Parenting Therapists in Livingston, NJ
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.
"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals by coming up with a plan that is tailored to the needs of each client." I utilize a variety of techniques including: CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness. I have worked extensively with Depression, and Anxiety Disorders including Panic, GAD, and Selective Mutism. Life transitions can be stressful, whether it is a new baby, parental challenges, or taking care of an aging parent. My office is a very supportive, non-judgmental place where you can share whatever life challenges you are looking to overcome.
"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals by coming up with a plan that is tailored to the needs of each client." I utilize a variety of techniques including: CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness. I have worked extensively with Depression, and Anxiety Disorders including Panic, GAD, and Selective Mutism. Life transitions can be stressful, whether it is a new baby, parental challenges, or taking care of an aging parent. My office is a very supportive, non-judgmental place where you can share whatever life challenges you are looking to overcome.
My specialties include: 1) Stress management and Stress reduction; 2) Depression, Optimism and Resiliency; 3) Career Issues and Relationship Problems; 4) Body Image/Eating Issues; 5) Parenting issues with adolescents and young adults; 6) Helping young adults navigate the challenges of college, work, life balance and relationships; 7) Empty nest transition.
I like to work collaboratively with clients of all ages to help with the following: success at work or school, cultivating satisfying relationships, stress reduction, stress management, fostering a hopeful and optimistic attitude, reducing depression and anxiety, and fostering a healthy relationship with one's body. Together, we will explore what gets in the way of maximizing your potential for success and happiness and come up with strategies to help you to feel better.
My specialties include: 1) Stress management and Stress reduction; 2) Depression, Optimism and Resiliency; 3) Career Issues and Relationship Problems; 4) Body Image/Eating Issues; 5) Parenting issues with adolescents and young adults; 6) Helping young adults navigate the challenges of college, work, life balance and relationships; 7) Empty nest transition.
I like to work collaboratively with clients of all ages to help with the following: success at work or school, cultivating satisfying relationships, stress reduction, stress management, fostering a hopeful and optimistic attitude, reducing depression and anxiety, and fostering a healthy relationship with one's body. Together, we will explore what gets in the way of maximizing your potential for success and happiness and come up with strategies to help you to feel better.
Whether you are seeking support for your child, for yourself, or with parenting I look forward to working with you.
I am a New York and New Jersey licensed clinical psychologist with a physical office located in Montclair, New Jersey. I am authorized to provide telehealth in all 33 PSYPACT participating states. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist, I currently serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients ranging in age from childhood through adulthood. In all cases my goal in therapy is to help individuals manage life challenges by building on unique strengths and moving towards personal values. I aspire to be neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA affirming, and culturally responsive.
Whether you are seeking support for your child, for yourself, or with parenting I look forward to working with you.
I am a New York and New Jersey licensed clinical psychologist with a physical office located in Montclair, New Jersey. I am authorized to provide telehealth in all 33 PSYPACT participating states. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist, I currently serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients ranging in age from childhood through adulthood. In all cases my goal in therapy is to help individuals manage life challenges by building on unique strengths and moving towards personal values. I aspire to be neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA affirming, and culturally responsive.
My aim is to provide evidence-based treatment in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder/Director of the North Jersey Center for Anxiety and Stress Management. I specialize in providing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults with anxiety, relationship challenges, women's health issues, and difficult life transitions. I have a sub-specialty in helping parents use CBT strategies to navigate the stresses of parenting and wrote a book on the topic, Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood-and Relax into Your New Self.
My aim is to provide evidence-based treatment in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder/Director of the North Jersey Center for Anxiety and Stress Management. I specialize in providing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults with anxiety, relationship challenges, women's health issues, and difficult life transitions. I have a sub-specialty in helping parents use CBT strategies to navigate the stresses of parenting and wrote a book on the topic, Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood-and Relax into Your New Self.
If you are parenting a child with or without special needs, I can help you to lower your stress level and to create a life filled with balance and joy.
For a family unit to thrive each member must feel understood and supported. As a psychologist with a specialization in neuropsychology, I conduct comprehensive evaluations to help parents and educators understand the unique needs of children/adolescents and to ensure they are receiving the appropriate supports to address their individual strengths and differences. I also understand the challenges that come along with parenting children who are neurotypical and neurodivergent, and provide psychotherapy to support all parents.
If you are parenting a child with or without special needs, I can help you to lower your stress level and to create a life filled with balance and joy.
For a family unit to thrive each member must feel understood and supported. As a psychologist with a specialization in neuropsychology, I conduct comprehensive evaluations to help parents and educators understand the unique needs of children/adolescents and to ensure they are receiving the appropriate supports to address their individual strengths and differences. I also understand the challenges that come along with parenting children who are neurotypical and neurodivergent, and provide psychotherapy to support all parents.
It is near impossible to treat children without parent collaboration.
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.
It is near impossible to treat children without parent collaboration.
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.
Stacey Pinilis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
You don’t have to leave your old self behind when you become a parent.
Are you a mom trying to manage the everyday chaos of family life? Are you also dealing with the unique challenges of food allergies within your family? You want to be the parent you know yourself to be, yet you keep letting yourself down. Juggling kids, work, and life can leave you feeling drained. You just want some help to find that sweet spot where you can stop yelling and rediscover the joy of family life. For moms dealing with the ups and downs of food allergies, it can feel so overwhelming and lonely. The constant worry, label-checking, and meal planning is exhausting. Keeping your child safe is a full time job.
You don’t have to leave your old self behind when you become a parent.
Are you a mom trying to manage the everyday chaos of family life? Are you also dealing with the unique challenges of food allergies within your family? You want to be the parent you know yourself to be, yet you keep letting yourself down. Juggling kids, work, and life can leave you feeling drained. You just want some help to find that sweet spot where you can stop yelling and rediscover the joy of family life. For moms dealing with the ups and downs of food allergies, it can feel so overwhelming and lonely. The constant worry, label-checking, and meal planning is exhausting. Keeping your child safe is a full time job.
My ideal client is grappling with a multitude of challenges and seeking support in their therapeutic journey. This client's primary concerns revolve around the quest to discover their authentic self and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. A devoted parent they are navigating the complexities of raising a child diagnosed with autism, adding an extra layer of responsibility and emotional weight to their daily life. Central to the client's therapeutic goals is the desire to unearth the positive aspects of their life. They're eager to shift their focus from challenges to blessings, fostering resilience and a sense of gratitude.
My ideal client is grappling with a multitude of challenges and seeking support in their therapeutic journey. This client's primary concerns revolve around the quest to discover their authentic self and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. A devoted parent they are navigating the complexities of raising a child diagnosed with autism, adding an extra layer of responsibility and emotional weight to their daily life. Central to the client's therapeutic goals is the desire to unearth the positive aspects of their life. They're eager to shift their focus from challenges to blessings, fostering resilience and a sense of gratitude.
Samantha Schindelheim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039
Specifically, I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior (TF-CBT).
Hi! I'm Dr. Samantha Schindelheim and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with young children, teens, adults and parents struggling with mood and anxiety issues, trauma, behavioral issues, and interpersonal challenges. I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions to help individuals function successfully in their home, school, and communities. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting space for my clients to grow. Therapy is hard work and I aim to help you find value and success in the work that we do together.
Specifically, I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior (TF-CBT).
Hi! I'm Dr. Samantha Schindelheim and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with young children, teens, adults and parents struggling with mood and anxiety issues, trauma, behavioral issues, and interpersonal challenges. I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions to help individuals function successfully in their home, school, and communities. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting space for my clients to grow. Therapy is hard work and I aim to help you find value and success in the work that we do together.
I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, and want clients to feel a sense of compassion and real concern for their welfare. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, with an additional emphasis on providing treatment for anxiety disorders and interpersonal stress. I also work with families on parenting and child behavioral issues, coparenting after divorce, and mediation.
I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, and want clients to feel a sense of compassion and real concern for their welfare. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, with an additional emphasis on providing treatment for anxiety disorders and interpersonal stress. I also work with families on parenting and child behavioral issues, coparenting after divorce, and mediation.
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Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
I also help both couples and individuals find better ways to relate, manage anxiety, emotional reactivity, deal with parenting, family, and daily stressors.
Need online marriage or couples therapy to help you cope with some challenges in your relationship or family? Or do you need help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or grief? I am a down-to-earth, compassionate therapist at Maplewood Counseling. I provide marriage counseling, couples therapy, premarital counseling and relationship therapy. I help with communication problems, infidelity, family conflict, and decisions to stay or separate. I also help individuals with anxiety, depression and other personal concerns. I'm open, accepting, easy to connect with. Need help to get through a difficult time? Get in touch.
I also help both couples and individuals find better ways to relate, manage anxiety, emotional reactivity, deal with parenting, family, and daily stressors.
Need online marriage or couples therapy to help you cope with some challenges in your relationship or family? Or do you need help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or grief? I am a down-to-earth, compassionate therapist at Maplewood Counseling. I provide marriage counseling, couples therapy, premarital counseling and relationship therapy. I help with communication problems, infidelity, family conflict, and decisions to stay or separate. I also help individuals with anxiety, depression and other personal concerns. I'm open, accepting, easy to connect with. Need help to get through a difficult time? Get in touch.
She specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Parent Management Training (PMT), which are strength-based approaches that focus specifically on practical coping skill acquisition and are uniquely tailored to each client's individual goals.
Dr. Morris is a clinical psychologist who provides a range of evidence-based therapy, group, and consulting services to children, adolescents, adults, families, schools, and organizations. She has an active and direct therapeutic style, which can be described more like coaching than traditional psychotherapy. She likes to infuse humor and irreverence throughout her work, disarming her clients and keeping the difficult process of confronting one’s issues as engaging and interesting as possible. Her goal is to increase motivation and reduce barriers that keep clients stuck in ineffective patterns in their lives and relationships.
She specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Parent Management Training (PMT), which are strength-based approaches that focus specifically on practical coping skill acquisition and are uniquely tailored to each client's individual goals.
Dr. Morris is a clinical psychologist who provides a range of evidence-based therapy, group, and consulting services to children, adolescents, adults, families, schools, and organizations. She has an active and direct therapeutic style, which can be described more like coaching than traditional psychotherapy. She likes to infuse humor and irreverence throughout her work, disarming her clients and keeping the difficult process of confronting one’s issues as engaging and interesting as possible. Her goal is to increase motivation and reduce barriers that keep clients stuck in ineffective patterns in their lives and relationships.
My areas of specialty include mood and anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults, parent training for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and behavioral difficulties, and support for new or expecting mothers.
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents/teens, young adults, parents, and families. I utilize cognitive behavioral interventions with a focus on acceptance-based techniques towards the treatment of a variety of diagnoses.
My areas of specialty include mood and anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults, parent training for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and behavioral difficulties, and support for new or expecting mothers.
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents/teens, young adults, parents, and families. I utilize cognitive behavioral interventions with a focus on acceptance-based techniques towards the treatment of a variety of diagnoses.
My specialties include: working with children, adolescents & adults to enhance self-esteem and body image; developing coping skills to overcome anxiety, depression and loss; navigating transitions including new parenting; improving interpersonal skills to foster better relationships.
Is your sadness lingering longer than you think it should? Are you feeling more anxious than you would like to? Whether you are overwhelmed by stress, sadness, transition, loss or loneliness, I can help. Navigating through the world with its everyday stressors can be difficult and I believe that you can never have too many people in your life who support you. I am a compassionate and interactive therapist who believes that by providing a safe environment, we can freely explore the possibilities for change.
My specialties include: working with children, adolescents & adults to enhance self-esteem and body image; developing coping skills to overcome anxiety, depression and loss; navigating transitions including new parenting; improving interpersonal skills to foster better relationships.
Is your sadness lingering longer than you think it should? Are you feeling more anxious than you would like to? Whether you are overwhelmed by stress, sadness, transition, loss or loneliness, I can help. Navigating through the world with its everyday stressors can be difficult and I believe that you can never have too many people in your life who support you. I am a compassionate and interactive therapist who believes that by providing a safe environment, we can freely explore the possibilities for change.
Susan L Saunders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NCPsyA, ACS
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Issues I have worked successfully with are addictions, marital problems, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders,low self-esteem, stress-related physical problems, achieving career goals, improving relationships, sexual problems, parenting, child/adolescent issues, depression, anxiety, adoption, infertility, thought disorders, and many more.
What gets in the way of having a satisfying life? Repetitive behaviors, thoughts, and feelings can be troubling. How can problems be resolved? Through talk therapy! Individuals, couples, and families enter treatment with concerns: issues in relationships, addictions, careers, school issues, depression, anxiety, parenting, child/adolescent issues, phobias, and many others. I work collaboratively with clients to resolve issues that prevent having a fulfilled life or reaching goals or accomplishments. For over 25 years I have worked with adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and young adults. Why not discuss your concerns?
Issues I have worked successfully with are addictions, marital problems, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders,low self-esteem, stress-related physical problems, achieving career goals, improving relationships, sexual problems, parenting, child/adolescent issues, depression, anxiety, adoption, infertility, thought disorders, and many more.
What gets in the way of having a satisfying life? Repetitive behaviors, thoughts, and feelings can be troubling. How can problems be resolved? Through talk therapy! Individuals, couples, and families enter treatment with concerns: issues in relationships, addictions, careers, school issues, depression, anxiety, parenting, child/adolescent issues, phobias, and many others. I work collaboratively with clients to resolve issues that prevent having a fulfilled life or reaching goals or accomplishments. For over 25 years I have worked with adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and young adults. Why not discuss your concerns?
I provide evaluations, therapeutic interventions, consultation, and testimony in the areas of juvenile and adult criminal (competency, criminal responsibility, and risk assessments), psychosexual risk assessments, parenting capacity, and custody/ parenting time evaluations.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in both New Jersey and New York. My clinical practice focuses on working with children, adolescent, adults, couples, and families with a variety of concerns ranging from adjustment reactions to severe mental illness. I also provide psychological testing for differential diagnosis, psychoeducational evaluations, and cognitive/executive functioning difficulties.
I provide evaluations, therapeutic interventions, consultation, and testimony in the areas of juvenile and adult criminal (competency, criminal responsibility, and risk assessments), psychosexual risk assessments, parenting capacity, and custody/ parenting time evaluations.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in both New Jersey and New York. My clinical practice focuses on working with children, adolescent, adults, couples, and families with a variety of concerns ranging from adjustment reactions to severe mental illness. I also provide psychological testing for differential diagnosis, psychoeducational evaluations, and cognitive/executive functioning difficulties.
K.M. Coelho-Vera, EdS, LPC, ACS
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Kimberly is a therapist specializing in individual, adolescent, and family therapy, she practices in Livingston, NJ. With over 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents both at a high school level and in a therapeutic setting. Kimberly also has experience working with domestic violence, life transitions, parenting skills, trauma, depression, and anger management. Additionally, she has worked at the university level teaching mental health counseling and psychology courses. Drawing from these experiences, Kimberly has helped clients gain stability in their lives and manage life’s challenges.
Kimberly is a therapist specializing in individual, adolescent, and family therapy, she practices in Livingston, NJ. With over 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents both at a high school level and in a therapeutic setting. Kimberly also has experience working with domestic violence, life transitions, parenting skills, trauma, depression, and anger management. Additionally, she has worked at the university level teaching mental health counseling and psychology courses. Drawing from these experiences, Kimberly has helped clients gain stability in their lives and manage life’s challenges.
David M Zimmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
My background includes working with teens, families, and adults on issues including executive functioning skills, parenting, depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, academic achievement, gender and sexuality and more.
Please call me for an initial courtesy phone consultation. In our initial discussion, we can talk about how we can work together to achieve your goals and identify target areas. I offer a productive, contemporary approach to counseling informed by person-centered therapy, using a combination of cognitive, dialectical behavioral techniques, and positive psychology. My practice extends from New York City to New Jersey, where I provide services to individuals and families in Livingston and the surrounding areas.
My background includes working with teens, families, and adults on issues including executive functioning skills, parenting, depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, academic achievement, gender and sexuality and more.
Please call me for an initial courtesy phone consultation. In our initial discussion, we can talk about how we can work together to achieve your goals and identify target areas. I offer a productive, contemporary approach to counseling informed by person-centered therapy, using a combination of cognitive, dialectical behavioral techniques, and positive psychology. My practice extends from New York City to New Jersey, where I provide services to individuals and families in Livingston and the surrounding areas.
I provide a safe, supportive and non- judgmental environment in which to help you deal with the challenges or difficulties you are experiencing in your life. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting issues, relationship issues or a health/medical condition, we will work together to find ways to help you better deal with your situation, find healthier ways of coping and experience a more manageable and fulfilling life.
I provide a safe, supportive and non- judgmental environment in which to help you deal with the challenges or difficulties you are experiencing in your life. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting issues, relationship issues or a health/medical condition, we will work together to find ways to help you better deal with your situation, find healthier ways of coping and experience a more manageable and fulfilling life.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.