Parenting Therapists in Plainsboro, NJ
Jyothsna Bhat
Psychologist, PsyD, CMIP, PsyPACT
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (Online Only)
I work closely with children and their parents to provide a safe and supportive environment to foster open communication on such issues as childhood depression, bipolar disorder, Panic Disorder, school issues, and parenting.
Does your teen feel depressed? Do you have troubles communicating with your spouse? Are you stressed out about work? I can help you learn how to cope with these issues head on! I have worked with children, adults, and families for over 15 years helping them deal with depression, anxiety, school issues, family problems, and other emotional and behavioral issues. I use a collaborative approach to help empower clients to take an active role in their therapy. Ongoing homework and exercises are provided to ensure your getting the full benefits of therapy. Learn more at bhatpsych.com.
I work closely with children and their parents to provide a safe and supportive environment to foster open communication on such issues as childhood depression, bipolar disorder, Panic Disorder, school issues, and parenting.
Does your teen feel depressed? Do you have troubles communicating with your spouse? Are you stressed out about work? I can help you learn how to cope with these issues head on! I have worked with children, adults, and families for over 15 years helping them deal with depression, anxiety, school issues, family problems, and other emotional and behavioral issues. I use a collaborative approach to help empower clients to take an active role in their therapy. Ongoing homework and exercises are provided to ensure your getting the full benefits of therapy. Learn more at bhatpsych.com.
(I understand the unique layers of stress you're facing during this time!) Regardless of age, I offer support through depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma processing (I'm also trained in EMDR), self-esteem issues, low-motivation, parenting challenges, and more.
Ready for something to change, but not sure where to start? I'm here to help. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience towards growth, healing, and self-acceptance. I'm a person-centered therapist, meaning I'm flexible and prioritize treating my clients with the respect and empathy they deserve as we work together to process and overcome.
(I understand the unique layers of stress you're facing during this time!) Regardless of age, I offer support through depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma processing (I'm also trained in EMDR), self-esteem issues, low-motivation, parenting challenges, and more.
Ready for something to change, but not sure where to start? I'm here to help. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience towards growth, healing, and self-acceptance. I'm a person-centered therapist, meaning I'm flexible and prioritize treating my clients with the respect and empathy they deserve as we work together to process and overcome.
Maureen Gerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, CPE, CSW, SD
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (Online Only)
For the past 25 years, my life's work has been moving people into mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. I rise early to give people strategies for healthy living. When your mental, emotional and spiritual wellness is aligned, you're moving forward and reaching for what's ahead with courage and strength!
For the past 25 years, my life's work has been moving people into mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. I rise early to give people strategies for healthy living. When your mental, emotional and spiritual wellness is aligned, you're moving forward and reaching for what's ahead with courage and strength!
Dr. Leonard V. Pisano has over 30 years experience as a school Psychologist offering psychological services to both general and special education students. Evaluations include Psycho-Ed and School Neuropsychological assessments addressing learning, behavioral and social-emotional issues. The evaluation examines the student's strengths, weaknesses, how information is utilized and the impact of learning environments. Dr. Pisano's therapeutic services reflect consultation, advocacy, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and goal-setting techniques dealing with adjustment problems and coping strategies.
Dr. Leonard V. Pisano has over 30 years experience as a school Psychologist offering psychological services to both general and special education students. Evaluations include Psycho-Ed and School Neuropsychological assessments addressing learning, behavioral and social-emotional issues. The evaluation examines the student's strengths, weaknesses, how information is utilized and the impact of learning environments. Dr. Pisano's therapeutic services reflect consultation, advocacy, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and goal-setting techniques dealing with adjustment problems and coping strategies.
My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.
My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.
Jennifer Constanos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
You have had days that make you feel like switching off the sun, crawling underneath your skin, and checking out from this catastrophic cantankerous world. You have been emotionally shipwrecked by life, fragmented by negative experiences, and you feel broken beyond repair. Yesterday was too much, today you're drowning in the sea of despair; and, tomorrow should not see the light of day. Existing feels like too much to ask, survival seems impossible, and you're thinking, "I can't do this..." Maybe you can't, but we can, and we will. You may feel alone, but you are not alone. You may sway and bend, but you will never break.
You have had days that make you feel like switching off the sun, crawling underneath your skin, and checking out from this catastrophic cantankerous world. You have been emotionally shipwrecked by life, fragmented by negative experiences, and you feel broken beyond repair. Yesterday was too much, today you're drowning in the sea of despair; and, tomorrow should not see the light of day. Existing feels like too much to ask, survival seems impossible, and you're thinking, "I can't do this..." Maybe you can't, but we can, and we will. You may feel alone, but you are not alone. You may sway and bend, but you will never break.
Melissa Held
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Do you find yourself wanting to feel happier, feel less stressed or want to be calmer? My counseling approach is focused on using positive psychology to help achieve a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe in focusing on one's strengths, while working on one's weaknesses. I believe strengthening self-esteem is one of the keys to helping conquer any issue. I routinely treat people suffering from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, and everyday stress.
Do you find yourself wanting to feel happier, feel less stressed or want to be calmer? My counseling approach is focused on using positive psychology to help achieve a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe in focusing on one's strengths, while working on one's weaknesses. I believe strengthening self-esteem is one of the keys to helping conquer any issue. I routinely treat people suffering from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, and everyday stress.
I believe therapy can help one learn to navigate strong emotions and better regulate one's responses to life's challenges. Feeling understood and validated by one's therapist can allow one to develop insight into thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In knowing the context and meaning that underlies how we relate to the self, to others and to the world, we have greater choice in breaking free from distressing patterns that may be keeping us stuck. Over time, the therapeutic relationship becomes the vehicle that allows one to carve a personal and professional life that feels satisfying and deeply meaningful.
I believe therapy can help one learn to navigate strong emotions and better regulate one's responses to life's challenges. Feeling understood and validated by one's therapist can allow one to develop insight into thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In knowing the context and meaning that underlies how we relate to the self, to others and to the world, we have greater choice in breaking free from distressing patterns that may be keeping us stuck. Over time, the therapeutic relationship becomes the vehicle that allows one to carve a personal and professional life that feels satisfying and deeply meaningful.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. I have numerous years experience working with children across a variety of clinical and educational settings, incorporating the use of play therapy and informed by current research in child development. I meet my clients with warmth, respect, and a desire to work to facilitate a relationship of deep understanding. Utilizing an integrative perspective, I engage my clients in creative and individualized therapeutic approaches, help them deepen their understanding of themselves, and support their work towards greater emotional health and well-being.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. I have numerous years experience working with children across a variety of clinical and educational settings, incorporating the use of play therapy and informed by current research in child development. I meet my clients with warmth, respect, and a desire to work to facilitate a relationship of deep understanding. Utilizing an integrative perspective, I engage my clients in creative and individualized therapeutic approaches, help them deepen their understanding of themselves, and support their work towards greater emotional health and well-being.
Gurpreet Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (Online Only)
People say "you are too sensitive" when you share how you feel. You don't like how you speak impulsively. Your family and heritage are important to you but there is tension. You think about your past in negative ways and it's hard to focus on the present moment. It's hard to feel relaxed in your body. At times you feel restless and at other times stiff and numb. Feeling balanced is tough.
People say "you are too sensitive" when you share how you feel. You don't like how you speak impulsively. Your family and heritage are important to you but there is tension. You think about your past in negative ways and it's hard to focus on the present moment. It's hard to feel relaxed in your body. At times you feel restless and at other times stiff and numb. Feeling balanced is tough.
Rima Majmundar
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (Online Only)
Similar to how people workout their bodies, the brain also needs to be exercised and maintained. Therapy allows you to not only better yourself, situation or life but it allows you to cleanse your mind and stay mentally healthy. Mental health is something that can impact an individual’s life in numerous ways; such as daily activities, relationships, personality or even cause physical symptoms to arise. Coming from a culturally diverse background, my mission professionally is to create awareness for mental health in minority communities that may view mental health as a taboo.
Similar to how people workout their bodies, the brain also needs to be exercised and maintained. Therapy allows you to not only better yourself, situation or life but it allows you to cleanse your mind and stay mentally healthy. Mental health is something that can impact an individual’s life in numerous ways; such as daily activities, relationships, personality or even cause physical symptoms to arise. Coming from a culturally diverse background, my mission professionally is to create awareness for mental health in minority communities that may view mental health as a taboo.
Susan Glaser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (Online Only)
I am here to support you as an individual, a couple, or a family. If you are experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety due to a change in your circumstances, or to ongoing relationship problems, my goal is to assist you to heal and resolve difficulties. I work with many different family and marital issues, including helping adoptive families. I welcome couples and families, including young children, with whom I work in close consultation with their parents. Cómo terapeuta bilingual, estoy aquí para apoyar a Ud. como individuo, pareja, o familia.
I am here to support you as an individual, a couple, or a family. If you are experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety due to a change in your circumstances, or to ongoing relationship problems, my goal is to assist you to heal and resolve difficulties. I work with many different family and marital issues, including helping adoptive families. I welcome couples and families, including young children, with whom I work in close consultation with their parents. Cómo terapeuta bilingual, estoy aquí para apoyar a Ud. como individuo, pareja, o familia.
Wendy Perello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Wendy Perello, LICSW, LCSW has a specialized focus on helping individuals navigate through life transitions, trauma, career-focused stress, and self-esteem challenges. As a relationship expert, Wendy works closely with those who struggle with anxious attachment and other relationship difficulties. Wendy's holistic approach integrates all aspects of the body, the mind, and story allowing her to curate an ideal approach that combines mindfulness, narrative therapy and CBT.
Wendy Perello, LICSW, LCSW has a specialized focus on helping individuals navigate through life transitions, trauma, career-focused stress, and self-esteem challenges. As a relationship expert, Wendy works closely with those who struggle with anxious attachment and other relationship difficulties. Wendy's holistic approach integrates all aspects of the body, the mind, and story allowing her to curate an ideal approach that combines mindfulness, narrative therapy and CBT.
You want to move past racing thoughts and avoiding your life. Past sadness and low motivation. Past the same draining arguments with your partner. Past experiences that follow you and won't stay in the past. And past big decisions that get you stuck. You are looking to get out of feeling overwhelmed. You want to learn how to get more control. You want more than mediocre cookie-cutter therapy. You want therapy that is personalized for you and about you. You want therapy that fits into your stressful life. Even if asking for help is hard for you, you’re at a point where you are ready to do it because you want something to change.
You want to move past racing thoughts and avoiding your life. Past sadness and low motivation. Past the same draining arguments with your partner. Past experiences that follow you and won't stay in the past. And past big decisions that get you stuck. You are looking to get out of feeling overwhelmed. You want to learn how to get more control. You want more than mediocre cookie-cutter therapy. You want therapy that is personalized for you and about you. You want therapy that fits into your stressful life. Even if asking for help is hard for you, you’re at a point where you are ready to do it because you want something to change.
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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.
Parenting consultation and support in conjunction with individual child/adolescent CBT or independent of a child's participation in therapy is a key part of my practice.
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist with expertise providing cognitive behavioral (CBT) and other scientifically-proven therapies to children, adolescents, and adults. CBT emphasizes the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It focuses on learning new ways of thinking and acting that lead to improvements in well-being.
Parenting consultation and support in conjunction with individual child/adolescent CBT or independent of a child's participation in therapy is a key part of my practice.
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist with expertise providing cognitive behavioral (CBT) and other scientifically-proven therapies to children, adolescents, and adults. CBT emphasizes the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It focuses on learning new ways of thinking and acting that lead to improvements in well-being.
I am an experienced psychologist who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions.
I am an experienced psychologist who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions.
Allison Hurwitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSW, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 (Online Only)
One size does not fit all. I utilize a variety of approaches that I tailor to best meet each client's individual needs. I have worked with kids, teens and adults for 29 years with specialties in: Parent Coaching, Art Therapy, and Navigating Life with Chronic Illness. From decades of work with children and families, I am skilled at helping parents to better understand their kids, improve communication and develop effective solutions. Having degrees in Art Therapy and Social Work expands the array of services I can provide. Art therapy offers a safe, powerful way to explore thoughts and feelings that seem too hard to express in words.
One size does not fit all. I utilize a variety of approaches that I tailor to best meet each client's individual needs. I have worked with kids, teens and adults for 29 years with specialties in: Parent Coaching, Art Therapy, and Navigating Life with Chronic Illness. From decades of work with children and families, I am skilled at helping parents to better understand their kids, improve communication and develop effective solutions. Having degrees in Art Therapy and Social Work expands the array of services I can provide. Art therapy offers a safe, powerful way to explore thoughts and feelings that seem too hard to express in words.
· Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
· NJ Association for Cognitive Therapists
· American Psychological Association
I have presented to schools and in workplace settings on topics such as: Stress, ADD, and Parent/Child issues.
Adult Men and Women - Interested in relieving your distressing symptoms that may be interfering in your ability to work, learn, engage in relationships or enjoy your life? I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of: Depression
Anxiety disorders, including:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic
Agoraphobia
Social and Generalized Anxiety
CBT teaches clients to distinguish between thoughts and feelings and develop effective coping techniques. I work with clients in a supportive and empathic atmosphere. Clients learn problem-solving skills through application of CBT techniques to real-life problems in their daily lives.
· Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
· NJ Association for Cognitive Therapists
· American Psychological Association
I have presented to schools and in workplace settings on topics such as: Stress, ADD, and Parent/Child issues.
Adult Men and Women - Interested in relieving your distressing symptoms that may be interfering in your ability to work, learn, engage in relationships or enjoy your life? I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of: Depression
Anxiety disorders, including:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic
Agoraphobia
Social and Generalized Anxiety
CBT teaches clients to distinguish between thoughts and feelings and develop effective coping techniques. I work with clients in a supportive and empathic atmosphere. Clients learn problem-solving skills through application of CBT techniques to real-life problems in their daily lives.
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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.