Therapists for Teens in Saddle River, NJ
Katherine Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458 (Online Only)
I work with individuals navigating challenging periods in life—whether you’re a young adult in transition, an adolescent struggling with self-identity, or feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or family conflict. You might be seeking a space to express your thoughts, looking for tools to manage emotions, or aiming to gain clarity. Your goals may include building healthier relationships, improving communication, or finding better ways to cope.
I work with individuals navigating challenging periods in life—whether you’re a young adult in transition, an adolescent struggling with self-identity, or feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or family conflict. You might be seeking a space to express your thoughts, looking for tools to manage emotions, or aiming to gain clarity. Your goals may include building healthier relationships, improving communication, or finding better ways to cope.
Keri Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Many teens today lack the coping skills that are necessary to address life’s ups and downs. They often feel disconnected emotionally, and are unable to handle stress, peer and relationship issues, or the school, college, or work environment. When a teen is struggling with academics, they receive tutoring or support to develop the skills they need to succeed. Emotional health is no different. Teens need tools to help them regulate their emotions, develop connections with others, and create a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle. You can find both my books on Amazon, Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs To Know
Many teens today lack the coping skills that are necessary to address life’s ups and downs. They often feel disconnected emotionally, and are unable to handle stress, peer and relationship issues, or the school, college, or work environment. When a teen is struggling with academics, they receive tutoring or support to develop the skills they need to succeed. Emotional health is no different. Teens need tools to help them regulate their emotions, develop connections with others, and create a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle. You can find both my books on Amazon, Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs To Know
Daniella Angello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Do you find yourself unable to sleep because you are so worried about your teen or college student? Did they suffer a trauma that changed them? Do they fight with you, struggle with peer relationships, have poor grades and constant anxiety and sadness? Are you a woman who is drowning in the pressures of managing parenting, marriage, family and work while fighting through your own trauma, depression, low self-esteem and anxiety? Relief can be had! I’ve spent the last fifteen years, helping young people and women navigate through the ups and downs of life. In addition to cognitive behavioral therapy, I am trained as an EMDR therapist.
Do you find yourself unable to sleep because you are so worried about your teen or college student? Did they suffer a trauma that changed them? Do they fight with you, struggle with peer relationships, have poor grades and constant anxiety and sadness? Are you a woman who is drowning in the pressures of managing parenting, marriage, family and work while fighting through your own trauma, depression, low self-esteem and anxiety? Relief can be had! I’ve spent the last fifteen years, helping young people and women navigate through the ups and downs of life. In addition to cognitive behavioral therapy, I am trained as an EMDR therapist.
Lauren Ventura Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458 (Online Only)
I’m enthusiastic about the opportunity to engage with Adolescents (12-18) and Adults (18+). Are you a teen or young adult transitioning into adulthood, or an adult looking for more support? Are you a new college student facing social pressures or someone striving to establish themselves in the "real world?" Are you dealing with issues such as relationship difficulties, self-discovery, and major life decisions? If you are looking to gain clarity in your thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns while building confidence to navigate life’s challenges, then let’s start there.
I’m enthusiastic about the opportunity to engage with Adolescents (12-18) and Adults (18+). Are you a teen or young adult transitioning into adulthood, or an adult looking for more support? Are you a new college student facing social pressures or someone striving to establish themselves in the "real world?" Are you dealing with issues such as relationship difficulties, self-discovery, and major life decisions? If you are looking to gain clarity in your thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns while building confidence to navigate life’s challenges, then let’s start there.
I have been a therapist for 29 years. I assist adult clients and families and couples in working through underlying reasons for their pain, problems and conflicts, and help them learn skills to manage their emotions and behavior to solve problems and form healthier relationships. I help children, adolescents and their parents manage phase of life challenges, and the struggles posed by conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood dysregulation, trauma and behavioral difficulties.
I have been a therapist for 29 years. I assist adult clients and families and couples in working through underlying reasons for their pain, problems and conflicts, and help them learn skills to manage their emotions and behavior to solve problems and form healthier relationships. I help children, adolescents and their parents manage phase of life challenges, and the struggles posed by conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood dysregulation, trauma and behavioral difficulties.
Welcome to Hopeful Heart Counseling! We are a Northern NJ specialized private therapy practice. As founder of Hopeful Heart Counseling, it is my privilege and passion to help you restore balance in your life. I specialize in working with individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I utilize empirically based practices when working with mental health issues affecting adolescents and adults. I use an eclectic approach that is solution focused. When combined with transparency and authenticity, it helps put clients at ease and allows them to openly express themselves and their feelings.
Welcome to Hopeful Heart Counseling! We are a Northern NJ specialized private therapy practice. As founder of Hopeful Heart Counseling, it is my privilege and passion to help you restore balance in your life. I specialize in working with individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I utilize empirically based practices when working with mental health issues affecting adolescents and adults. I use an eclectic approach that is solution focused. When combined with transparency and authenticity, it helps put clients at ease and allows them to openly express themselves and their feelings.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Footprints began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Footprints began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Gina believes that therapy should not feel like a chore. Of course, at times, it can be difficult, but she likes to keep things fun, when appropriate, and personable to best serve the needs of the populations she serves. She believes in laughter and movement to improve client engagement. She is warm and kind but direct in helping clients reach goals.
Gina believes that therapy should not feel like a chore. Of course, at times, it can be difficult, but she likes to keep things fun, when appropriate, and personable to best serve the needs of the populations she serves. She believes in laughter and movement to improve client engagement. She is warm and kind but direct in helping clients reach goals.
Do you think about food most of the day? Do you feel shame when you eat certain foods? You are not alone. This used to be me. I work with those who are struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating and body image. Whether you feel out of control around food or ashamed of your body, I am here to help guide you to a place of freedom from the shame and guilt. We will work together to fight the eating disorder, and get your life back! I use an empathetic, but challenging approach to best help you reach your goals.
Do you think about food most of the day? Do you feel shame when you eat certain foods? You are not alone. This used to be me. I work with those who are struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating and body image. Whether you feel out of control around food or ashamed of your body, I am here to help guide you to a place of freedom from the shame and guilt. We will work together to fight the eating disorder, and get your life back! I use an empathetic, but challenging approach to best help you reach your goals.
Imagine your life as a bookshelf: It may feel like the “TRAUMA” book is the only one on your shelf. It’s big and heavy and it hurts to think about opening it. In our work together you will learn how to build a library full of rich life experiences around what you’ve already survived. You won’t have to numb the pain. You won’t have to minimize what you feel to make others comfortable. You will get to process your traumas and feel present for the first time in a long time, or maybe in your life.
Imagine your life as a bookshelf: It may feel like the “TRAUMA” book is the only one on your shelf. It’s big and heavy and it hurts to think about opening it. In our work together you will learn how to build a library full of rich life experiences around what you’ve already survived. You won’t have to numb the pain. You won’t have to minimize what you feel to make others comfortable. You will get to process your traumas and feel present for the first time in a long time, or maybe in your life.
Carol L. Videtti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
As a strengths-based therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to achieve the highest version of themselves through a combination of knowledge, insight and behavioral change. Whether you are struggling to navigate a difficult life event, seeking greater self-compassion or wanting to understand how to break old patterns of thinking or relating that are no longer serving you, I will help you to identify the barriers and develop the understanding and skills you need to move forward.
As a strengths-based therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to achieve the highest version of themselves through a combination of knowledge, insight and behavioral change. Whether you are struggling to navigate a difficult life event, seeking greater self-compassion or wanting to understand how to break old patterns of thinking or relating that are no longer serving you, I will help you to identify the barriers and develop the understanding and skills you need to move forward.
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Paul D. Kreisinger, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Thomas Ogden wrote "The most fundamental human need is that of being and becoming more fully oneself...becoming more fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states." My office is a place where you can be seen, heard and understood without judgment. You can change old patterns of behavior, thoughts, feelings and relationships to help you make different choices in your life. This is worth the effort, time and investment, because you are worth getting to know and grow. You can find an increase in self-awareness, getting to the root of your problems and concerns.
Thomas Ogden wrote "The most fundamental human need is that of being and becoming more fully oneself...becoming more fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states." My office is a place where you can be seen, heard and understood without judgment. You can change old patterns of behavior, thoughts, feelings and relationships to help you make different choices in your life. This is worth the effort, time and investment, because you are worth getting to know and grow. You can find an increase in self-awareness, getting to the root of your problems and concerns.
Tom J Kersting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
"What you think about you bring about."
Think about this quote for a moment. It describes who you are. If you want to change your feelings and behaviors you must first change the way you think.
Therapy begins the moment you pick-up the phone. It is my priority to personally respond to all inquiries and first time appointments. My number one goal is to help you make lasting changes in your life and to unleash your inner strength.
"What you think about you bring about."
Think about this quote for a moment. It describes who you are. If you want to change your feelings and behaviors you must first change the way you think.
Therapy begins the moment you pick-up the phone. It is my priority to personally respond to all inquiries and first time appointments. My number one goal is to help you make lasting changes in your life and to unleash your inner strength.
Erin Asquith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Relationships are hard. Feeling like you & your partner are too busy, with no time for each other. That you've grown apart, almost like roommates. Intimacy barely existent. Having the same, unresolved arguments. Uncertain about where your relationship stands. Divorce keeps popping up in your mind. Feel like you keep swiping -- dating scene feels defeating. Looking for hope, a new route for your relationship(s) - rebuilding, reconnecting or separating/divorce or an open relationship. It's scary to embark on individual or couple's therapy, sharing all of this with a stranger, but you're ready to work & create change.
Relationships are hard. Feeling like you & your partner are too busy, with no time for each other. That you've grown apart, almost like roommates. Intimacy barely existent. Having the same, unresolved arguments. Uncertain about where your relationship stands. Divorce keeps popping up in your mind. Feel like you keep swiping -- dating scene feels defeating. Looking for hope, a new route for your relationship(s) - rebuilding, reconnecting or separating/divorce or an open relationship. It's scary to embark on individual or couple's therapy, sharing all of this with a stranger, but you're ready to work & create change.
Susan D. Gerstley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with feelings of: hopelessness, anger, fear, frustration, resentment, sadness, and confusion. My goal is to guide and support you in identifying and making the life changes necessary to improve your relationships, your work, and your overall happiness. I foster a collaborative and non-judgmental alliance between us-- this is vital for your therapeutic experience to be a success. You will discover a safe environment where, together, we can explore the external and internal roadblocks that are preventing you from being as happy as you deserve to be.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with feelings of: hopelessness, anger, fear, frustration, resentment, sadness, and confusion. My goal is to guide and support you in identifying and making the life changes necessary to improve your relationships, your work, and your overall happiness. I foster a collaborative and non-judgmental alliance between us-- this is vital for your therapeutic experience to be a success. You will discover a safe environment where, together, we can explore the external and internal roadblocks that are preventing you from being as happy as you deserve to be.
Joseph C. Panepinto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Are you a law enforcement officer who has thought about speaking to a professional regarding a personal or family issue, but have never felt comfortable reaching out for help? The decision to seek outside help is never easy and the process is even harder for those in law enforcement because of serious and real concerns regarding confidentiality. I am completely independent from your department.
Are you a law enforcement officer who has thought about speaking to a professional regarding a personal or family issue, but have never felt comfortable reaching out for help? The decision to seek outside help is never easy and the process is even harder for those in law enforcement because of serious and real concerns regarding confidentiality. I am completely independent from your department.
Levine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Highly experienced professional guiding motivated people through personal change for better relationships with self and others.
Highly experienced professional guiding motivated people through personal change for better relationships with self and others.
Christina Athanasatos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Everyone has a unique and special story and life experiences that have brought them to the place they are in now. I am here to listen empathically without judgement and help understand the person you are and the struggles and challenges you are facing. I use various modalities of therapy customized to meet my clients needs. I will implement a personalized therapeutic approach dependent on the assessment of your individual circumstances and needs . When needed, I collaborate with various other professionals including psychiatrists, dietitians, treatment programs, and other programs suited for my individualized client's needs.
Everyone has a unique and special story and life experiences that have brought them to the place they are in now. I am here to listen empathically without judgement and help understand the person you are and the struggles and challenges you are facing. I use various modalities of therapy customized to meet my clients needs. I will implement a personalized therapeutic approach dependent on the assessment of your individual circumstances and needs . When needed, I collaborate with various other professionals including psychiatrists, dietitians, treatment programs, and other programs suited for my individualized client's needs.
Pia Jacangelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
I have a generic private practice, but specialize in couple therapy and eating disorders. I also treat self-esteem issues, relationship issues, divorce, depression and anxiety. My experience spans over 35 years. I am passionate about what I do and eager to help those who want to find ''their highest potential!" I enjoy working with individuals from 16-80! Come take a leap into the world of emotional growth...
I have a generic private practice, but specialize in couple therapy and eating disorders. I also treat self-esteem issues, relationship issues, divorce, depression and anxiety. My experience spans over 35 years. I am passionate about what I do and eager to help those who want to find ''their highest potential!" I enjoy working with individuals from 16-80! Come take a leap into the world of emotional growth...
Crossroads Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458 (Online Only)
I approach you as a client, with the perspective that we will be working together as a "team" to identify what is holding you back from your goals in life. I help you explore all options regarding your issues, and ultimately, YOU will decide what the best path is to take in your life.
I approach you as a client, with the perspective that we will be working together as a "team" to identify what is holding you back from your goals in life. I help you explore all options regarding your issues, and ultimately, YOU will decide what the best path is to take in your life.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.