Intellectual Disability Therapists in Montclair, NJ
Alex Gitter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Effective counseling, like effective parenting and teaching, involves understanding where someone is at in their growth process and providing them with a safe space and the supports essential to move to the next level. Developmentalists refer to this as "scaffolding". Like scaffolding for a building, these external supports are specific and put in place to allow for expansion and strengthening. Now, think about your favorite mentor or coach. It is likely that they provided support and encouragement that was a good match for you. As a counselor, I provide these supports, assisting my clients in reaching their greatest potential.
Effective counseling, like effective parenting and teaching, involves understanding where someone is at in their growth process and providing them with a safe space and the supports essential to move to the next level. Developmentalists refer to this as "scaffolding". Like scaffolding for a building, these external supports are specific and put in place to allow for expansion and strengthening. Now, think about your favorite mentor or coach. It is likely that they provided support and encouragement that was a good match for you. As a counselor, I provide these supports, assisting my clients in reaching their greatest potential.
Samantha Chipetz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07043 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with the emotional toll of caring for a disabled or medically fragile child? My practice focuses on supporting parents through unique challenges, offering compassionate, tailored care. I help parents build resilience, develop coping strategies, and find balance. By addressing their emotional and practical needs, I create a safe, empathetic space for them to discuss experiences and receive support. Together, we work towards empowering parents to navigate their caregiving journey with confidence and hope.
Are you struggling with the emotional toll of caring for a disabled or medically fragile child? My practice focuses on supporting parents through unique challenges, offering compassionate, tailored care. I help parents build resilience, develop coping strategies, and find balance. By addressing their emotional and practical needs, I create a safe, empathetic space for them to discuss experiences and receive support. Together, we work towards empowering parents to navigate their caregiving journey with confidence and hope.
And through it all...there was space to heal. It's not always easy to show up for yourself. Therapy can offer a way to process emotions that may be painful or uncomfortable and learn how to cope with overwhelm in a safe and supportive environment. Whatever brought you to this page, I welcome you for taking this step. Whether you are experiencing anxious feelings, stress, overwhelm, sadness, anger, lack of motivation, fatigue, or just generally feeling as if something is off, we will work together with and through these emotions. I encourage you to commit to yourself to explore the parts of you that need tending to.
And through it all...there was space to heal. It's not always easy to show up for yourself. Therapy can offer a way to process emotions that may be painful or uncomfortable and learn how to cope with overwhelm in a safe and supportive environment. Whatever brought you to this page, I welcome you for taking this step. Whether you are experiencing anxious feelings, stress, overwhelm, sadness, anger, lack of motivation, fatigue, or just generally feeling as if something is off, we will work together with and through these emotions. I encourage you to commit to yourself to explore the parts of you that need tending to.
Dorrie Barbanel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07043 (Online Only)
I am a clinical therapist and board certified behavior analyst who has been serving families for over 15 years. My approach is to partner with you, to create the change you envision for yourself, your children, or your family to maximize happiness, satisfaction and overall functioning. Managing difficult or frustrating behaviors in our children can be exhausting and confusing. I’m here to help create individualized strategies backed by evidence based practice that you can realistically employ. Giving parents confidence and tools that work, while empowering kids and teens to grow into the best versions of themselves, is my passion.
I am a clinical therapist and board certified behavior analyst who has been serving families for over 15 years. My approach is to partner with you, to create the change you envision for yourself, your children, or your family to maximize happiness, satisfaction and overall functioning. Managing difficult or frustrating behaviors in our children can be exhausting and confusing. I’m here to help create individualized strategies backed by evidence based practice that you can realistically employ. Giving parents confidence and tools that work, while empowering kids and teens to grow into the best versions of themselves, is my passion.
Have you ever... felt sad or unhappy, experienced loss; having problems with relationships ; behavioral issues with children . Drug addiction; or are impacted by someone addiction problems. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Parenting, Loss. I also provide confidentiality; non judgmental individual psychotherpy. Children - Adulthood. Therapy is a partnership and I will accompany you on your journey to overcome obstacles that are keeping you stuck. I personalize therapy to work with the particular individual or couple to maximize your benefit. I work with people struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression and significant stress with a focus on enhancing personal development.
Have you ever... felt sad or unhappy, experienced loss; having problems with relationships ; behavioral issues with children . Drug addiction; or are impacted by someone addiction problems. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Parenting, Loss. I also provide confidentiality; non judgmental individual psychotherpy. Children - Adulthood. Therapy is a partnership and I will accompany you on your journey to overcome obstacles that are keeping you stuck. I personalize therapy to work with the particular individual or couple to maximize your benefit. I work with people struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression and significant stress with a focus on enhancing personal development.
To parents, their children are the most important part of their lives. No one wants to see their child struggle. Navigating the difficult years from preteen to adolescent to young adult can be a daunting task. In my work with young people, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help work through issues related to emotional difficulties, academic struggles, and behavioral problems. CBT focuses on learning new ways to think, feel, and behave and addresses pressing issues. As treatment progresses, I want patients to feel more able to utilize new strategies and skills while improving the quality of their life, education, relationships, and experiences.
To parents, their children are the most important part of their lives. No one wants to see their child struggle. Navigating the difficult years from preteen to adolescent to young adult can be a daunting task. In my work with young people, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help work through issues related to emotional difficulties, academic struggles, and behavioral problems. CBT focuses on learning new ways to think, feel, and behave and addresses pressing issues. As treatment progresses, I want patients to feel more able to utilize new strategies and skills while improving the quality of their life, education, relationships, and experiences.
Are you ready? I am here to help you try something different and make a change. I am a Clinical Psychologist and owner of Evolve Psychological Services, a group practice working with children, adolescents and adults coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral difficulties, relationship troubles and other difficulties. At Evolve, we also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to assess for learning challenges and assist with differential diagnosis as well as immigration hardship evaluations for families working toward maintaining family cohesion.
Are you ready? I am here to help you try something different and make a change. I am a Clinical Psychologist and owner of Evolve Psychological Services, a group practice working with children, adolescents and adults coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral difficulties, relationship troubles and other difficulties. At Evolve, we also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to assess for learning challenges and assist with differential diagnosis as well as immigration hardship evaluations for families working toward maintaining family cohesion.
Every child, adolescent, and parent has a unique set of strengths and experiences. Making home and school happy, safe and successful for you and your child requires harnessing existing skills, building new strengths, and carefully navigating challenges. I bring a holistic approach to help you and your child foster positive social, emotional, and behavioral well-being across settings.
Every child, adolescent, and parent has a unique set of strengths and experiences. Making home and school happy, safe and successful for you and your child requires harnessing existing skills, building new strengths, and carefully navigating challenges. I bring a holistic approach to help you and your child foster positive social, emotional, and behavioral well-being across settings.
Do you have a child who needs extra time on in-class exams, the SAT, ACT, or other necessary learning accommodations? Each year, countless students fall through the cracks and find that their school is unable or unwilling to provide the necessary psychoeducational evaluations and support. The implications are profound, as these students, through no fault of their own, are denied vital accommodations like extra time in the classroom and on standardized tests.
Do you have a child who needs extra time on in-class exams, the SAT, ACT, or other necessary learning accommodations? Each year, countless students fall through the cracks and find that their school is unable or unwilling to provide the necessary psychoeducational evaluations and support. The implications are profound, as these students, through no fault of their own, are denied vital accommodations like extra time in the classroom and on standardized tests.
Due to my clinical training and experience, my services are best suited for families experiencing relationship issues, parenting stress, divorce, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attachment issues, developmental disabilities, and immigration-related concerns. Each of my clients receives an individualized treatment plan, and when required, a battery of tests tailored to the individual needs of the client. My work often includes school visits, participating in IEP meetings, home visits, collaboration with pediatricians and psychiatrists, testifying in court, and consulting with experts.
Due to my clinical training and experience, my services are best suited for families experiencing relationship issues, parenting stress, divorce, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attachment issues, developmental disabilities, and immigration-related concerns. Each of my clients receives an individualized treatment plan, and when required, a battery of tests tailored to the individual needs of the client. My work often includes school visits, participating in IEP meetings, home visits, collaboration with pediatricians and psychiatrists, testifying in court, and consulting with experts.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
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The opportunity for children and adolescents to build upon their strengths by developing a skill set related to their social and emotional world is empowering. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and parents with concerns related to learning disabilities, anxiety, attentional difficulties, and behavior challenges. Through a genuine care and consideration for the individual characteristics of the child and family, I strive to facilitate positive change and provide concrete tools with the goal of navigating one's inner and social world in a balanced and focused manner.
The opportunity for children and adolescents to build upon their strengths by developing a skill set related to their social and emotional world is empowering. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and parents with concerns related to learning disabilities, anxiety, attentional difficulties, and behavior challenges. Through a genuine care and consideration for the individual characteristics of the child and family, I strive to facilitate positive change and provide concrete tools with the goal of navigating one's inner and social world in a balanced and focused manner.
Does this sound like you or your child? Bright but not reaching your potential. Grades and evaluations that do not reflect their abilities. Constant battles over homework and following directions at home, unexpected outbursts, and a general sense of exhaustion (for everyone involved). Managing medication has also become challenging, and its effectiveness is uncertain. All you want is for others to see the wonderful person beneath these struggles. To address these challenges underlying these issues, I utilize a unique approach that integrates neurofeedback with counseling.
Does this sound like you or your child? Bright but not reaching your potential. Grades and evaluations that do not reflect their abilities. Constant battles over homework and following directions at home, unexpected outbursts, and a general sense of exhaustion (for everyone involved). Managing medication has also become challenging, and its effectiveness is uncertain. All you want is for others to see the wonderful person beneath these struggles. To address these challenges underlying these issues, I utilize a unique approach that integrates neurofeedback with counseling.
At Music Therapy Montclair we specialize in mental health services for all ages, providing evidence-based creative arts interventions for individuals dealing with anxiety or depression, seeking alternatives to more traditional therapies, or in need of additional support. Our services also include therapies for medically complex children, adults and infants, individuals with chronic pain, bereaved children and adults, individuals with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder or other sensory or communicative challenges, and expectant and new families in need of maternal or perinatal bonding and wellness support.
At Music Therapy Montclair we specialize in mental health services for all ages, providing evidence-based creative arts interventions for individuals dealing with anxiety or depression, seeking alternatives to more traditional therapies, or in need of additional support. Our services also include therapies for medically complex children, adults and infants, individuals with chronic pain, bereaved children and adults, individuals with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder or other sensory or communicative challenges, and expectant and new families in need of maternal or perinatal bonding and wellness support.
Bobbie-Angela Wong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
As a licensed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, teens, and young adults, my passion is to provide a safe space for you to help you achieve your goals and overcome challenges. I use an eclectic approach tailored to meet your unique individual needs. I integrate strategies and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and art therapy as well as my love for yoga and mindfulness-based practice. My dual role as the lead point-person for mental health counseling in an area school affords me a unique perspective in supporting any school-related needs which may be present.
As a licensed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, teens, and young adults, my passion is to provide a safe space for you to help you achieve your goals and overcome challenges. I use an eclectic approach tailored to meet your unique individual needs. I integrate strategies and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and art therapy as well as my love for yoga and mindfulness-based practice. My dual role as the lead point-person for mental health counseling in an area school affords me a unique perspective in supporting any school-related needs which may be present.
Diana I Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
My name is Diana Ahmed I am a therapist, LCSW based out if New Jersey. I have had the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have 6years of experience as a licensed therapist in various settings within the community and in schools. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
My name is Diana Ahmed I am a therapist, LCSW based out if New Jersey. I have had the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have 6years of experience as a licensed therapist in various settings within the community and in schools. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
Sherrill Welcome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Do you find yourself adjusting to new circumstances that you never expected at this stage in your life? Older adults experiencing transitions may see increased feelings of anxiety and depression. Whether you are moving from your home to a facility, being cared for by your children, coping with loss of a loved one, coping with decreased mobility or chronic pain, you are not alone! This is not the end of the story. Imagine for a minute that you can get through this time with a renewed sense of worth and well-being. Change is difficult, but it does not have to be bad. Change the way your think and it will change the way you feel!
Do you find yourself adjusting to new circumstances that you never expected at this stage in your life? Older adults experiencing transitions may see increased feelings of anxiety and depression. Whether you are moving from your home to a facility, being cared for by your children, coping with loss of a loved one, coping with decreased mobility or chronic pain, you are not alone! This is not the end of the story. Imagine for a minute that you can get through this time with a renewed sense of worth and well-being. Change is difficult, but it does not have to be bad. Change the way your think and it will change the way you feel!
Tyisha Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tyisha B. Wright MA, LPC for the state of New Jersey. I am an African American therapist and has practice for the last four years. My tenor includes eighteen years within the mental health and DDD servicing individuals in Essex County, Morris County, Dover township ,and Union County service area. Four years as a LAC/LPC providing therapeutic services for family and children in Warren County. My impact with each population I serve is unique as each case historical and cultural background are a persons story.
Hello, my name is Tyisha B. Wright MA, LPC for the state of New Jersey. I am an African American therapist and has practice for the last four years. My tenor includes eighteen years within the mental health and DDD servicing individuals in Essex County, Morris County, Dover township ,and Union County service area. Four years as a LAC/LPC providing therapeutic services for family and children in Warren County. My impact with each population I serve is unique as each case historical and cultural background are a persons story.
Life Skills Management Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07043 (Online Only)
We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or behavioral challenges, especially during school transitions. They need a supportive, collaborative environment with engaging, playful therapy methods. Their goals include managing their emotional and behavioral issues, navigating school changes, and improving focus and organization. They want an engaging therapy process that fosters personal growth, resilience, and confidence, helping them overcome challenges and lead a more balanced life.
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or behavioral challenges, especially during school transitions. They need a supportive, collaborative environment with engaging, playful therapy methods. Their goals include managing their emotional and behavioral issues, navigating school changes, and improving focus and organization. They want an engaging therapy process that fosters personal growth, resilience, and confidence, helping them overcome challenges and lead a more balanced life.
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