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Barbara Salfer Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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2 Endorsed
622 Valley Road, Suite 5G, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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I am an experienced therapist who is committed to helping clients through anxiety, low self-esteem and sexual trauma issues. My clients are anxious, depressed and highly intelligent individuals who need help managing their emotional conflicts and learning to cope with life's difficulties in a positive way. I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I think the reason we develop mental health issues is because they are unhealthy learned behaviors. I grew up in a family that was highly anxious and through my own therapy and growth I've learned to manage it with tools provided to me.
I have worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient treatment, schools and hospice work. I have extensive experience doing outpatient psychotherapy and am committed to my clients. I conduct psychotherapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and will shortly be certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills. I
Are you struggling to understand how your trauma history is robbing you of quality of life? Are your anxious thoughts overwhelming you? You are not alone.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Barbara Salfer Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC00206500 Barbara Salfer Larson
- In Practice for 43 Years
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers
- Membership with New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work 2024
- Attended University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, MS in Social Work, Graduated 1980
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
none
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
none
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 784-8669 x5
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Barbara Salfer Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW