Child Therapists in Saddle River, NJ
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.
Tom J Kersting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
I'm the author of the best selling book, "Disconnected: how to reconnect our distracted kids" and lecture throughout the country about child screen addiction.
"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.
I'm the author of the best selling book, "Disconnected: how to reconnect our distracted kids" and lecture throughout the country about child screen addiction.
"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.
I have over 15 years of experience in the field working with children, adolescents, adults, as well as working with families with geriatric care 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.
I have over 15 years of experience in the field working with children, adolescents, adults, as well as working with families with geriatric care 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.
Kaitlyn Personette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
I am certified in violence against women and children.
Seeking adults and young adults with daytime availability! Have you ever felt depressed? Anxious? Possibly feeling "stuck" during a life transition? Questioning your relationship or mourning the loss of one? Need help finding healthy coping skills? Perhaps you are in need of assistance with parenting or co-parenting? Or maybe you are having issues with your parents ? You have come to the right place ! My approach depends on the reason for service. I will tailor your treatment plan and our dialog to meet your specific needs.
I am certified in violence against women and children.
Seeking adults and young adults with daytime availability! Have you ever felt depressed? Anxious? Possibly feeling "stuck" during a life transition? Questioning your relationship or mourning the loss of one? Need help finding healthy coping skills? Perhaps you are in need of assistance with parenting or co-parenting? Or maybe you are having issues with your parents ? You have come to the right place ! My approach depends on the reason for service. I will tailor your treatment plan and our dialog to meet your specific needs.
We specialize in neuropsychological evaluations and cognitive-behavioral therapy for children through adulthood for conditions including: ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, behavior concerns, gifted/twice exceptional, autism spectrum disorder, and college transitions.
Elements Psychological Services is a full-service in-person and virtual psychology practice servicing the neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy needs of children, adults, and families in the greater New Jersey/New York areas, as well as 39 states across the country (virtually). Our team of doctoral-level neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists work with children, high school and college students, adults, parents, and high-level professionals to address emotional, behavioral, parenting, and performance needs at home, school, and work.
We specialize in neuropsychological evaluations and cognitive-behavioral therapy for children through adulthood for conditions including: ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, behavior concerns, gifted/twice exceptional, autism spectrum disorder, and college transitions.
Elements Psychological Services is a full-service in-person and virtual psychology practice servicing the neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy needs of children, adults, and families in the greater New Jersey/New York areas, as well as 39 states across the country (virtually). Our team of doctoral-level neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists work with children, high school and college students, adults, parents, and high-level professionals to address emotional, behavioral, parenting, and performance needs at home, school, and work.
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.
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
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Janet E Negrini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
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.
Janet Anne Bertelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
The future you deserve. You know it's out there - but how do you get there? If you're searching for a therapist, there's a good chance you're experiencing emotional pain. You may have suffered a loss or experienced trauma. Perhaps you are dealing with a pattern of troubled relationships, or a tendency toward underachievement at work or school. It may be that you're struggling with a difficult life transition, or a history of self-sabotaging behaviors that has kept you from achieving your goals and finding peace.
The future you deserve. You know it's out there - but how do you get there? If you're searching for a therapist, there's a good chance you're experiencing emotional pain. You may have suffered a loss or experienced trauma. Perhaps you are dealing with a pattern of troubled relationships, or a tendency toward underachievement at work or school. It may be that you're struggling with a difficult life transition, or a history of self-sabotaging behaviors that has kept you from achieving your goals and finding peace.
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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; becoming better able to sense one's own unique creative potentials and finding forms in which to develop them; feeling that one is speaking one's own ideas with a voice of one's own; becoming a larger person in one's relationships with others; developing more fully a humane and just value system and set of ethical standards."
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; becoming better able to sense one's own unique creative potentials and finding forms in which to develop them; feeling that one is speaking one's own ideas with a voice of one's own; becoming a larger person in one's relationships with others; developing more fully a humane and just value system and set of ethical standards."
Lauren Ventura Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458 (Online Only)
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.
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.
You are feeling anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed. You thought that in time you would feel better, but you don’t. Your inner dialogue is on a constant loop that tells you, you’re not good enough, you’ll always feel this way, or you have to be perfect. You feel guilty, depressed, and embarrassed for thinking these thoughts and for behaving in ways you just can’t control. You feel like you are on a hamster wheel and going nowhere fast. You aren’t sure how you got to this place, but you know you want out. There is hope. You don’t have to feel this way and you don’t have to do it alone. We can work together to improve your life.
You are feeling anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed. You thought that in time you would feel better, but you don’t. Your inner dialogue is on a constant loop that tells you, you’re not good enough, you’ll always feel this way, or you have to be perfect. You feel guilty, depressed, and embarrassed for thinking these thoughts and for behaving in ways you just can’t control. You feel like you are on a hamster wheel and going nowhere fast. You aren’t sure how you got to this place, but you know you want out. There is hope. You don’t have to feel this way and you don’t have to do it alone. We can work together to improve your life.
Hi, I'm Lisa! I believe that therapy should be a safe space for you to be yourself. Therapy should also be inclusive and relevant to your own unique identity and background. I understand that everyone enters therapy at different levels of readiness and recognizing this fact is crucial in building a trusting & therapeutic relationship with you. I meet my clients where they are, gradually leading you through the therapeutic process. I employ a high level of support, respect, and empathy with all of my clients while providing a non-judgmental environment so that you always feel heard and validated.
Hi, I'm Lisa! I believe that therapy should be a safe space for you to be yourself. Therapy should also be inclusive and relevant to your own unique identity and background. I understand that everyone enters therapy at different levels of readiness and recognizing this fact is crucial in building a trusting & therapeutic relationship with you. I meet my clients where they are, gradually leading you through the therapeutic process. I employ a high level of support, respect, and empathy with all of my clients while providing a non-judgmental environment so that you always feel heard and validated.
Dr. Max Craig Kusovitsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LSCW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
I am a psychoanalyst specializing in the phenomena of unconscious mental life. Patients are often referred to my practice after previous efforts have felt unhelpful, limited or kept one "stuck" in and out of therapy. My focus is both on the material functioning within awareness, and dynamics operating underneath our wish--and fears--to change. This substance generates felt and unfelt strife within all individuals, regardless of symptoms, situation or diagnosis. That is to say, there is invaluable MEANING and FUNCTION to any thought, feeling or behavior. We do not operate separately from our selves.
I am a psychoanalyst specializing in the phenomena of unconscious mental life. Patients are often referred to my practice after previous efforts have felt unhelpful, limited or kept one "stuck" in and out of therapy. My focus is both on the material functioning within awareness, and dynamics operating underneath our wish--and fears--to change. This substance generates felt and unfelt strife within all individuals, regardless of symptoms, situation or diagnosis. That is to say, there is invaluable MEANING and FUNCTION to any thought, feeling or behavior. We do not operate separately from our selves.
Susan Esserman Msw Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Saddle River, NJ 07458
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MSW and LCSW), Susan has worked with women and their families around issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting since 1987. Susan counsels individuals and couples on many issues. She has in-depth experience in the areas of women and children's health including pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting issues as well as pediatric health concerns -- illness, palliative and hospice care. She has led parenting groups that focus on new motherhood as well as bereavement groups for parents.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MSW and LCSW), Susan has worked with women and their families around issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting since 1987. Susan counsels individuals and couples on many issues. She has in-depth experience in the areas of women and children's health including pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting issues as well as pediatric health concerns -- illness, palliative and hospice care. She has led parenting groups that focus on new motherhood as well as bereavement groups for parents.
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Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Our clinicians specialize in several areas including children and adolescents, couples, families, working with new parents, grief, gender identity, anger, interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, boundaries, trauma recovery and use art therapy, somatic therapy, CBT, MBSR, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness and many other techniques.
Goldfinch Counseling is a boutique psychotherapy practice comprised of a small number of highly experienced clinicians trained in a variety of specialty areas. We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments and can assist with insurance reimbursement.
Our clinicians specialize in several areas including children and adolescents, couples, families, working with new parents, grief, gender identity, anger, interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, boundaries, trauma recovery and use art therapy, somatic therapy, CBT, MBSR, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness and many other techniques.
Goldfinch Counseling is a boutique psychotherapy practice comprised of a small number of highly experienced clinicians trained in a variety of specialty areas. We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments and can assist with insurance reimbursement.
John J. Selleck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ramsey, NJ 07446
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families addressing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and relational dynamics in need of improvement.
Feeling connected to and understood provides the foundation for any healthy relationship, including the therapeutic relationship. It is my goal to provide a supportive, trusting and non-judgmental environment in order to foster greater self-awareness, insight and personal growth and fulfillment. One parent of a 13-year old client said: "During one of the darkest and most difficult times in our lives, in you came ready to listen, guide, support, and be a beacon of light in an otherwise dark time. My son immediately felt safe with you and trusted you. That is a true gift and says so much about you both personally and professionally."
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families addressing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and relational dynamics in need of improvement.
Feeling connected to and understood provides the foundation for any healthy relationship, including the therapeutic relationship. It is my goal to provide a supportive, trusting and non-judgmental environment in order to foster greater self-awareness, insight and personal growth and fulfillment. One parent of a 13-year old client said: "During one of the darkest and most difficult times in our lives, in you came ready to listen, guide, support, and be a beacon of light in an otherwise dark time. My son immediately felt safe with you and trusted you. That is a true gift and says so much about you both personally and professionally."
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Saddle River, 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 Saddle River 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 Saddle River 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.