Child Therapists in Sparta, NJ
My primary treatment focus has been to use validation and empathy. I want to learn what goals you have and then help you in get to them. In addition to working with adults, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in outpatient/school and inpatient settings dealing with anxiety, depression, psychosis, trauma, anger, grief and attention problems. I'm familiar with coaching DBT coping skills for distress tolerance, developing emotion management, and enhancing effective interpersonal skills. My greatest strength is in helping parents and their children reduce conflict and really hear each other.
My primary treatment focus has been to use validation and empathy. I want to learn what goals you have and then help you in get to them. In addition to working with adults, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in outpatient/school and inpatient settings dealing with anxiety, depression, psychosis, trauma, anger, grief and attention problems. I'm familiar with coaching DBT coping skills for distress tolerance, developing emotion management, and enhancing effective interpersonal skills. My greatest strength is in helping parents and their children reduce conflict and really hear each other.
Melissa Pirnos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of New Jersey with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in community agencies, school systems and private practice. I offer therapy services to adults, children and adolescents. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment and employ a variety of strategies depending on clients' needs, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of New Jersey with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in community agencies, school systems and private practice. I offer therapy services to adults, children and adolescents. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment and employ a variety of strategies depending on clients' needs, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.
Lakeside Counseling Associates is a multi-specialty group private practice, offering behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents. We provide individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy and group therapy in a calm and relaxing outpatient setting. In addition to office visits, we offer teletherapy services as an option. Our diverse team of mental health professionals are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, personalized for each individual's needs. All of our therapists are experienced licensed professionals with a wide range of specialties and qualifications.
Lakeside Counseling Associates is a multi-specialty group private practice, offering behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents. We provide individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy and group therapy in a calm and relaxing outpatient setting. In addition to office visits, we offer teletherapy services as an option. Our diverse team of mental health professionals are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, personalized for each individual's needs. All of our therapists are experienced licensed professionals with a wide range of specialties and qualifications.
Edward Blevins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
I help children in conflict, struggling couples, unhappy families, and adults who are motivated to change. Call me for a free phone consultation or to set up an appointment. Anger, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, marital discord, bullying and harassment, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, school or job avoidance, and issues specific to children and adults with developmental disabilities are all problems we can work on successfully together . I have 25 years of school experience working with children, backed by twelve years of clinical experience in Sussex County assisting children and adults in improving their lives.
I help children in conflict, struggling couples, unhappy families, and adults who are motivated to change. Call me for a free phone consultation or to set up an appointment. Anger, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, marital discord, bullying and harassment, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, school or job avoidance, and issues specific to children and adults with developmental disabilities are all problems we can work on successfully together . I have 25 years of school experience working with children, backed by twelve years of clinical experience in Sussex County assisting children and adults in improving their lives.
Nicole Chaladoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DVS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
So, whether you are looking to heal from the past, help your child manage ‘big feelings’, support your teen in their self-exploration, give us a call today! Medication management services are also available through our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for clients ages 13 and up.
You are not defined by your most difficult moments. Together we can explore your current challenges with curiosity and compassion, address the areas holding you back, and uncover your potential to reach your goals.
So, whether you are looking to heal from the past, help your child manage ‘big feelings’, support your teen in their self-exploration, give us a call today! Medication management services are also available through our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for clients ages 13 and up.
You are not defined by your most difficult moments. Together we can explore your current challenges with curiosity and compassion, address the areas holding you back, and uncover your potential to reach your goals.
Catherine Ann Destefano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
Call for a free phone consultation. I work with very young children, ages three and up and adolescents up to age eighteen and their families. I also work with adults who are experiencing life challenges that are making them anxious or fearful. My experience has centered around children and families who are experiencing divorce, trauma/abuse, familial upset, emotional disequilibrium, behavioral issues, anxiety, family conflict, mood disorders, self-harm, depression, PTSD, and self-medicating behaviors.
Call for a free phone consultation. I work with very young children, ages three and up and adolescents up to age eighteen and their families. I also work with adults who are experiencing life challenges that are making them anxious or fearful. My experience has centered around children and families who are experiencing divorce, trauma/abuse, familial upset, emotional disequilibrium, behavioral issues, anxiety, family conflict, mood disorders, self-harm, depression, PTSD, and self-medicating behaviors.
Tree House Therapy consists of clinical psychologists Dr. Jessica Platt Ph.D and Dr. Gina Adone Psy.D. Tree House believes that whether you are an individual child or adult, parent or grandparent, partner or spouse, you are or will be part of a larger family system. The branches of our family tree are often a source of support and joy, and can also bring stress to our lives. Tree House is here to meet the needs of all branches of the family tree, to strengthen them so that they bend, rather than break with the winds of life.
Tree House Therapy consists of clinical psychologists Dr. Jessica Platt Ph.D and Dr. Gina Adone Psy.D. Tree House believes that whether you are an individual child or adult, parent or grandparent, partner or spouse, you are or will be part of a larger family system. The branches of our family tree are often a source of support and joy, and can also bring stress to our lives. Tree House is here to meet the needs of all branches of the family tree, to strengthen them so that they bend, rather than break with the winds of life.
Erika Ferrie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
I also work on a school child study team, evaluating and case managing students with disabilities.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing an empathetic approach to help clients through difficult times as well as achieve maximum success in order to reach their personal goals. Together we will uncover and build on your strengths while addressing areas where improvement is desired. Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which focuses on reducing emotional suffering through mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These strategies may be particularly helpful for any person aiming to reduce distress.
I also work on a school child study team, evaluating and case managing students with disabilities.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing an empathetic approach to help clients through difficult times as well as achieve maximum success in order to reach their personal goals. Together we will uncover and build on your strengths while addressing areas where improvement is desired. Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which focuses on reducing emotional suffering through mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These strategies may be particularly helpful for any person aiming to reduce distress.
I am a licensed psychologist. My training and experience is in both the school and clinical areas of psychology. As a school psychologist, working in the public schools, I have expertise in the special education process, providing meaning to evaluation results and helping children cope and thrive in the classroom. I have found that this experience has been very helpful to the families and children that I treat in my private practice. In private practice, I work with children, adolescents and adults coping with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders and adjustment issues.
I am a licensed psychologist. My training and experience is in both the school and clinical areas of psychology. As a school psychologist, working in the public schools, I have expertise in the special education process, providing meaning to evaluation results and helping children cope and thrive in the classroom. I have found that this experience has been very helpful to the families and children that I treat in my private practice. In private practice, I work with children, adolescents and adults coping with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders and adjustment issues.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in helping them to achieve balance in their lives. Therapy offers a way for people to better understand what is happening, and can help people to learn new ways to manage their stress more effectively. In addition to working in the counseling profession for 23+ years, I have a background in in-home family counseling, domestic violence, and adolescent residential treatment work.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in helping them to achieve balance in their lives. Therapy offers a way for people to better understand what is happening, and can help people to learn new ways to manage their stress more effectively. In addition to working in the counseling profession for 23+ years, I have a background in in-home family counseling, domestic violence, and adolescent residential treatment work.
Caitlyn (Song) Camacho
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
I graduated from Caldwell University in 2016 with a master’s degree in mental health counseling. I’m currently working in an outpatient setting, working individually with children (5+ years of age), adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit disorders, life changes, conflict in interpersonal relationships, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. While I do work with clients with a wide array of symptoms and diagnoses, my specialty is working with clients who have experienced trauma.
I graduated from Caldwell University in 2016 with a master’s degree in mental health counseling. I’m currently working in an outpatient setting, working individually with children (5+ years of age), adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit disorders, life changes, conflict in interpersonal relationships, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. While I do work with clients with a wide array of symptoms and diagnoses, my specialty is working with clients who have experienced trauma.
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Sometimes it can be really difficult to manage what life throws at you. It’s not easy being a child or a young adult. There are stressors you find yourself having to deal with that you thought you would never have to deal with. Students in school may be getting to you, responsibilities of daily life can be overwhelming, you feel lonely, angry, sad or whatever it may be that can really impact your overall mood and day to day living. Even for those of you who are older and may be past those issues, there are still adjustments in your life that you are having to deal with that feel unmanageable!
Sometimes it can be really difficult to manage what life throws at you. It’s not easy being a child or a young adult. There are stressors you find yourself having to deal with that you thought you would never have to deal with. Students in school may be getting to you, responsibilities of daily life can be overwhelming, you feel lonely, angry, sad or whatever it may be that can really impact your overall mood and day to day living. Even for those of you who are older and may be past those issues, there are still adjustments in your life that you are having to deal with that feel unmanageable!
I have experience working with in various treatment settings including Hospice, emergency room psychiatric screening, and working with teens with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities as part of a high school Child Study Team.
Sometimes life brings about circumstances that cause you to feel stress, overwhelmed, anger, anxiety, or depression. Sometimes it is hard to identify what is causing those feelings or how to feel happy and healthy in the environments that are contributing to your feelings. Using a strengths based approach, I can help you develop stronger coping skills, build resiliency, improve relationships, communication, and overall well being. By using a strengths based approach, an individualized treatment plan is developed to best suit the client's therapy goals.
I have experience working with in various treatment settings including Hospice, emergency room psychiatric screening, and working with teens with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities as part of a high school Child Study Team.
Sometimes life brings about circumstances that cause you to feel stress, overwhelmed, anger, anxiety, or depression. Sometimes it is hard to identify what is causing those feelings or how to feel happy and healthy in the environments that are contributing to your feelings. Using a strengths based approach, I can help you develop stronger coping skills, build resiliency, improve relationships, communication, and overall well being. By using a strengths based approach, an individualized treatment plan is developed to best suit the client's therapy goals.
I worked for many years on several Child Study Teams dealing with adolescents presenting behavioral problems, learning disabilities, ADHD and 504 issues.
I have been in the treatment field for many years.Much of my work centers around conflict resolution and dealing with life stressors. I work often in the here and now, however I will move with patients into past conflicts and issues, where indicated. I am an active therapist who engages quickly while being both empathetic and understanding. I use my long term experience in the treatment field, in many various capacities, to help my patients deal with their distress and to further move on in their lives.
I worked for many years on several Child Study Teams dealing with adolescents presenting behavioral problems, learning disabilities, ADHD and 504 issues.
I have been in the treatment field for many years.Much of my work centers around conflict resolution and dealing with life stressors. I work often in the here and now, however I will move with patients into past conflicts and issues, where indicated. I am an active therapist who engages quickly while being both empathetic and understanding. I use my long term experience in the treatment field, in many various capacities, to help my patients deal with their distress and to further move on in their lives.
Sage Psychotherapy is a small private practice therapy group in Sparta NJ, made up of 10 experienced therapists who provide a wide range of services for adults, children, couples, and families. With our varying cultures, backgrounds, and experiences we are sure to have someone who is the right fit for you. We take a holistic and relaxed approach to therapy, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for our clients to explore their mental and emotional well-being. Our on-site therapy dog, Sasha, will make you feel right at home. Please give us a call to schedule; evenings, weekends, and virtual options are available.
Sage Psychotherapy is a small private practice therapy group in Sparta NJ, made up of 10 experienced therapists who provide a wide range of services for adults, children, couples, and families. With our varying cultures, backgrounds, and experiences we are sure to have someone who is the right fit for you. We take a holistic and relaxed approach to therapy, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for our clients to explore their mental and emotional well-being. Our on-site therapy dog, Sasha, will make you feel right at home. Please give us a call to schedule; evenings, weekends, and virtual options are available.
I am eager to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy settings. Since everyone is unique, I know that each client who sits on my couch (or my virtual screen) will need something different and will have different goals for therapy, and my flexible therapeutic approach lends way for that. Above all else, I am passionate about providing my clients with a listening ear and a safe atmosphere to explore who they are and who they want to be.
I am eager to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy settings. Since everyone is unique, I know that each client who sits on my couch (or my virtual screen) will need something different and will have different goals for therapy, and my flexible therapeutic approach lends way for that. Above all else, I am passionate about providing my clients with a listening ear and a safe atmosphere to explore who they are and who they want to be.
My specialty is working with children, adolescents, adults and families that may be dealing with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression and family conflict issues.
You do not have to be alone in facing life's problems and difficulties. Having a caring, supportive and trusting therapist can allow you to feel comfortable to share your personal hardships that life can throw at you. Life can be hard and having a qualified and passionate therapist to help you explore and process your areas of concern can help make a hard task easier. There is immediate in-network availability in my practice.
My specialty is working with children, adolescents, adults and families that may be dealing with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression and family conflict issues.
You do not have to be alone in facing life's problems and difficulties. Having a caring, supportive and trusting therapist can allow you to feel comfortable to share your personal hardships that life can throw at you. Life can be hard and having a qualified and passionate therapist to help you explore and process your areas of concern can help make a hard task easier. There is immediate in-network availability in my practice.
Tasha DeFelice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
I have experience working with all ages, but have a passion for working with adults, young adults, teens, and children.
Change can be intimidating, but I’m here to help you through it. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging, and growth-oriented environment for my clients as they explore emotional distress, increase self awareness, and work toward their personal goals. To best meet each clients’ needs, I use an integrative approach to counseling, incorporating techniques from various approaches and theories.
I have experience working with all ages, but have a passion for working with adults, young adults, teens, and children.
Change can be intimidating, but I’m here to help you through it. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging, and growth-oriented environment for my clients as they explore emotional distress, increase self awareness, and work toward their personal goals. To best meet each clients’ needs, I use an integrative approach to counseling, incorporating techniques from various approaches and theories.
I have advanced training in marriage & family therapy, child and adolescent difficulties, adhd evaluation and treatment, hypnotherapy, stress reduction, anger management, substance abuse, and anxiety and depression treatment.
As a dedicated, caring, experienced psychologist, I successfully treated children, adolescents, families and adults, using a cognitive-behavioral approach, for over 25 years. I am an in-network for most insurance companies (Aetna, United, Cigna, Blue-Cross, Magellan, Value Options, Medicare and others). Through therapy, I have helped patients make positive changes, overcome their psychological difficulties, improve family and marital relationships, and improve child and teen adjustment. I was the director of a large psychological practice, was on the professional staff of Hackettstown Hospital, and was a school psychologist.
I have advanced training in marriage & family therapy, child and adolescent difficulties, adhd evaluation and treatment, hypnotherapy, stress reduction, anger management, substance abuse, and anxiety and depression treatment.
As a dedicated, caring, experienced psychologist, I successfully treated children, adolescents, families and adults, using a cognitive-behavioral approach, for over 25 years. I am an in-network for most insurance companies (Aetna, United, Cigna, Blue-Cross, Magellan, Value Options, Medicare and others). Through therapy, I have helped patients make positive changes, overcome their psychological difficulties, improve family and marital relationships, and improve child and teen adjustment. I was the director of a large psychological practice, was on the professional staff of Hackettstown Hospital, and was a school psychologist.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families on a variety of psychological issues.
If you are struggling with issues related to feeling overwhelmed and stressed with life, work, family and/or your relationships, you need to talk with a professional. Working with an objective and professionally trained psychologist will empower you to move forward and be more productive, less stressed and happier. Sometimes, people feel alone and think that others will not understand their struggles. People often show improvements by having someone they can trust and who will be able to see their perspective without judgement. I understand the human experience and help people make changes to improve their quality of life. Call now.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families on a variety of psychological issues.
If you are struggling with issues related to feeling overwhelmed and stressed with life, work, family and/or your relationships, you need to talk with a professional. Working with an objective and professionally trained psychologist will empower you to move forward and be more productive, less stressed and happier. Sometimes, people feel alone and think that others will not understand their struggles. People often show improvements by having someone they can trust and who will be able to see their perspective without judgement. I understand the human experience and help people make changes to improve their quality of life. Call now.
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Child psychologists in Sparta, 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 Sparta 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 Sparta 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.