Therapists for Teens in East Brunswick, NJ
In the counseling space, everyone is welcome with open arms! Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, ADHD, or navigating the complexities of family dynamics, relationships, or adolescence, I will be here to support you every step of the way. My goal is to create a warm and inclusive environment where your wants and needs are heard and respected. Whether you're a child, teen, adult, or part of a family or couple, I tailor my approach to meet you where you are, providing guidance, understanding, and practical tools to help you thrive. Let's embark on this journey together, empowering you to unlock your full potential!
In the counseling space, everyone is welcome with open arms! Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, ADHD, or navigating the complexities of family dynamics, relationships, or adolescence, I will be here to support you every step of the way. My goal is to create a warm and inclusive environment where your wants and needs are heard and respected. Whether you're a child, teen, adult, or part of a family or couple, I tailor my approach to meet you where you are, providing guidance, understanding, and practical tools to help you thrive. Let's embark on this journey together, empowering you to unlock your full potential!
Whether you're a child, adolescent, or an adult, my commitment to your well-being is unwavering.
Have you or a loved one been suffering from crippling anxiety or OCD? In my practice, I extend my services to children through adults, fostering an environment centered on evidence-based treatments, compassion, and understanding. Your unique journey is at the heart of my approach, and I am dedicated to tailoring treatment plans that not only acknowledge but celebrate the distinct qualities that make you, well, you. Each client is a story waiting to be unfolded, and I find great joy in designing personalized treatment plans that not only address the challenges you're facing but also empower you to navigate life with strength.
Whether you're a child, adolescent, or an adult, my commitment to your well-being is unwavering.
Have you or a loved one been suffering from crippling anxiety or OCD? In my practice, I extend my services to children through adults, fostering an environment centered on evidence-based treatments, compassion, and understanding. Your unique journey is at the heart of my approach, and I am dedicated to tailoring treatment plans that not only acknowledge but celebrate the distinct qualities that make you, well, you. Each client is a story waiting to be unfolded, and I find great joy in designing personalized treatment plans that not only address the challenges you're facing but also empower you to navigate life with strength.
Brittany Milien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
Are you going through a major life transition that is leaving you feeling overwhelmed and alone? Maybe there is an issue that you have been facing for some time, and you can’t seem to find a solution. Regardless of what your specific situation may be, it is clear that you are ready to take the practical steps to seek assistance. Whether you are an adolescent/ teenager, pre teen/tween, or adult man or woman, I am the right person to guide your process of healing and self-empowerment.
Are you going through a major life transition that is leaving you feeling overwhelmed and alone? Maybe there is an issue that you have been facing for some time, and you can’t seem to find a solution. Regardless of what your specific situation may be, it is clear that you are ready to take the practical steps to seek assistance. Whether you are an adolescent/ teenager, pre teen/tween, or adult man or woman, I am the right person to guide your process of healing and self-empowerment.
I focus on supporting teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate challenges like anxiety and depression.
Welcome to a space where your voice matters. If you're a teen, young adult, or adult struggling with depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, you're not alone. My ideal clients often feel like their true selves are hidden behind a mask, longing to be understood and heard. Together, we'll explore your unique experiences, helping you rediscover your inner strength and build lasting confidence. Your journey toward emotional well-being is important, and I'm here to provide the support and guidance you need to create positive change in your life.
I focus on supporting teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate challenges like anxiety and depression.
Welcome to a space where your voice matters. If you're a teen, young adult, or adult struggling with depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, you're not alone. My ideal clients often feel like their true selves are hidden behind a mask, longing to be understood and heard. Together, we'll explore your unique experiences, helping you rediscover your inner strength and build lasting confidence. Your journey toward emotional well-being is important, and I'm here to provide the support and guidance you need to create positive change in your life.
If you are a parent, child, adolescent, or young adult who is struggling, please contact me so I can do my best to help you out.
I am a firm believer in encouraging positivity, bolstering self-efficacy, and cultivating independence in others. My typical client is a child, adolescent, or young adult (age 3 to 29) who may be struggling academically, socially, or with developing effective emotional coping skills. Often, the individuals I see have difficulty with attention, concentration, organization, and with meeting the daily demands required of them at school. I also offer much support to parents who may be frustrated with their attempts at connecting with their kids and who are in need of guidance relating to discipline techniques and behavior management.
If you are a parent, child, adolescent, or young adult who is struggling, please contact me so I can do my best to help you out.
I am a firm believer in encouraging positivity, bolstering self-efficacy, and cultivating independence in others. My typical client is a child, adolescent, or young adult (age 3 to 29) who may be struggling academically, socially, or with developing effective emotional coping skills. Often, the individuals I see have difficulty with attention, concentration, organization, and with meeting the daily demands required of them at school. I also offer much support to parents who may be frustrated with their attempts at connecting with their kids and who are in need of guidance relating to discipline techniques and behavior management.
Sheri Solinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
I have been providing counseling services to a variety of both adolescent and adult client populations for the past 17 years. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in the State of New Jersey. Additionally, I completed a post-master's certificate program in Advanced Clinical Practice, and attended trauma trainings through the Manhattan Institute of Psychoanalysis. I am trained in DBT and also utilize cognitive behavioral interventions, mindfulness, motivational enhancement and the mind-body connection associated with trauma.
I have been providing counseling services to a variety of both adolescent and adult client populations for the past 17 years. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in the State of New Jersey. Additionally, I completed a post-master's certificate program in Advanced Clinical Practice, and attended trauma trainings through the Manhattan Institute of Psychoanalysis. I am trained in DBT and also utilize cognitive behavioral interventions, mindfulness, motivational enhancement and the mind-body connection associated with trauma.
Are you one who wants to address past trauma and depression? Have you been challenged by a current situation such as grief, caregiving, or personal development? Are you tired of being stuck in familiar cycles and want to make practical, sustainable changes in your life? Well, you’ve come to the right page. I’m here to support you on your journey, whether you’re a teen, adult, or elder.
Are you one who wants to address past trauma and depression? Have you been challenged by a current situation such as grief, caregiving, or personal development? Are you tired of being stuck in familiar cycles and want to make practical, sustainable changes in your life? Well, you’ve come to the right page. I’m here to support you on your journey, whether you’re a teen, adult, or elder.
Hal Jordan Ketofsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCIA-C, LCADC
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Specializing in adolescent issues, substance abuse, stress related disorders, and life transitions, I provide outpatient counseling for teens, adults, couples, and families, in a comfortable private setting.
My approach is eclectic, with a combination of client centered and cognitive-behavioral philosophy. I strongly believe that the most important predictor of potential success in therapy is the initial connection and development of a client-therapist relationship.
Specializing in adolescent issues, substance abuse, stress related disorders, and life transitions, I provide outpatient counseling for teens, adults, couples, and families, in a comfortable private setting.
My approach is eclectic, with a combination of client centered and cognitive-behavioral philosophy. I strongly believe that the most important predictor of potential success in therapy is the initial connection and development of a client-therapist relationship.
Cliff Koblin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, CIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
I have many years of successful counseling experience working with adolescent and adult clients in the areas of: Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Depression and Anxiety, Stress and Transition, Impulse Control Disorders and Domestic Violence which includes working with individuals that struggle with Anger and Rage Issues. I work with individuals who often have additional, legal, occupational or school related involvement. I am both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
I have many years of successful counseling experience working with adolescent and adult clients in the areas of: Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Depression and Anxiety, Stress and Transition, Impulse Control Disorders and Domestic Violence which includes working with individuals that struggle with Anger and Rage Issues. I work with individuals who often have additional, legal, occupational or school related involvement. I am both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
I have worked with the adolescent population within the school setting as a special educator and school counselor.
My areas of strength are relationship building and my compassion and warmth when working with adolescents and adults. I am able to build a sense of strength and hope with clients that I work with in treatment. I have a realistic and reasonable approach in meeting the individual needs of clients. I believe that each person requires personalized treatment and needs to be communicated with throughout the therapy process.
I have worked with the adolescent population within the school setting as a special educator and school counselor.
My areas of strength are relationship building and my compassion and warmth when working with adolescents and adults. I am able to build a sense of strength and hope with clients that I work with in treatment. I have a realistic and reasonable approach in meeting the individual needs of clients. I believe that each person requires personalized treatment and needs to be communicated with throughout the therapy process.
Spotswood Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
I tend to work well with adolescent clients who appreciate a transparent approach to obtaining their goals & mending familial & relational stress.
Simply put, an ideal client is the one who just shows up. Whether or not you have been gently encouraged to seek therapy or you have made the decision on your own, it takes courage and intention to move forward on your journey towards growth, self-awareness, and healing.
I tend to work well with adolescent clients who appreciate a transparent approach to obtaining their goals & mending familial & relational stress.
Simply put, an ideal client is the one who just shows up. Whether or not you have been gently encouraged to seek therapy or you have made the decision on your own, it takes courage and intention to move forward on your journey towards growth, self-awareness, and healing.
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East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
Once a previous skeptic, the quality of my personal and professional life significantly improved through therapy once I learned to trust the process and invest in myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Counselor Education. I am a US Army veteran and have worked extensively with Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, and challenging adolescent behaviors with civilian and military families.
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Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
Take Courage provides individual, group, family, and adolescent counseling.
Carl Jung once said "Im not what happened to me, I'm what I choose to become". Life produces circumstances which weigh one down, cause a sense of burden, oppression, even feelings of guilt and shame. Here at Take Courage Counseling the journey is a gentle and a secure passage towards empowerment, security, and insight into the matters which we once allowed to take our power.
Take Courage provides individual, group, family, and adolescent counseling.
Carl Jung once said "Im not what happened to me, I'm what I choose to become". Life produces circumstances which weigh one down, cause a sense of burden, oppression, even feelings of guilt and shame. Here at Take Courage Counseling the journey is a gentle and a secure passage towards empowerment, security, and insight into the matters which we once allowed to take our power.
Center for Therapy and Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
You have the power to change your story. Your past does not dictate your future. Be your own editor and rewrite your narrative. We welcome all people and invite you to join us in this journey towards healthier living. Our focus is on your unique possibilities and using your strengths to overcome challenges and change your path. You don’t have to face the difficulties of life alone. We provide a vast array of services and are ready to work with you in your personal journey towards a more confident, healthier and resilient future. Ready to take charge of your story?
You have the power to change your story. Your past does not dictate your future. Be your own editor and rewrite your narrative. We welcome all people and invite you to join us in this journey towards healthier living. Our focus is on your unique possibilities and using your strengths to overcome challenges and change your path. You don’t have to face the difficulties of life alone. We provide a vast array of services and are ready to work with you in your personal journey towards a more confident, healthier and resilient future. Ready to take charge of your story?
Jennifer L Hilligus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Hello! My name is Jennifer Hilligus. I am a counselor and an educator. My approach to counseling is tailored to each individual, couple or family. I feel strongly that we must work to understand our patterns of thinking in order to identify why we feel and act the way that we do. During the therapeutic process, we will study your personal traits and patterns and develop ways to achieve all of your counseling goals. You can do it. I can help.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Hilligus. I am a counselor and an educator. My approach to counseling is tailored to each individual, couple or family. I feel strongly that we must work to understand our patterns of thinking in order to identify why we feel and act the way that we do. During the therapeutic process, we will study your personal traits and patterns and develop ways to achieve all of your counseling goals. You can do it. I can help.
Olive Branch Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
Healing is a personal journey! It takes a lot of courage to discuss yourself and your fears. But everyone is totally capable of doing so. I am very adamant about effective communication and helping others find their happiness. As we navigate through our lives, we all hit some tough spots and may have a lot of unanswered questions. My goal is for everyone to leave the session feeling heard.
Healing is a personal journey! It takes a lot of courage to discuss yourself and your fears. But everyone is totally capable of doing so. I am very adamant about effective communication and helping others find their happiness. As we navigate through our lives, we all hit some tough spots and may have a lot of unanswered questions. My goal is for everyone to leave the session feeling heard.
I provide adult ADHD assessment, individual therapy, and couples therapy. If you grew up with emotionally unhealthy parents, experienced trauma, or abuse, you might know you need therapy but feel afraid of taking that first step. You might not be sure if you will be able to open up and receive the help you need. Through the work we do together, we can find a way through the stuck spaces inside so that you can allow yourself to feel intimacy in healthy relationships, know your power to make choices in your life, fully experience your positive emotions, and trust your ability to know that you are finally safe.
I provide adult ADHD assessment, individual therapy, and couples therapy. If you grew up with emotionally unhealthy parents, experienced trauma, or abuse, you might know you need therapy but feel afraid of taking that first step. You might not be sure if you will be able to open up and receive the help you need. Through the work we do together, we can find a way through the stuck spaces inside so that you can allow yourself to feel intimacy in healthy relationships, know your power to make choices in your life, fully experience your positive emotions, and trust your ability to know that you are finally safe.
Cathi Fischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Deciding to come for counseling can be a difficult decision. A supportive and nurturing environment is waiting when you come into the office. Together, we will create an atmosphere of trust and comfort that will allow you to explore your needs while I support you in finding solutions. My 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with issues of anxiety, depression and grief, to name a few, will help me to tailor treatment to what works best for each individual or family. My knowledge also expands to working with children, adolescents and families going through chronic and terminal medical illness.
Deciding to come for counseling can be a difficult decision. A supportive and nurturing environment is waiting when you come into the office. Together, we will create an atmosphere of trust and comfort that will allow you to explore your needs while I support you in finding solutions. My 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with issues of anxiety, depression and grief, to name a few, will help me to tailor treatment to what works best for each individual or family. My knowledge also expands to working with children, adolescents and families going through chronic and terminal medical illness.
Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
We also have a comprehensive DBT program for adolescents struggling with trauma, depression, self-harm, and suicidality.
We started the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with one mission: to help children, adolescents, and young adults live more meaningful and productive lives. Both raising a child and being one are tall orders in today’s climate. And having a psychological condition often compounds the challenges. We envision a world where youth can succeed, both in spite of their challenges and because of them; where they will develop and implement the skills to overcome their challenges; and where they believe that they can accomplish anything to which they put their minds.
We also have a comprehensive DBT program for adolescents struggling with trauma, depression, self-harm, and suicidality.
We started the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with one mission: to help children, adolescents, and young adults live more meaningful and productive lives. Both raising a child and being one are tall orders in today’s climate. And having a psychological condition often compounds the challenges. We envision a world where youth can succeed, both in spite of their challenges and because of them; where they will develop and implement the skills to overcome their challenges; and where they believe that they can accomplish anything to which they put their minds.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.