Child Therapists in Manalapan, NJ
Amanda Levitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manalapan, NJ 07726
Whether you are looking for counseling for you or your child, reaching out and making an appointment can be a daunting experience.
Have you been looking for ways to handle change, loss, or the unknowns of life? Being human means experiencing a wide range of emotions and finding a balance. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and connect with a therapist and I am here to support you and meet you where you are at! I work with children, teens, and adults mainly experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment issues. I love to bring creativity into the therapeutic setting utilizing art, play, and ecotherapy along with creating a safe atmosphere for clients to fully express themselves and work towards healing.
Whether you are looking for counseling for you or your child, reaching out and making an appointment can be a daunting experience.
Have you been looking for ways to handle change, loss, or the unknowns of life? Being human means experiencing a wide range of emotions and finding a balance. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and connect with a therapist and I am here to support you and meet you where you are at! I work with children, teens, and adults mainly experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment issues. I love to bring creativity into the therapeutic setting utilizing art, play, and ecotherapy along with creating a safe atmosphere for clients to fully express themselves and work towards healing.
Barbara McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT, RDT, RPT
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726
I have worked in a day treatment program for dual diagnosed clients, with children, adolescents and adults on both inpatient settings as well as outpatient partial hospital programs.
Are you feeling stuck in the past or worried about the future? Do you want to figure out what to do in the here and now? Would you like to accomplish your vision to live a joyful and meaningful life? In addition to "talk therapy", I use Creativity in Counseling, action oriented methods of psychodrama and the playfulness and the projective techniques (including sand-tray, role-play, masks and puppets) of Drama Therapy. These techniques have been proven to be effective with all ages, not just children. By using these creative techniques you will be able to explore issues that create obstacles in a safe and affirming environment.
I have worked in a day treatment program for dual diagnosed clients, with children, adolescents and adults on both inpatient settings as well as outpatient partial hospital programs.
Are you feeling stuck in the past or worried about the future? Do you want to figure out what to do in the here and now? Would you like to accomplish your vision to live a joyful and meaningful life? In addition to "talk therapy", I use Creativity in Counseling, action oriented methods of psychodrama and the playfulness and the projective techniques (including sand-tray, role-play, masks and puppets) of Drama Therapy. These techniques have been proven to be effective with all ages, not just children. By using these creative techniques you will be able to explore issues that create obstacles in a safe and affirming environment.
We also specialize in children, teens and families experiencing overwhelming school & social issues, with a special interest in young adults transitioning to college and adult life.
Anxiety and stress are normal feelings that everyone has to signal that something is wrong. Children may express these feelings by having behavior challenges or isolating. Adults and teens may express these feeling differently. We use research-based interventions and solutions to build confidence, help with fitting in, and address school issues. If you allow us, we will expertly guide you or your child toward looking at things from a new perspective. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your family, we invite you to work with us to develop the ability to deal with strong feelings.
We also specialize in children, teens and families experiencing overwhelming school & social issues, with a special interest in young adults transitioning to college and adult life.
Anxiety and stress are normal feelings that everyone has to signal that something is wrong. Children may express these feelings by having behavior challenges or isolating. Adults and teens may express these feeling differently. We use research-based interventions and solutions to build confidence, help with fitting in, and address school issues. If you allow us, we will expertly guide you or your child toward looking at things from a new perspective. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your family, we invite you to work with us to develop the ability to deal with strong feelings.
Paint the Stars Art Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, NCC, ATR-BC, LPAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Manalapan, NJ 07726
As dedicated therapists, our top priority is to help you not only achieve greatness but to believe in that greatness as well. Have you tried other counseling options but none have helped? Paint The Stars Art Therapy offers a wide variety of creative outlets to be used alongside traditional psychotherapy in order to help children, teen and adults cope with various issues. We specialize in working with children/teens/college students ages 3-22 and adults 23+ in need of alternatives to talk therapy or those who want something more. We are happy to lend an ear and a paintbrush.
As dedicated therapists, our top priority is to help you not only achieve greatness but to believe in that greatness as well. Have you tried other counseling options but none have helped? Paint The Stars Art Therapy offers a wide variety of creative outlets to be used alongside traditional psychotherapy in order to help children, teen and adults cope with various issues. We specialize in working with children/teens/college students ages 3-22 and adults 23+ in need of alternatives to talk therapy or those who want something more. We are happy to lend an ear and a paintbrush.
I believe that some important elements are education on your child’s needs to integrate effective parenting techniques and working together to deconstruct those limiting stories you have told yourself about who you are.
Have you or your child decided that it is time to seek out help? Let’s face it, going to therapy can be a terrifying decision to make with a lot of uncertainties. Whether it’s family conflict, chronic anxiety/depression, relationship conflicts, overthinking, ADHD, insecure attachment, OCD, or a traumatic experience, you deserve a therapist who provides unconditional acceptance and compassion. One who helps you to figure out why we think, feel, and do what we do. I work with children, adults, couples, and families. I graduated with a specialization in Victim Counseling, and I am also a Certified Trauma Professional.
I believe that some important elements are education on your child’s needs to integrate effective parenting techniques and working together to deconstruct those limiting stories you have told yourself about who you are.
Have you or your child decided that it is time to seek out help? Let’s face it, going to therapy can be a terrifying decision to make with a lot of uncertainties. Whether it’s family conflict, chronic anxiety/depression, relationship conflicts, overthinking, ADHD, insecure attachment, OCD, or a traumatic experience, you deserve a therapist who provides unconditional acceptance and compassion. One who helps you to figure out why we think, feel, and do what we do. I work with children, adults, couples, and families. I graduated with a specialization in Victim Counseling, and I am also a Certified Trauma Professional.
Exceptional Wellness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PAT
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726
We know how difficult and stressful life can be. Our staff is committed in helping you reach your goals which will lead to a more fulfilling and happier life. At exceptional wellness we are dedicated to making our clients feel that they are of top priority. We work with children, adolescents, College students, adults, couples and families on identifying and fulfilling their goals. Reaching out and asking for assistance is the first courageous step in your journey. If you are ready to take that step please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
We know how difficult and stressful life can be. Our staff is committed in helping you reach your goals which will lead to a more fulfilling and happier life. At exceptional wellness we are dedicated to making our clients feel that they are of top priority. We work with children, adolescents, College students, adults, couples and families on identifying and fulfilling their goals. Reaching out and asking for assistance is the first courageous step in your journey. If you are ready to take that step please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
Social Skills Groups and Counseling for Kids is a private counseling center where Sandra Singer, PhD and Claudia Weiss, LCSW provide group and individual services for children ages 4-13. As licensed therapists who developed a comprehensive school based counseling program, we bring a wealth of experience in child development, behavioral disorders and group work to the private setting. We believe that children learn best when actively engaged in fun and creative activities.
Social Skills Groups and Counseling for Kids is a private counseling center where Sandra Singer, PhD and Claudia Weiss, LCSW provide group and individual services for children ages 4-13. As licensed therapists who developed a comprehensive school based counseling program, we bring a wealth of experience in child development, behavioral disorders and group work to the private setting. We believe that children learn best when actively engaged in fun and creative activities.
Hi, I am Jodi Goldberg, board certified and licensed Art Therapist, owner and primary Art Therapist of Children’s Art Therapy. I have office locations in Hoboken and Manalapan, NJ, as well as offering telehealth services. During my career as an Art Therapist, I have worked with children and adults in settings such as outpatient hospital units, domestic violence and homeless shelters, schools, nursing homes/rehabilitation facilities, in addition to private practice. At Children’s Art Therapy, I see children ages 3-21 and also offer services to parents, as I believe it is necessary to connect the therapy process to home and school.
Hi, I am Jodi Goldberg, board certified and licensed Art Therapist, owner and primary Art Therapist of Children’s Art Therapy. I have office locations in Hoboken and Manalapan, NJ, as well as offering telehealth services. During my career as an Art Therapist, I have worked with children and adults in settings such as outpatient hospital units, domestic violence and homeless shelters, schools, nursing homes/rehabilitation facilities, in addition to private practice. At Children’s Art Therapy, I see children ages 3-21 and also offer services to parents, as I believe it is necessary to connect the therapy process to home and school.
My specialties include couples, child, teen, and family therapy.
Are you and your partner struggling to have the relationship you have always wanted? Or maybe you are trying to get back to a better time and reconnect. Is your family arguing, disconnected and are you feeling like it's groundhogs day? Or maybe your child/teen is going through some difficult times and you don't know what to do, but you do know that you need to help them. If you are seeking connection, happiness, and peace in your life because you don't want to continue to live this way I can help. You can have meaningful relationships and joy. Your child can feel better. Life can be different.
My specialties include couples, child, teen, and family therapy.
Are you and your partner struggling to have the relationship you have always wanted? Or maybe you are trying to get back to a better time and reconnect. Is your family arguing, disconnected and are you feeling like it's groundhogs day? Or maybe your child/teen is going through some difficult times and you don't know what to do, but you do know that you need to help them. If you are seeking connection, happiness, and peace in your life because you don't want to continue to live this way I can help. You can have meaningful relationships and joy. Your child can feel better. Life can be different.
Are you experiencing an increase in stress or worry that feels out of your control? Are you struggling to cope with a recent life event? Has your child or teen been exhibiting a change in their mood or behavior? I am here to help you or your child find the tools that work best for you! I do not believe in a one size fits all type of therapy as each individual I work with is unique. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger, among other issues. I hope to create a strong therapeutic relationship with you to help you feel confident in achieving your goals.
Are you experiencing an increase in stress or worry that feels out of your control? Are you struggling to cope with a recent life event? Has your child or teen been exhibiting a change in their mood or behavior? I am here to help you or your child find the tools that work best for you! I do not believe in a one size fits all type of therapy as each individual I work with is unique. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger, among other issues. I hope to create a strong therapeutic relationship with you to help you feel confident in achieving your goals.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you find it difficult to quiet your mind or slow down your thoughts? Are you experiencing intense emotions, feeling out of control, or easily becoming frustrated and overwhelmed? Have you experienced a traumatic event and are struggling with heightened anxiety, intrusive memories, or feelings of disconnect from the world around you?
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you find it difficult to quiet your mind or slow down your thoughts? Are you experiencing intense emotions, feeling out of control, or easily becoming frustrated and overwhelmed? Have you experienced a traumatic event and are struggling with heightened anxiety, intrusive memories, or feelings of disconnect from the world around you?
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The willingness to make a change and ask for help can be overwhelming for a lot of us. My goal as a Licensed Associate Counselor is to provide a comforting and supportive space where you can feel open to conversing in a judgement free environment. Let’s take this next step together and further explore what you would like to get from this therapeutic journey.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, families, and groups.
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Supporting and helping struggling children, adolescents, adults, and their families is not just a career choice but a passion for me. Difficulties related to stress, sleep, mood, anxiety, behavior, trauma, socialization, relationships, & education are proactively addressed. You don't need to feel desperate, at your end, hopeless, or helpless. Navigating people through a difficult period toward progress with patience, understanding, compassion, empathy, experience, reassurance, and solutions is my aim. Armed with skills, insight and confidence we will harness your strengths and resiliency to build you toward lasting positive change.
Supporting and helping struggling children, adolescents, adults, and their families is not just a career choice but a passion for me. Difficulties related to stress, sleep, mood, anxiety, behavior, trauma, socialization, relationships, & education are proactively addressed. You don't need to feel desperate, at your end, hopeless, or helpless. Navigating people through a difficult period toward progress with patience, understanding, compassion, empathy, experience, reassurance, and solutions is my aim. Armed with skills, insight and confidence we will harness your strengths and resiliency to build you toward lasting positive change.
Emily S Lowenfels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726
Also, I work with children and families who are not diagnosed and just need support with social skills or to work through particular challenges.
My ideal client is person who has been experiencing some difficulties understanding and or manipulating through their environment. Perhaps this client needs a group to work overcome shyness and learn to speak up for themselves or perhaps this client misreads social situations. My ideal clients range from 3-35. I service struggling parents/families and teens/young adults/adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and self-care. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be offering teletherapy sessions as an option to any individuals who are having a difficult time adjusting to this ever evolving health crisis.
Also, I work with children and families who are not diagnosed and just need support with social skills or to work through particular challenges.
My ideal client is person who has been experiencing some difficulties understanding and or manipulating through their environment. Perhaps this client needs a group to work overcome shyness and learn to speak up for themselves or perhaps this client misreads social situations. My ideal clients range from 3-35. I service struggling parents/families and teens/young adults/adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and self-care. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be offering teletherapy sessions as an option to any individuals who are having a difficult time adjusting to this ever evolving health crisis.
I help parents to shift their lens in terms of their children's needs, making parenting a more effective and positive experience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified School Social Worker with a Master's degree from Widener University and additional post graduate training focused on the needs of children. Throughout my career, I have worked with children and their families in group homes, partial care programming, wrap around services, and as a School Social Worker. I take pride in creating a safe, warm and nurturing environment for clients to explore their experiences.
I help parents to shift their lens in terms of their children's needs, making parenting a more effective and positive experience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified School Social Worker with a Master's degree from Widener University and additional post graduate training focused on the needs of children. Throughout my career, I have worked with children and their families in group homes, partial care programming, wrap around services, and as a School Social Worker. I take pride in creating a safe, warm and nurturing environment for clients to explore their experiences.
Jason Suleski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manalapan, NJ 07726
Hi my name is Jason Suleski and I’ve been working in the field of social work for over 25 years. I consider it an important privilege to be able to listen to people and help them on their own personal journey to wellness. I enjoy working with all types of clients and issues. I have spent a great deal of my professional career working with children and families and I consider this to be a specialty area for me.
Hi my name is Jason Suleski and I’ve been working in the field of social work for over 25 years. I consider it an important privilege to be able to listen to people and help them on their own personal journey to wellness. I enjoy working with all types of clients and issues. I have spent a great deal of my professional career working with children and families and I consider this to be a specialty area for me.
Katie Smaldone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manalapan, NJ 07726
I work with children through adults but primarily specialize in working with teens.
My ideal client is someone who wants to learn to love their true, authentic self. I refer to this as “finding your fire”; I want to empower you to set boundaries in your relationships, to find your inner strength, to establish a strong sense of self-esteem, and to discover what it is in life that brings your heart joy. Working to uncover and connect with your true self can foster positive relationships and success in many areas of life. I feel that building confidence is the core foundation to working on anxiety, depression, and various other concerns.
I work with children through adults but primarily specialize in working with teens.
My ideal client is someone who wants to learn to love their true, authentic self. I refer to this as “finding your fire”; I want to empower you to set boundaries in your relationships, to find your inner strength, to establish a strong sense of self-esteem, and to discover what it is in life that brings your heart joy. Working to uncover and connect with your true self can foster positive relationships and success in many areas of life. I feel that building confidence is the core foundation to working on anxiety, depression, and various other concerns.
Larisa Citsay-Ippolito
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726 (Online Only)
For parents, you will gain the tools to be a fully emotionally regulated person thus teaching your children the tools to regulate their own emotion.
Are you exhausted with experiencing the same patterns in your relationship with your significant others and/or children? Are you constantly becoming triggered and reactive? Are you always in this cycle of constant fighting? Or a parent feeling defeated and have intense guilt at the end of the day? Do you feel there is a constant struggle in your life where you are using means of threats, yelling, punishment's, bribes as your communication and still seeing the same negative results? If any of this sounds like you, then relief is on the way. Let's break this cycle together of reactivity and move towards building positive connections.
For parents, you will gain the tools to be a fully emotionally regulated person thus teaching your children the tools to regulate their own emotion.
Are you exhausted with experiencing the same patterns in your relationship with your significant others and/or children? Are you constantly becoming triggered and reactive? Are you always in this cycle of constant fighting? Or a parent feeling defeated and have intense guilt at the end of the day? Do you feel there is a constant struggle in your life where you are using means of threats, yelling, punishment's, bribes as your communication and still seeing the same negative results? If any of this sounds like you, then relief is on the way. Let's break this cycle together of reactivity and move towards building positive connections.
After working in the mental health field for 7 years, I have seen it all! With my expertise in mental health, I can help you create sustainable goals for yourself or your child, while providing a supportive, safe and caring environment to reach those goals!.
My ideal client is a child or adolescent who is struggling with anxiety and their goal would be to learn effective coping skills and strategies to better manage this. Usually children want a quick fix- so I like to provide them with lots of quick breathing exercises or creating a "tool box" with fidgets and anything that we have worked on together to help them when they are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
After working in the mental health field for 7 years, I have seen it all! With my expertise in mental health, I can help you create sustainable goals for yourself or your child, while providing a supportive, safe and caring environment to reach those goals!.
My ideal client is a child or adolescent who is struggling with anxiety and their goal would be to learn effective coping skills and strategies to better manage this. Usually children want a quick fix- so I like to provide them with lots of quick breathing exercises or creating a "tool box" with fidgets and anything that we have worked on together to help them when they are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
Essential Counseling Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFT, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manalapan, NJ 07726
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.
NOW OFFERING VIDEO COUNSELING SESSIONS. Are you feeling the impact of stress, depression, and/or anxiety? Do you have relationship issues or problems stemming from miscommunication? Have you ever felt that you and your partner were speaking different languages or maybe you just weren't communicating effectively? Maybe you felt that you and a loved one just didn't understand one another. A breakdown in communication pulls people apart and can destroy relationships. I aim to heal these communication breakdowns and to help you through the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that you may be experiencing.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.
NOW OFFERING VIDEO COUNSELING SESSIONS. Are you feeling the impact of stress, depression, and/or anxiety? Do you have relationship issues or problems stemming from miscommunication? Have you ever felt that you and your partner were speaking different languages or maybe you just weren't communicating effectively? Maybe you felt that you and a loved one just didn't understand one another. A breakdown in communication pulls people apart and can destroy relationships. I aim to heal these communication breakdowns and to help you through the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that you may be experiencing.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Manalapan, NJ provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Manalapan build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Manalapan build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.