Child Therapists in Metuchen, NJ
I involve parents in my work with child clients to enhance functioning in the home and collaborate with school staff as needed.
Thanks for viewing my profile. I work from a developmental perspective with clients across the age span. My treatment approach with children who may suffer from autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning disorders, or behavioral difficulties includes cognitive-behavioral methods, play therapy and joint parent-child sessions. My experience as a school psychologist and special education teacher informs my treatment. My approach to adolescent and adult treatment focuses on establishing a trusting relationship where client concerns can be expressed and addressed in a non-judgmental, collaborative atmosphere.
I involve parents in my work with child clients to enhance functioning in the home and collaborate with school staff as needed.
Thanks for viewing my profile. I work from a developmental perspective with clients across the age span. My treatment approach with children who may suffer from autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning disorders, or behavioral difficulties includes cognitive-behavioral methods, play therapy and joint parent-child sessions. My experience as a school psychologist and special education teacher informs my treatment. My approach to adolescent and adult treatment focuses on establishing a trusting relationship where client concerns can be expressed and addressed in a non-judgmental, collaborative atmosphere.
Taylor Zanon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
I work with couples, teens, and children of all ages.
Are you or your loved ones struggling to manage emotions? Does it feel like your family is in turmoil? Are you and your loved ones having difficulty seeing eye to eye? You are not the only one. On average, 1 in 5 Americans is struggling with mental health struggles, whether it be individual mental health issues or struggles in relationships. Though it may feel like you’ve tried everything under the sun, there is hope for change.
I work with couples, teens, and children of all ages.
Are you or your loved ones struggling to manage emotions? Does it feel like your family is in turmoil? Are you and your loved ones having difficulty seeing eye to eye? You are not the only one. On average, 1 in 5 Americans is struggling with mental health struggles, whether it be individual mental health issues or struggles in relationships. Though it may feel like you’ve tried everything under the sun, there is hope for change.
Nancy Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840 (Online Only)
If you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD or adjustment to any life circumstance, I can help. I have over 20 years experience and can offer expert application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The most highly regarded therapeutic techniques are implemented in a way that is designed to be collaborative and effective. Clients feel empowered to handle the difficult situations at present, but also have confidence in their skills to navigate future challenges.
If you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD or adjustment to any life circumstance, I can help. I have over 20 years experience and can offer expert application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The most highly regarded therapeutic techniques are implemented in a way that is designed to be collaborative and effective. Clients feel empowered to handle the difficult situations at present, but also have confidence in their skills to navigate future challenges.
Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am a Founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to academics and poor drive/motivation. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between children and their parents.
Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am a Founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to academics and poor drive/motivation. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between children and their parents.
Lauren LaSanta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Family and Youth Services. I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families and children and can offer a variety of solutions to address your challenges. I have a specialization in family therapy and have experience working with children with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience assisting with autism, ADHD, IEP's, special needs and behavioral modification.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Family and Youth Services. I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families and children and can offer a variety of solutions to address your challenges. I have a specialization in family therapy and have experience working with children with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience assisting with autism, ADHD, IEP's, special needs and behavioral modification.
Power In Play Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
Welcome! Through a collaborative effort, I work with children, adolescents, adults and their families, to navigate through life stressors, anxiety, depression and peer/family conflict, among other areas of struggle as well. You have taken the important first step of reaching out for help and support. The journey to a happier, healthier life can be lined with tough obstacles, but with the right support, people of all ages can achieve it.
Welcome! Through a collaborative effort, I work with children, adolescents, adults and their families, to navigate through life stressors, anxiety, depression and peer/family conflict, among other areas of struggle as well. You have taken the important first step of reaching out for help and support. The journey to a happier, healthier life can be lined with tough obstacles, but with the right support, people of all ages can achieve it.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work. My experience includes working as a clinician and clinical supervisor in mental health, hospital, and school settings. I have also been in private practice for over fifteen years, where I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I am flexible in my approach in order to best help you build on your strengths and reach your desired goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work. My experience includes working as a clinician and clinical supervisor in mental health, hospital, and school settings. I have also been in private practice for over fifteen years, where I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I am flexible in my approach in order to best help you build on your strengths and reach your desired goals.
Thank you for viewing my profile. Art Therapy helps individuals to improve their mood and find a more fulfilling life. Through both art and talk therapies we address such issues as: social anxiety, difficulty in relationships, OCD, bullying, eating disorders, family relationships, boundary setting, gender/sexuality identification, and depression. My work with children has encompassed: behavioral problems in school and social situations, bullying and autism spectrum disorder. Find out about free art therapy sessions for children targeted by bullies. Contact me using the code words: Art Against Bullying.
Thank you for viewing my profile. Art Therapy helps individuals to improve their mood and find a more fulfilling life. Through both art and talk therapies we address such issues as: social anxiety, difficulty in relationships, OCD, bullying, eating disorders, family relationships, boundary setting, gender/sexuality identification, and depression. My work with children has encompassed: behavioral problems in school and social situations, bullying and autism spectrum disorder. Find out about free art therapy sessions for children targeted by bullies. Contact me using the code words: Art Against Bullying.
Jaunai Staton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Do you feel invalidated and misunderstood by the people in your life? Are past experiences making it difficult for you to build and keep healthy relationships? Life hasn't been easy. You're still grappling with the lingering trauma and grief from your past. Life’s painful experiences have affected relationships with your partner, children, parents, or friends. You've made efforts to improve your situation, but nothing seems to change. You might also feel like you are walking through your situation alone.
Do you feel invalidated and misunderstood by the people in your life? Are past experiences making it difficult for you to build and keep healthy relationships? Life hasn't been easy. You're still grappling with the lingering trauma and grief from your past. Life’s painful experiences have affected relationships with your partner, children, parents, or friends. You've made efforts to improve your situation, but nothing seems to change. You might also feel like you are walking through your situation alone.
I work with adults, adolescents and children.
Therapy is a helpful process to cope with stressors including major life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and traumatic experiences. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship between the clinician and the client including the provision of a safe, supportive environment in which to explore innermost thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative with a belief that my clients and I are working together as a team to enrich the client's life by raising awareness, identifying feelings, and improving coping skills ultimately to reduce symptoms and change undesired behavioral patterns.
I work with adults, adolescents and children.
Therapy is a helpful process to cope with stressors including major life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and traumatic experiences. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship between the clinician and the client including the provision of a safe, supportive environment in which to explore innermost thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative with a belief that my clients and I are working together as a team to enrich the client's life by raising awareness, identifying feelings, and improving coping skills ultimately to reduce symptoms and change undesired behavioral patterns.
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Shontel Thomas
Pastoral Counselor, CLC, BAPsych, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840 (Online Only)
Sometimes the circumstances in life are too much to handle without some help. You may feel stuck, faced with uncertainty, overwhelmed and stress. I am here to help you during this difficult time in your life. I have over 17 years of experiences working with adults, children/ adolescents and their families with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues in various settings. As your Christian Counselor I address the whole person emotionally, psychologically, socially, physically, and spiritually. I am dedicated and passionate about helping you through your healing journey.
Sometimes the circumstances in life are too much to handle without some help. You may feel stuck, faced with uncertainty, overwhelmed and stress. I am here to help you during this difficult time in your life. I have over 17 years of experiences working with adults, children/ adolescents and their families with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues in various settings. As your Christian Counselor I address the whole person emotionally, psychologically, socially, physically, and spiritually. I am dedicated and passionate about helping you through your healing journey.
Jay Weintraub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840 (Online Only)
Hi my name is Jay Weintraub, and I graduated from Rutgers University in 1991 with an MSW. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1995. I have 29 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, partial care, and outpatient care. I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents and couples. I never trivialize the things that people discuss. I work with people to problem solve and not to judge.
Hi my name is Jay Weintraub, and I graduated from Rutgers University in 1991 with an MSW. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1995. I have 29 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, partial care, and outpatient care. I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents and couples. I never trivialize the things that people discuss. I work with people to problem solve and not to judge.
Belinda Amatekpor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840 (Online Only)
I incorporate cognitive behavioral, client-centered, goal-oriented, cultural sensitivity and psychoeducational modalities in assisting families including children, adolescents, individuals and couples in managing their symptoms of anxiety and depression, processing trauma, and in managing relationships and other life issues.
Would you like a non-judgmental, compassionate and present support in processing life stressors and trauma's, in managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, in exploring strategies to navigate and improve healthy relationships? I can assist you in making progress toward health and well-being.
I incorporate cognitive behavioral, client-centered, goal-oriented, cultural sensitivity and psychoeducational modalities in assisting families including children, adolescents, individuals and couples in managing their symptoms of anxiety and depression, processing trauma, and in managing relationships and other life issues.
Would you like a non-judgmental, compassionate and present support in processing life stressors and trauma's, in managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, in exploring strategies to navigate and improve healthy relationships? I can assist you in making progress toward health and well-being.
I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and children of all ages.
I believe that each day is a gift although I know that for some, each day can sometimes feel like a burden. Let me help you bring joy back into your life. Whether you have experienced a life-changing event, or just feel like you are going through the motions in your life, we can work together to make positive changes. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step toward becoming happier and emotionally healthier.
I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and children of all ages.
I believe that each day is a gift although I know that for some, each day can sometimes feel like a burden. Let me help you bring joy back into your life. Whether you have experienced a life-changing event, or just feel like you are going through the motions in your life, we can work together to make positive changes. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step toward becoming happier and emotionally healthier.
Rama\'s Counseling Center Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP, MSW
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840
I specialize in counseling to individuals and families coping with relationship issues, parent-child issues, and extended family issues that are exacerbated by alcohol and substance abuse.
I specialize in counseling to individuals and families coping with relationship issues, parent-child issues, and extended family issues that are exacerbated by alcohol and substance abuse.
Donna Wolfskehl Distefano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840
If painful experiences were met with confusing or anxious responses from others or described in manners that did not respond to emotional needs, then a child or individual would likely cope with difficulties by disconnecting from the threatening emotional meanings. We need another at times, or search for a healing process. If you have been struggling with strong feelings or a particular situation, it is time to get help. You can find the way through fears, loss or other struggles. I am here to support you through your struggles, through personal hardships, finding truths or make sense of confusion in your mind or life.
If painful experiences were met with confusing or anxious responses from others or described in manners that did not respond to emotional needs, then a child or individual would likely cope with difficulties by disconnecting from the threatening emotional meanings. We need another at times, or search for a healing process. If you have been struggling with strong feelings or a particular situation, it is time to get help. You can find the way through fears, loss or other struggles. I am here to support you through your struggles, through personal hardships, finding truths or make sense of confusion in your mind or life.
Jackelin Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCS, SSW, CCTP, CGP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
My name is Jacky and I believe that no one individual is the same and am here to treat the "Whole" you Holistically & Compassionately. If you are feeling Unhappy in your situation, Overwhelmed/Angry/Sad/Worried all the time, finding it difficult to communicate your concerns to your loved ones, or if your child is having trouble at school, I can help. I use an eclectic approach to traditional therapy and draw upon many inspirations in my practice.My goal is to inspire creative solutions to the challenges you may face and help realize your true potential to facilitate growth
My name is Jacky and I believe that no one individual is the same and am here to treat the "Whole" you Holistically & Compassionately. If you are feeling Unhappy in your situation, Overwhelmed/Angry/Sad/Worried all the time, finding it difficult to communicate your concerns to your loved ones, or if your child is having trouble at school, I can help. I use an eclectic approach to traditional therapy and draw upon many inspirations in my practice.My goal is to inspire creative solutions to the challenges you may face and help realize your true potential to facilitate growth
I am a licensed psychologist and DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician(tm) at the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with expertise in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and trauma. I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatments to children, adolescents, and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior, as well as complex psychosocial stressors. I am devoted to providing exceptional treatment to children, adolescents, and families, empowering them with tools to enhance their relationships and navigate life’s challenges effectively.
I am a licensed psychologist and DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician(tm) at the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with expertise in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and trauma. I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatments to children, adolescents, and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior, as well as complex psychosocial stressors. I am devoted to providing exceptional treatment to children, adolescents, and families, empowering them with tools to enhance their relationships and navigate life’s challenges effectively.
Janet Lichauco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Over the years in this field, working with people of all ages, in multiple settings, I use family systems, evidenced based TF-CBT, child centered & also a mind, body approach.
We all feel a heavy heart at one time, usually many times in our lives, and want to feel the weight lifted, find balance and hope, confidence and some ease, a lightened heart. Your looking for a provider shows your wisdom and strength, not weakness. Know that the work you do for you trickles down to those you love, those important to you. There is no shame in seeking help with sorting out one’s challenges with an objective, trained individual, who listens, supports, reflects, empowers, and motivates with information, new perspectives and coping skills to help navigate through difficulties losses and the uncertainties.
Over the years in this field, working with people of all ages, in multiple settings, I use family systems, evidenced based TF-CBT, child centered & also a mind, body approach.
We all feel a heavy heart at one time, usually many times in our lives, and want to feel the weight lifted, find balance and hope, confidence and some ease, a lightened heart. Your looking for a provider shows your wisdom and strength, not weakness. Know that the work you do for you trickles down to those you love, those important to you. There is no shame in seeking help with sorting out one’s challenges with an objective, trained individual, who listens, supports, reflects, empowers, and motivates with information, new perspectives and coping skills to help navigate through difficulties losses and the uncertainties.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen 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.