Child Therapists in Short Hills, NJ
Megan A Brown
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Waitlist for new clients
As a child therapist and mother of three, I empathize with the wide range of feelings, questions, and transitions parents experience daily. In my practice, I help parents with their toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and teenagers who may be struggling with questions about development, appropriate behavior, social skills, academics, anxiety, depression, ASD, and a wide array of complex issues. Together, we work collaboratively toward a deeper understanding of the issues and begin to solve them. Human connection is the most important factor in improving behavior, mood, and overall development! In the spirit of collaboration, we will work together to make lasting positive changes.
As a child therapist and mother of three, I empathize with the wide range of feelings, questions, and transitions parents experience daily. In my practice, I help parents with their toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and teenagers who may be struggling with questions about development, appropriate behavior, social skills, academics, anxiety, depression, ASD, and a wide array of complex issues. Together, we work collaboratively toward a deeper understanding of the issues and begin to solve them. Human connection is the most important factor in improving behavior, mood, and overall development! In the spirit of collaboration, we will work together to make lasting positive changes.
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Ashley Beaton-Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Navigating the twists and turns of life can be overwhelming, for children and adults alike. Therapy can help provide a road map to guide you or your child through these difficult moments and to whatever destination awaits you. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or other stressors, therapy can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and develop tools to cope with challenges. Working together, we will figure out a route to help you get to the best version of yourself.
Navigating the twists and turns of life can be overwhelming, for children and adults alike. Therapy can help provide a road map to guide you or your child through these difficult moments and to whatever destination awaits you. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or other stressors, therapy can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and develop tools to cope with challenges. Working together, we will figure out a route to help you get to the best version of yourself.
Robin Gershon Halpern
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
My clients say that I am caring, warm, easy to talk to, solution focused and skilled. My goal for you is to feel better, heal, make positive changes and have a successful happy life. During my 25 years of experience I have worked with children, teens, schools, individuals, couples, families and groups with struggles from life circumstances, anxiety and depression. My expertise is with helping the special needs family navigate the complicated array of needs, including school issues and integrate the emotions and counseling needs of the child/teen and family as a whole. I work with many families where there is a child or adult with Autism and ADHD. Where ADHD is present, in addition to counseling, I provide coaching and organizational strategies.
My clients say that I am caring, warm, easy to talk to, solution focused and skilled. My goal for you is to feel better, heal, make positive changes and have a successful happy life. During my 25 years of experience I have worked with children, teens, schools, individuals, couples, families and groups with struggles from life circumstances, anxiety and depression. My expertise is with helping the special needs family navigate the complicated array of needs, including school issues and integrate the emotions and counseling needs of the child/teen and family as a whole. I work with many families where there is a child or adult with Autism and ADHD. Where ADHD is present, in addition to counseling, I provide coaching and organizational strategies.
Julia offers versatile counseling, drawing on approaches that meet the needs of each unique individual. Julia emphasizes how a holistic approach can be beneficial to improving all aspects of well-being. Experience consists of being employed at Philadelphia's Ronald McDonald House and Seabrook house in her early experiences within the field providing therapeutic supports. Additionally, she has worked with children, adolescents and adults, while at Genpsych PC Partial Hospital and Short Hillls Counseling PC as a clinician, treating diagnosis of anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse.
Julia offers versatile counseling, drawing on approaches that meet the needs of each unique individual. Julia emphasizes how a holistic approach can be beneficial to improving all aspects of well-being. Experience consists of being employed at Philadelphia's Ronald McDonald House and Seabrook house in her early experiences within the field providing therapeutic supports. Additionally, she has worked with children, adolescents and adults, while at Genpsych PC Partial Hospital and Short Hillls Counseling PC as a clinician, treating diagnosis of anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Lauren Muriello
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
TEEN ISSUES, CHILDREN ISSUES, COUPLES, FAMILIES & INDIVIDUAL ADULTS.
I'm warm and caring, yet direct - so I can help you make the changes you want to make while feeling supported. My clients say I'm easy to talk to, and a positive influence in their lives. I love working with teenagers and children, in addition to couples and families. I look forward to hearing from you and talking about how I can help you and your family.
TEEN ISSUES, CHILDREN ISSUES, COUPLES, FAMILIES & INDIVIDUAL ADULTS.
I'm warm and caring, yet direct - so I can help you make the changes you want to make while feeling supported. My clients say I'm easy to talk to, and a positive influence in their lives. I love working with teenagers and children, in addition to couples and families. I look forward to hearing from you and talking about how I can help you and your family.
Short Hills Associates in Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
We are a multidisciplinary group practice providing comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.
We offer a wide range of psychiatric,psychotherapeutic and specialized services including:
Psychological, psychiatric and neuropsychological evaluations
Individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults
Group therapy for adolescents and adults
Child Management Training
Psychiatric medication monitoring
We also run KIDSGROUPS which is a comprehensive social skills group program designed for children from preschool through middle school. The primary goal of KIDSGROUPS is to develop children's self confidence in the areas of decision making, communication, social skills and emotional problem solving.
We are a multidisciplinary group practice providing comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.
We offer a wide range of psychiatric,psychotherapeutic and specialized services including:
Psychological, psychiatric and neuropsychological evaluations
Individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults
Group therapy for adolescents and adults
Child Management Training
Psychiatric medication monitoring
We also run KIDSGROUPS which is a comprehensive social skills group program designed for children from preschool through middle school. The primary goal of KIDSGROUPS is to develop children's self confidence in the areas of decision making, communication, social skills and emotional problem solving.
Nancy Kislin Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Is stress overflowing into all aspects of your life, affecting the quality of your relationships? Are feelings of anxiety and depression keeping you stuck at your job or in your marriage? Are you constantly angry at your partner for not listening or understanding you? Perhaps you are always angry at your children for not listening to you?
I can help you! I will listen, ask questions and together we will develop strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/separation and other life issues. I am a committed active member of your path towards symptom relief and deeper self-awareness.
Is stress overflowing into all aspects of your life, affecting the quality of your relationships? Are feelings of anxiety and depression keeping you stuck at your job or in your marriage? Are you constantly angry at your partner for not listening or understanding you? Perhaps you are always angry at your children for not listening to you?
I can help you! I will listen, ask questions and together we will develop strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/separation and other life issues. I am a committed active member of your path towards symptom relief and deeper self-awareness.
In my work with families, I pay special attention to the child or adolescent and their needs, while also focusing on parent guidance issues.
With over 20 years' experience of working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I have seen it all. Beginning any new venture can be a difficult task, but I will help you through the process with empathy, humor and understanding. In my practice I have helped clients with a wide variety of issues, including managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning problems, social issues, divorce, self esteem and parenting. Let me help you navigate through the trying times in your life.
In my work with families, I pay special attention to the child or adolescent and their needs, while also focusing on parent guidance issues.
With over 20 years' experience of working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I have seen it all. Beginning any new venture can be a difficult task, but I will help you through the process with empathy, humor and understanding. In my practice I have helped clients with a wide variety of issues, including managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning problems, social issues, divorce, self esteem and parenting. Let me help you navigate through the trying times in your life.
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With children, I also use play to help them develop coping skills and learn how to make and keep friends.
For over 25 years, I've helped adults, children, and adolescents, with encouragement, coaching, and respect. I am committed to helping clients with a wide variety of issues including grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social issues, self-esteem, parenting, and divorce. Together, we can recognize your feelings, the stories behind these feelings, and your own goals. We can navigate through your pain so you can feel renewed confidence in coping with your difficult situations, and a sense of greater calmness.
With children, I also use play to help them develop coping skills and learn how to make and keep friends.
For over 25 years, I've helped adults, children, and adolescents, with encouragement, coaching, and respect. I am committed to helping clients with a wide variety of issues including grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social issues, self-esteem, parenting, and divorce. Together, we can recognize your feelings, the stories behind these feelings, and your own goals. We can navigate through your pain so you can feel renewed confidence in coping with your difficult situations, and a sense of greater calmness.
Dr. Akhirah S. Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, HS-BCP
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
I have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, conduct disorders, anger, grief, self-esteem, adjustment, and other common challenges experienced in their daily lives.
I have a background in Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Crisis Intervention. As a licensed therapist, I feel that providing a safe space, free of judgement, is essential to helping individuals gain a better understanding and discover strategies to improve their functioning and relationships with others. I'm trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Brief Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. By using a variety of therapeutic approaches, I engage clients and foster a nurturing environment for growth. I enjoy working with a diverse population including geriatric and at risk youth.
I have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, conduct disorders, anger, grief, self-esteem, adjustment, and other common challenges experienced in their daily lives.
I have a background in Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Crisis Intervention. As a licensed therapist, I feel that providing a safe space, free of judgement, is essential to helping individuals gain a better understanding and discover strategies to improve their functioning and relationships with others. I'm trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Brief Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. By using a variety of therapeutic approaches, I engage clients and foster a nurturing environment for growth. I enjoy working with a diverse population including geriatric and at risk youth.
Over the past thirty years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with diverse mental health issues including depression, anxiety, Post-concussive syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities, ASD, addiction, grief, and trauma. Recognizing that individuals experience stress in many aspects of their life and struggle with life's transitions, I work with children and adolescents transitioning through the stages of development and with adults facing marital, parenting, custody and relationship issues. I conduct psychological and neuropsychological testing to evaluate for mental health, academic, and neurological issues.
Over the past thirty years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with diverse mental health issues including depression, anxiety, Post-concussive syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities, ASD, addiction, grief, and trauma. Recognizing that individuals experience stress in many aspects of their life and struggle with life's transitions, I work with children and adolescents transitioning through the stages of development and with adults facing marital, parenting, custody and relationship issues. I conduct psychological and neuropsychological testing to evaluate for mental health, academic, and neurological issues.
Michele L. Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NJ, NY
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Welcome. I specialize in the treatment of a variety of family issues. I treat children and teens struggling with emotional and/or behavioral issues and parents coping with these challenges, infertility and family-building through assisted reproduction or adoption and grief counseling for miscarriage and pregnancy loss. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore the many and often difficult choices and feelings associated with family building options such as IVF, donor sperm/egg, gestational carrier and adoption. I can help you manage the stress inherent in the process and help you work through couples and parenting issues.
Welcome. I specialize in the treatment of a variety of family issues. I treat children and teens struggling with emotional and/or behavioral issues and parents coping with these challenges, infertility and family-building through assisted reproduction or adoption and grief counseling for miscarriage and pregnancy loss. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore the many and often difficult choices and feelings associated with family building options such as IVF, donor sperm/egg, gestational carrier and adoption. I can help you manage the stress inherent in the process and help you work through couples and parenting issues.
Sara uses play to help children express their thoughts and feelings and address underlying issues.
Strong foundations in the early years lead to healthier minds and consequently, happier families. As a trained physician and a licensed therapist, Sara combines behavioral medicine and developmental psychology in her unique therapeutic approach.
Sara uses play to help children express their thoughts and feelings and address underlying issues.
Strong foundations in the early years lead to healthier minds and consequently, happier families. As a trained physician and a licensed therapist, Sara combines behavioral medicine and developmental psychology in her unique therapeutic approach.
There is something unique about being able to treat children and the systems that they exist in. There are many ways to effect change in a child's life. First and foremost, I try to create a positive relationship with the child and meet them where they are. I use a number of modalities such as talk and play therapy, as well as teach skills that help build each child's tool box for life.
There is something unique about being able to treat children and the systems that they exist in. There are many ways to effect change in a child's life. First and foremost, I try to create a positive relationship with the child and meet them where they are. I use a number of modalities such as talk and play therapy, as well as teach skills that help build each child's tool box for life.
As part of my process of working with your child, I work with you as the parent or caregiver to help you learn the skills you need to help with your child’s unique obstacles and struggles.
I see children, adolescents, and emerging young adults. Clients I see face challenges including but not limited to anxiety, bedwetting, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, or difficulties in social relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space where my clients and their parents can express themselves, find acceptance, and work toward success. Through the therapeutic process, we develop coping strategies for improving communication skills, fostering self-acceptance, achieving overall emotional well-being, and an overall more cohesive family system. For children, I specialize in child-centered play therapy, utilizing a
As part of my process of working with your child, I work with you as the parent or caregiver to help you learn the skills you need to help with your child’s unique obstacles and struggles.
I see children, adolescents, and emerging young adults. Clients I see face challenges including but not limited to anxiety, bedwetting, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, or difficulties in social relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space where my clients and their parents can express themselves, find acceptance, and work toward success. Through the therapeutic process, we develop coping strategies for improving communication skills, fostering self-acceptance, achieving overall emotional well-being, and an overall more cohesive family system. For children, I specialize in child-centered play therapy, utilizing a
Live Laugh Love Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, SAC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
During my career, I have worked in outpatient mental health with children, teens and adults and their families and currently, I am working as a school-based clinician with elementary-aged children.
Searching for a safe place where you can be unapologetically yourself? Where you can feel heard, validated and understood? I am here to listen empathically, lead you to your innermost thoughts and feelings, and help support you in living your truth and creating a life worth living. BUT- prepare to be challenged and answer tough questions; I will be there to provide comfort and help you cope with whatever answers may come. Nothing is off-limits- I’m here for it all. It takes a lot to ruffle my feathers, so don’t hold back.
During my career, I have worked in outpatient mental health with children, teens and adults and their families and currently, I am working as a school-based clinician with elementary-aged children.
Searching for a safe place where you can be unapologetically yourself? Where you can feel heard, validated and understood? I am here to listen empathically, lead you to your innermost thoughts and feelings, and help support you in living your truth and creating a life worth living. BUT- prepare to be challenged and answer tough questions; I will be there to provide comfort and help you cope with whatever answers may come. Nothing is off-limits- I’m here for it all. It takes a lot to ruffle my feathers, so don’t hold back.
I have practiced over 40 years as an individual, couples and certified family therapist, particularly addressing issues of anxiety, depression and loss, as they emerge throughout the life cycle. With couples, I strive to facilitate improving your communication, whether it be in service of remaining together, or instead, through the difficult process of separation and divorce. My major focus is on both you and your children moving forward.
I have practiced over 40 years as an individual, couples and certified family therapist, particularly addressing issues of anxiety, depression and loss, as they emerge throughout the life cycle. With couples, I strive to facilitate improving your communication, whether it be in service of remaining together, or instead, through the difficult process of separation and divorce. My major focus is on both you and your children moving forward.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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.