Child Therapists in Lebanon, NJ
Child Play Therapy with a Family Connection
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, EAP
Verified Verified
Lebanon, NJ 08833
We are one of the very few private practitioners that work with young children in our area.
We work with young children between 4-12 doing play therapy (which can incorporate CBT, Choice, or Solution Focused modalities); as well as tweens and teens, and individual adult clients. We can provide cooperative parenting sessions for divorced or divorcing couples, and parent coaching for families in need. Currently a Certified Play Therapist. Some of the issues we work with include: anxiety; separation anxiety; specific phobias; depression; oppositional defiant disorder; anger management; low self esteem; ADHD; coping with death; adjustments to divorce or new baby; sibling rivalry; and school issues.
We are one of the very few private practitioners that work with young children in our area.
We work with young children between 4-12 doing play therapy (which can incorporate CBT, Choice, or Solution Focused modalities); as well as tweens and teens, and individual adult clients. We can provide cooperative parenting sessions for divorced or divorcing couples, and parent coaching for families in need. Currently a Certified Play Therapist. Some of the issues we work with include: anxiety; separation anxiety; specific phobias; depression; oppositional defiant disorder; anger management; low self esteem; ADHD; coping with death; adjustments to divorce or new baby; sibling rivalry; and school issues.
I have experience working with people of all ages and stages in life. Imagine meeting someone who understands you and can help you sort through life’s twists and turns. From young children to older adults and couples I have an eclectic approach to suit the needs of each individual client. My office is a safe and comfortable space where clients feel supported while they learn effective coping skills.
I have experience working with people of all ages and stages in life. Imagine meeting someone who understands you and can help you sort through life’s twists and turns. From young children to older adults and couples I have an eclectic approach to suit the needs of each individual client. My office is a safe and comfortable space where clients feel supported while they learn effective coping skills.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor for almost 20 years, I am a highly trained and experienced therapist who has a thorough understanding of the complex needs and challenges that our children, adolescents, and young adults face today. I utilize a multi-modal approach that is tailored to fit the needs of each individual served.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor for almost 20 years, I am a highly trained and experienced therapist who has a thorough understanding of the complex needs and challenges that our children, adolescents, and young adults face today. I utilize a multi-modal approach that is tailored to fit the needs of each individual served.
I look forward to being a part of your support system and helping you or your child lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling worried or unable to fully enjoy previous hobbies or interests that you once looked forward to? Or are you a parent of a child who is struggling emotionally or behaviorally in school or at home? It takes a great amount of strength to admit an answer to any of these, let alone seek therapy. I admire the courage of each and every person who makes the decision to come to therapy. My experience involves providing individual, group, and school counseling services to children as young as 2 years old, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have unique experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
I look forward to being a part of your support system and helping you or your child lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling worried or unable to fully enjoy previous hobbies or interests that you once looked forward to? Or are you a parent of a child who is struggling emotionally or behaviorally in school or at home? It takes a great amount of strength to admit an answer to any of these, let alone seek therapy. I admire the courage of each and every person who makes the decision to come to therapy. My experience involves providing individual, group, and school counseling services to children as young as 2 years old, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have unique experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Throughout my career I have worked with adults, adolescents and children who have experienced a wide range of problems.
Most people enter therapy looking to change some aspect of their lives. Some people know exactly how they want their lives to be different and simply need help developing skills to achieve their goals. Other people may need to spend more time determining exactly what type of change they need.
Throughout my career I have worked with adults, adolescents and children who have experienced a wide range of problems.
Most people enter therapy looking to change some aspect of their lives. Some people know exactly how they want their lives to be different and simply need help developing skills to achieve their goals. Other people may need to spend more time determining exactly what type of change they need.
Gwen Blake Birch Tree Therapeutic Arts
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MFT, ICST, SAC, SAC,CZT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Accepting New Clients. It is beautiful to live a meaningful, congruent and focused life. Creating clarity and identifying what needs change in your life opens new ways to cope, creating space for amazing change in your life today. Managing unfamiliar and familiar stress is a critical part of therapeutic healing in our life struggles which cause avoidance, overthinking, big emotions, or unhelpful habits and attitudes, which cycle and leave you feeling frustrated and feeling ineffective. Individuals ( child-adults), couples, and families are welcome. I offer appointments (8am - 8pm) in my new office space (and online).
Accepting New Clients. It is beautiful to live a meaningful, congruent and focused life. Creating clarity and identifying what needs change in your life opens new ways to cope, creating space for amazing change in your life today. Managing unfamiliar and familiar stress is a critical part of therapeutic healing in our life struggles which cause avoidance, overthinking, big emotions, or unhelpful habits and attitudes, which cycle and leave you feeling frustrated and feeling ineffective. Individuals ( child-adults), couples, and families are welcome. I offer appointments (8am - 8pm) in my new office space (and online).
Donna Gapas, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Taking the first step towards therapy can be a difficult process. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can't change difficult situations of the past. We can work together to understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying integrative, holistic therapy approaches and techniques, we will identify behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation, I will help you to achieve your goals.
Taking the first step towards therapy can be a difficult process. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can't change difficult situations of the past. We can work together to understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying integrative, holistic therapy approaches and techniques, we will identify behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation, I will help you to achieve your goals.
Melissa Dolgos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Hello, I am someone who is genuine, caring, approachable and practical as a therapist. The populations I serve are pre - adolescents, adolescents, adults, couples, and parents. I have over 7 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders and peer issues. I am fully trained in Dialectal Behavior Therapy. Other specialties include self harm, self esteem and Asperger's.
Hello, I am someone who is genuine, caring, approachable and practical as a therapist. The populations I serve are pre - adolescents, adolescents, adults, couples, and parents. I have over 7 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders and peer issues. I am fully trained in Dialectal Behavior Therapy. Other specialties include self harm, self esteem and Asperger's.
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I work with children, adolescents, and adults. My direct work focused on providing counseling services to parents and their children. Services provided included case management, individual therapy, family counseling, marital therapy, and psychoeducation. In addition, my experience lies in working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger management, parenting education, children's behavioral issues, and relaxation/mindfulness. I am also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I pride myself on consistently attending new trainings and webinars to stay educated and informed.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. My direct work focused on providing counseling services to parents and their children. Services provided included case management, individual therapy, family counseling, marital therapy, and psychoeducation. In addition, my experience lies in working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger management, parenting education, children's behavioral issues, and relaxation/mindfulness. I am also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I pride myself on consistently attending new trainings and webinars to stay educated and informed.
I work with children, adults, families and couples, and I view people as individuals with unique experiences, concerns, goals and preferences for addressing their issues.
If you are struggling with personal, family or relationship issues, I offer a slightly different approach than you might expect. Contrary to how some view therapy, I believe there is far more "right" than "wrong" with people who seek help -- strengths allowing them to overcome seemingly overwhelming obstacles. I'm a therapist, but I'm also a parent and husband who makes plenty of mistakes. Luckily, perfection isn't necessary or even desirable, as it often takes only small, positive changes to yield significant benefits. Things can get better, sometimes quickly, if you begin taking steps in the right direction.
I work with children, adults, families and couples, and I view people as individuals with unique experiences, concerns, goals and preferences for addressing their issues.
If you are struggling with personal, family or relationship issues, I offer a slightly different approach than you might expect. Contrary to how some view therapy, I believe there is far more "right" than "wrong" with people who seek help -- strengths allowing them to overcome seemingly overwhelming obstacles. I'm a therapist, but I'm also a parent and husband who makes plenty of mistakes. Luckily, perfection isn't necessary or even desirable, as it often takes only small, positive changes to yield significant benefits. Things can get better, sometimes quickly, if you begin taking steps in the right direction.
Tressabelle Euchler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Annandale, NJ 08801 (Online Only)
I am a trauma-informed therapist and licensed social worker working towards getting my clinical license. I have an undergraduate degree from Stockton University in social work specializing in children. And I have a master's degree from Monmouth University in social work specializing in clinical work with children and families. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults struggling with many issues, such as anxiety, ADHD, developmental disorders, learning delays, peer relationships, self-worth, and much more.
I am a trauma-informed therapist and licensed social worker working towards getting my clinical license. I have an undergraduate degree from Stockton University in social work specializing in children. And I have a master's degree from Monmouth University in social work specializing in clinical work with children and families. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults struggling with many issues, such as anxiety, ADHD, developmental disorders, learning delays, peer relationships, self-worth, and much more.
I know firsthand how hard it is to knit families together and allow children to heal from childhood abuse and traumatic losses.
I have been a parent trainer, mentor, and coach for over 15 years, specifically working with children who were adopted or survived childhood maltreatment. I am a TBRI (Trust-based relational intervention) Practitioner and hold a Master of Science in child and adolescent developmental psychology. As an adoptive mom and licensed foster parent, who has worked with adoptive/foster families for over 14 years, I see the challenges and complexities of trauma and loss daily. As an adoptee and child advocate, I enthusiastically support adoptees and survivors of childhood maltreatment creating strategies for success and seeing them thrive!
I know firsthand how hard it is to knit families together and allow children to heal from childhood abuse and traumatic losses.
I have been a parent trainer, mentor, and coach for over 15 years, specifically working with children who were adopted or survived childhood maltreatment. I am a TBRI (Trust-based relational intervention) Practitioner and hold a Master of Science in child and adolescent developmental psychology. As an adoptive mom and licensed foster parent, who has worked with adoptive/foster families for over 14 years, I see the challenges and complexities of trauma and loss daily. As an adoptee and child advocate, I enthusiastically support adoptees and survivors of childhood maltreatment creating strategies for success and seeing them thrive!
Renee Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, BCD
Verified Verified
Readington, NJ 08870 (Online Only)
Children's problems can be the impetus for the family to get help with confusion and feelings of helplessness.
When I think of my work as a therapist, what lifts my spirit is the enormous potential of people for living a full life; a potential they are often unaware of. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Therapy helps to identify them and develop the tools to improve their lives. The goals: enhanced self-esteem, reduced tension, more expressiveness....a fuller life. Whether I work with the child, adolescent, adult, individual, couple or family, I find the work inspiring.
Children's problems can be the impetus for the family to get help with confusion and feelings of helplessness.
When I think of my work as a therapist, what lifts my spirit is the enormous potential of people for living a full life; a potential they are often unaware of. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Therapy helps to identify them and develop the tools to improve their lives. The goals: enhanced self-esteem, reduced tension, more expressiveness....a fuller life. Whether I work with the child, adolescent, adult, individual, couple or family, I find the work inspiring.
While I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career, I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults.
"Life may not get easier or more forgiving, but we can get stronger and more resilient." Growing up in today's society comes with many pressures and challenges that can have an enormous impact on our youth. Through a collaborative relationship, I will assist my client in reaching realistic and attainable goals. Through healthy coping skills they will learn to better handle life's everyday stressors. I understand that the decision to pursue therapy can be a difficult process. It is my goal to provide a safe place for my clients so that they may bring out the best in themselves.
While I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career, I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults.
"Life may not get easier or more forgiving, but we can get stronger and more resilient." Growing up in today's society comes with many pressures and challenges that can have an enormous impact on our youth. Through a collaborative relationship, I will assist my client in reaching realistic and attainable goals. Through healthy coping skills they will learn to better handle life's everyday stressors. I understand that the decision to pursue therapy can be a difficult process. It is my goal to provide a safe place for my clients so that they may bring out the best in themselves.
Lisa Morra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822
During these uncertain times, feelings of worry, sadness, anger and loneliness are more common, but you are not alone and do not need to face these feelings in isolation. My goal is to support you as we work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will find compassion, understanding and resolution. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist I have 20+ years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, parent/ child attachment, grief/loss, family issues, child play therapy and parent training for adoption/foster care.
During these uncertain times, feelings of worry, sadness, anger and loneliness are more common, but you are not alone and do not need to face these feelings in isolation. My goal is to support you as we work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will find compassion, understanding and resolution. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist I have 20+ years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, parent/ child attachment, grief/loss, family issues, child play therapy and parent training for adoption/foster care.
Embodied Art Therapy & Yoga, LLC
Art Therapist, MS, ATR-BC, EMDR-T, LPAT, ATCS
Verified Verified
Clinton, NJ 08809
Waitlist for new clients
After over 15 years working with children, teens, & adults, I am passionate to share my experiences with you and your family.
*I'm accepting clients with am/early pm availability* Unhelpful behaviors, emotions, thoughts, & beliefs sometimes indicate we don't have the words&life experiences on which to reflect and find solutions/hope. These can be an expression of unmet needs, uncommunicated truths, insufficient coping skills, and can be signals that something is not OK. There is hope. People can communicate, heal, grow, understand, empathize, & manage their lives to thrive, succeed, and feel satisfied. Together we can find a way. I also coach parents to help best understand/communicate with their child/teen/developmentally disabled adult child.
After over 15 years working with children, teens, & adults, I am passionate to share my experiences with you and your family.
*I'm accepting clients with am/early pm availability* Unhelpful behaviors, emotions, thoughts, & beliefs sometimes indicate we don't have the words&life experiences on which to reflect and find solutions/hope. These can be an expression of unmet needs, uncommunicated truths, insufficient coping skills, and can be signals that something is not OK. There is hope. People can communicate, heal, grow, understand, empathize, & manage their lives to thrive, succeed, and feel satisfied. Together we can find a way. I also coach parents to help best understand/communicate with their child/teen/developmentally disabled adult child.
Natalie A Kurzeja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peapack, NJ 07977
As a mother of three children I understand the delicate balance of home, work life and the stressors that many people encounter.
Hope gives you strength, encouragement, peace and the ability to press on and move forward. Without it we feel stuck, depressed and even hopeless. I can help foster positive growth in your life, help you see that change really is possible, and that there is always hope.
As a mother of three children I understand the delicate balance of home, work life and the stressors that many people encounter.
Hope gives you strength, encouragement, peace and the ability to press on and move forward. Without it we feel stuck, depressed and even hopeless. I can help foster positive growth in your life, help you see that change really is possible, and that there is always hope.
I provide a safe, calm, empathetic space for children to explore anxieties, work on behavior management concerns, improve self esteem, navigate the world with autism or adhd, process traumatic events and overcome issues with adjustment or abandonment.
Providing in-person therapy for children 3-13! When kids have big feelings they need a safe place to process and explore them. I welcome all kids ages 3-13 to come and work on feelings, coping skills, self esteem, communication, and more in our play therapy room. Play is the language of children and is how they communicate. It opens doors for them to understand themselves and the world around them. I can help facilitate this process utilizing a child centered play therapy approach while also incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
I provide a safe, calm, empathetic space for children to explore anxieties, work on behavior management concerns, improve self esteem, navigate the world with autism or adhd, process traumatic events and overcome issues with adjustment or abandonment.
Providing in-person therapy for children 3-13! When kids have big feelings they need a safe place to process and explore them. I welcome all kids ages 3-13 to come and work on feelings, coping skills, self esteem, communication, and more in our play therapy room. Play is the language of children and is how they communicate. It opens doors for them to understand themselves and the world around them. I can help facilitate this process utilizing a child centered play therapy approach while also incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
I was the Associate Director and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Institute for the Study of Child Development of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Life is filled with many opportunities as well as challenges. My goal is to help children and adolescents recognize and seize those opportunities and overcome any challenges and obstacles that get in their way. By helping them create a positive mindset, build effective coping strategies, and expand their repertoire of problem-solving skills, they can live a healthy, satisfying, and successful social and academic life. The earlier these skills are cultivated within the child or adolescent, the greater the opportunities to practice and utilize them to their benefit.
I was the Associate Director and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Institute for the Study of Child Development of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Life is filled with many opportunities as well as challenges. My goal is to help children and adolescents recognize and seize those opportunities and overcome any challenges and obstacles that get in their way. By helping them create a positive mindset, build effective coping strategies, and expand their repertoire of problem-solving skills, they can live a healthy, satisfying, and successful social and academic life. The earlier these skills are cultivated within the child or adolescent, the greater the opportunities to practice and utilize them to their benefit.
She uses SPACE techniques to equip parents with tools to support their children’s emotional needs.
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.
She uses SPACE techniques to equip parents with tools to support their children’s emotional needs.
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.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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.