Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Short Hills, NJ

As a child therapist and mother of three, I empathize with the wide range of feelings, questions, and transitions parents experience daily. In my practice, I help parents with their toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and teenagers who may be struggling with questions about development, appropriate behavior, social skills, academics, anxiety, depression, ASD, and a wide array of complex issues. Together, we work collaboratively toward a deeper understanding of the issues and begin to solve them. Human connection is the most important factor in improving behavior, mood, and overall development! In the spirit of collaboration, we will work together to make lasting positive changes.

I provide a wholistic approach to therapy. I am trained in cognitive therapy with a mindful perspective. This involves attention to the mind and body. This approach is especially helpful in the treatment of anxiety. I have a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Counseling and a specialty in forensic psychology. I conduct custody/best interest evaluations, provide expert testimony and offer therapy to those individuals impacted relationship or family issues. I have been providing therapy for over 30 years. I speak nationally on mindfulness and family discord. I wrote a self-help relationship book for young adults.

Dr. Cynthia Lin, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in treating individuals with diverse clinical backgrounds. Dr. Lin is bilingual, fluent in English and Mandarin. For undergraduate studies, Dr. Lin received her bachelor's in psychology from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, and further earned her Ph.D. in clinical health psychology from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. As a scientist practitioner, Dr. Lin offers specialized and comprehensive mental health services, including psychotherapy, psychometric assessment and testing (reports), and clinical consultation.

My clients say that I am caring, warm, easy to talk to, solution focused and skilled. My goal for you is to feel better, heal, make positive changes and have a successful happy life. During my 25 years of experience I have worked with children, teens, schools, individuals, couples, families and groups with struggles from life circumstances, anxiety and depression. My expertise is with helping the special needs family navigate the complicated array of needs, including school issues and integrate the emotions and counseling needs of the child/teen and family as a whole. I work with many families where there is a child or adult with Autism and ADHD. Where ADHD is present, in addition to counseling, I provide coaching and organizational strategies.

Change is HARD. Period. Through therapy we will work together to bring about change for your life. If stress, anxiety, or depression is keeping you down we will work to strengthen your coping mechanisms so that you feel empowered to bring about change, to feel happy. Feeling stuck? One little movement can create a ripple effect in other aspects of your world such as school, work, marriage, and relationships. New and healthier habits await you. There is help. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) can help. We can do it together.

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.

As a trauma informed therapist, I am interested in the interconnectedness of the mind and body and use my training and experience to guide individuals through the process of identifying and strengthening the power within to achieve balance, joy, and a sense of greater purpose. I work using a holistic approach incorporating multiple aspects of the human experience, including nutrition, physical wellness and social or familial support. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and have completed Level One through The IFS Institute.

Navigating the twists and turns of life can be overwhelming, for children and adults alike. Therapy can help provide a road map to guide you or your child through these difficult moments and to whatever destination awaits you. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or other stressors, therapy can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and develop tools to cope with challenges. Working together, we will figure out a route to help you get to the best version of yourself.

Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

Priscilla S. Bauer is a LCSW in NJ, graduating Fordham University. Post-graduation, she gained experience with individual, group, and family therapy in the Children/Adolescent Outpatient/Inpatient units at Trinitas Hospital and Monmouth Medical, and was employed with Hoboken UMC as a Crisis Screener intervening in psychiatric emergencies and conducted evaluations. Priscilla was then employed with Effective School Solutions in Glen Ridge, providing individual, group, and family therapy for students ages 11- to 18-years old, and gaining extensive knowledge of IEP and 504 Plan processes/development while working with the CST.

Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.

Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.

Are you feeling stuck in sadness, frustration or overwhelmed? Do you feel like circumstances out of your control are getting in the way of your happiness? Are you watching your child suffer and you do not know how to help them? You are not alone. So many people suffer in silence. I am so proud of you that you made it here! My job is to connect with you, hear your story and what you need, and help you get that in a way that works for you. Therapy is not one size fits all, and it mainly depends on how you feel with me, so reach out for a phone call, and let’s see if I can help you.

Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained to think systemically and work with individuals, couples and families. My expertise, however, is working with couples and parents. Over the years, I have helped many couples overcome their relationship issues, including: communication issues, infidelity, sexual issues, etc. I have also worked with many families, helping parents overcome issues with their children, both young children and adults. I have also extensively explored issues related to working with couples where one partner is experiencing chronic pain.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Lauren is committed to helping individuals acquire skills and strategies for coping with difficult life stressors. Lauren has extensive experience working with individuals dually diagnosed with mental illness and an intellectual/developmental disability. She assists parents navigating the world of special education and provides parent coaching to manage or modify behaviors of concern. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist, she works with individuals with varying experienced traumas utilizing a trauma informed lens in the therapeutic relationship.

Sometimes we feel very alone, disconnected and as though we are lost and suffering inside. As a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga instructor, my approach is to support clients on their journey to recovery, fulfillment, and completeness. Specializing in helping people through grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, and other causes of suffering, I take a mindful approach in helping clients cultivate self-compassion and happiness. Most importantly, I possess a commitment and willingness to stay present with clients during their journey offering support, compassion, and many other helpful tools along the way.

I have practiced over 40 years as an individual, couples and certified family therapist, particularly addressing issues of anxiety, depression and loss, as they emerge throughout the life cycle. With couples, I strive to facilitate improving your communication, whether it be in service of remaining together, or instead, through the difficult process of separation and divorce. My major focus is on both you and your children moving forward.