnosis, as well as difficult feelings such as anxiety or sadness. Family members may have difficulty coping with the many emotions they experience while caring for an individual with autism. They may also struggle to understand autism and how best to help their child or sibling build communication skills or reduce challenging behavior.

LANI SOMMER-PADILLA, LCSW, is a New Jersey state licensed psychotherapist focusing on individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Among her areas of expertise are marital and family relationship issues, parenting adolescents, school refusal, and the treatment of depression and anxiety.

I'm often asked, "When is it time to see a therapist?" I don't know anyone who can say everything in their life is going well all of 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 find your strengths when things are going wrong. I bring warmth, empathy, and a touch of playful creativity to my work. Parents who are overwhelmed by their children's behaviors, kids/teens who need someone other than mom or dad to talk to, and families looking to reconnect may find working with me to be especially helpful!

We are a specialty practice focused on relationships, and healing relational trauma. Whether you struggle in a present relationship, or need a space to heal from remnants of the past, we can help you create something new for yourself and your family.

For more than 25 years, I have worked with children, teens, and adults coping with a variety of problems and situations. Through therapy, I believe that people can develop greater insight and more adaptive, life-affirming ways of coping with their unique difficulties and circumstances. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, health problems, loss, grief, and relationship/family/parenting issues. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University in New York City.

Jamie Grimes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received a Master's Degree in Social Work from Salisbury University in 2006. Since then Jamie has had the opportunity to work with various populations in outpatient and in home counseling settings. Her practice has evolved to focus on parenting stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, medical adjustment, trauma, and grief.