Family Therapy in Short Hills, NJ
Lauren J. Hammer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
My post-graduate training is in Bowen Family Systems Theory, and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for more than 25 years.
Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed with everyday stressors and responsibilities? Stop putting your emotional well-being on hold and start feeling more satisfied, happier, confident, and balanced. I offer a safe and nurturing environment for you to learn how to live the life you want and deserve in person (if fully vaccinated) or virtually. With over 25 years of clinical experience, my clients learn to effectively cope with life-cycle events (birth, marriage, death), marital and parenting conflicts, complicated relationships, and professional challenges.
My post-graduate training is in Bowen Family Systems Theory, and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for more than 25 years.
Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed with everyday stressors and responsibilities? Stop putting your emotional well-being on hold and start feeling more satisfied, happier, confident, and balanced. I offer a safe and nurturing environment for you to learn how to live the life you want and deserve in person (if fully vaccinated) or virtually. With over 25 years of clinical experience, my clients learn to effectively cope with life-cycle events (birth, marriage, death), marital and parenting conflicts, complicated relationships, and professional challenges.
I provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
Life can be difficult at times. People could feel "dissatisfied with life," or "unfulfilled," despite the efforts. Collaborating with a skilled psychotherapist could help a person or a couple identify and break the maladaptive patterns, make positive changes, and experience more happiness. I am a bilingual (Chinese & English) psychologist with over 20 years of training and experience. I adopt an integrative style, blending elements of Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through the lens of attachment and culture.
I provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
Life can be difficult at times. People could feel "dissatisfied with life," or "unfulfilled," despite the efforts. Collaborating with a skilled psychotherapist could help a person or a couple identify and break the maladaptive patterns, make positive changes, and experience more happiness. I am a bilingual (Chinese & English) psychologist with over 20 years of training and experience. I adopt an integrative style, blending elements of Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through the lens of attachment and culture.
She provides parent coaching and family therapy to help overcome differences, and find effective strategies for challenging behaviors.
Strong foundations in the early years lead to healthier minds and consequently, happier families. As a trained physician and a licensed therapist, Sara combines behavioral medicine and developmental psychology in her unique therapeutic approach.
She provides parent coaching and family therapy to help overcome differences, and find effective strategies for challenging behaviors.
Strong foundations in the early years lead to healthier minds and consequently, happier families. As a trained physician and a licensed therapist, Sara combines behavioral medicine and developmental psychology in her unique therapeutic approach.
My preferred population to work with are adolescents and young adults utilizing the family systems modality to intervene and support.
My ideal clients are those who are experiencing difficulties with blended family issues, adolescent development, trauma, grief and loss, separation and divorce. My role as a therapist is to facilitate a process of healing by partnering with each client. I believe it is essential to listen carefully to an individual, couple or family and develop a partnership that combines my training and experience as a practitioner with each persons unique capacity for healing and growth. Most importantly, the objective of intervention and caring is promoting the family's ability to support the passions and interests that exist in each individual.
My preferred population to work with are adolescents and young adults utilizing the family systems modality to intervene and support.
My ideal clients are those who are experiencing difficulties with blended family issues, adolescent development, trauma, grief and loss, separation and divorce. My role as a therapist is to facilitate a process of healing by partnering with each client. I believe it is essential to listen carefully to an individual, couple or family and develop a partnership that combines my training and experience as a practitioner with each persons unique capacity for healing and growth. Most importantly, the objective of intervention and caring is promoting the family's ability to support the passions and interests that exist in each individual.
My practice is a supportive environment for the entire family to develop and grow.
There is something unique about being able to treat children and the systems that they exist in. There are many ways to effect change in a child's life. First and foremost, I try to create a positive relationship with the child and meet them where they are. I use a number of modalities such as talk and play therapy, as well as teach skills that help build each child's tool box for life.
My practice is a supportive environment for the entire family to develop and grow.
There is something unique about being able to treat children and the systems that they exist in. There are many ways to effect change in a child's life. First and foremost, I try to create a positive relationship with the child and meet them where they are. I use a number of modalities such as talk and play therapy, as well as teach skills that help build each child's tool box for life.
Andrew Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Additional Training: The Ackerman Institute for the Family and by Dr.
I am a sensitive, patient and intuitive therapist. Creating a non-judgemental and safe environment is essential to my work with clients. As a Marriage and Family therapist I specialize in couples as well as individuals and families. I help couples who feel that their emotional bond is suffering, as well as those considering marriage and wanting to make a responsible decision. I specialize in males struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, sexuality challenges, communication, and anger management. I am also helpful to families challenged by divorce or blending children from different households.
Additional Training: The Ackerman Institute for the Family and by Dr.
I am a sensitive, patient and intuitive therapist. Creating a non-judgemental and safe environment is essential to my work with clients. As a Marriage and Family therapist I specialize in couples as well as individuals and families. I help couples who feel that their emotional bond is suffering, as well as those considering marriage and wanting to make a responsible decision. I specialize in males struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, sexuality challenges, communication, and anger management. I am also helpful to families challenged by divorce or blending children from different households.
Laura M Woolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with a toxic partner, family member or boss, I am here to help. People don't choose to be in toxic relationships, they get stuck in them. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a blend of therapy techniques I will teach you coping skills on how to navigate these types of people and if necessary, extricate yourself from these situations. I am here to, listen, nurture, and encourage you to grow and guide you to be your true self.
If you are struggling with a toxic partner, family member or boss, I am here to help. People don't choose to be in toxic relationships, they get stuck in them. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a blend of therapy techniques I will teach you coping skills on how to navigate these types of people and if necessary, extricate yourself from these situations. I am here to, listen, nurture, and encourage you to grow and guide you to be your true self.
Authenticity Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-NY, LPC-NJ, NCC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
What’s keeping you from living the life you envision? Let’s figure that out together. Everyone can benefit from counseling to get through a rough time, a life transition, relationship difficulties or a break-up, a job loss or big promotion, present and past traumas, family conflict, aging, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, difficulty with boundaries, and more. If you’re willing to uncover what's getting in your way, I can help you break through barriers, let go of what weighs you down, develop better coping skills, tap into your strengths, and live more authentically.
What’s keeping you from living the life you envision? Let’s figure that out together. Everyone can benefit from counseling to get through a rough time, a life transition, relationship difficulties or a break-up, a job loss or big promotion, present and past traumas, family conflict, aging, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, difficulty with boundaries, and more. If you’re willing to uncover what's getting in your way, I can help you break through barriers, let go of what weighs you down, develop better coping skills, tap into your strengths, and live more authentically.
It is my belief that the definition of health, wellness, and happiness is unique to each individual and family.
It is a privilege and honor to work in the field of mental health and wellness. I have the utmost respect for the individuals and families with whom I work. Making the choice to come to therapy is a difficult-even intimidating-decision. But it can also be empowering and rewarding. I provide a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. I have experience in Family Systems, Narrative, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. I have worked with a diversity of challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, school problems, divorce, relational problems, and adjustment to life transitions
It is my belief that the definition of health, wellness, and happiness is unique to each individual and family.
It is a privilege and honor to work in the field of mental health and wellness. I have the utmost respect for the individuals and families with whom I work. Making the choice to come to therapy is a difficult-even intimidating-decision. But it can also be empowering and rewarding. I provide a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. I have experience in Family Systems, Narrative, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. I have worked with a diversity of challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, school problems, divorce, relational problems, and adjustment to life transitions
Throughout Tyler's adolescence and early adulthood, he witnessed the obstacles his friends and family faced when seeking support for their anxiety.
Tyler uses a person-centered approach tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family, by calling on his expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution-based therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. A foundation of his practice is to normalize the experience of receiving therapy to reduce barriers in the therapeutic process as clients begin their journey of self-discovery and healing. The goal is always to assist clients in managing life’s stressors while strengthening their ability to cope with personal challenges and maintain a healthy, prosperous lifestyle.
Throughout Tyler's adolescence and early adulthood, he witnessed the obstacles his friends and family faced when seeking support for their anxiety.
Tyler uses a person-centered approach tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family, by calling on his expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution-based therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. A foundation of his practice is to normalize the experience of receiving therapy to reduce barriers in the therapeutic process as clients begin their journey of self-discovery and healing. The goal is always to assist clients in managing life’s stressors while strengthening their ability to cope with personal challenges and maintain a healthy, prosperous lifestyle.
Eve Schott Taub
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, MA
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
I offer individual, family and couples counseling.
My practice is built on the belief that anxiety, conflict and self doubt do not have to be an all encompassing part of anyone’s everyday life. My passion is to work with teens, couples, individual adults, and families. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, strength-based, solution-focused and culturally sensitive approach to counseling. I believe taking part in therapy is courageous and shows a willingness to grow and make positive change. I am continually impressed by the resilience of my clients and consider it my privilege to provide therapy.
I offer individual, family and couples counseling.
My practice is built on the belief that anxiety, conflict and self doubt do not have to be an all encompassing part of anyone’s everyday life. My passion is to work with teens, couples, individual adults, and families. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, strength-based, solution-focused and culturally sensitive approach to counseling. I believe taking part in therapy is courageous and shows a willingness to grow and make positive change. I am continually impressed by the resilience of my clients and consider it my privilege to provide therapy.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
I partner with you for Life coaching, Family coaching, or Parent coaching needs.
Life can be challenging in the best of times. In these especially tumultuous times everything is harder, and it can become overwhelming to cope. You are here because you want to change…or maybe you just need a little help and support through tough times. Using an integrative, holistic approach I will provide you with the empathy and tools you need to feel and do better. You are in charge, you set the destination and the goals you want to achieve, and we try to get there together. I provide compassionate therapeutic support for children and adolescents, adults, couples, parents and families.
I partner with you for Life coaching, Family coaching, or Parent coaching needs.
Life can be challenging in the best of times. In these especially tumultuous times everything is harder, and it can become overwhelming to cope. You are here because you want to change…or maybe you just need a little help and support through tough times. Using an integrative, holistic approach I will provide you with the empathy and tools you need to feel and do better. You are in charge, you set the destination and the goals you want to achieve, and we try to get there together. I provide compassionate therapeutic support for children and adolescents, adults, couples, parents and families.
I practice from a cognitive- behavioral, family systems perspective which means the focus of treatment is the goal directed acquisition of social and emotional skills.
My focus is on the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Children often present with behavior and learning challenges, anxiety, depression, stress and technology obsessions. Parents play a significant role in developing goals and strategies. I also focus on the adolescent years and work frequently with school stress, social challenges, anxiety, depression, technology inundations and athletic performance. Overarching is the culture and dynamic of the families in which children and adolescents live. The goal is to feel better about our self, interact better with those in our life and develop skills to manage.
I practice from a cognitive- behavioral, family systems perspective which means the focus of treatment is the goal directed acquisition of social and emotional skills.
My focus is on the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Children often present with behavior and learning challenges, anxiety, depression, stress and technology obsessions. Parents play a significant role in developing goals and strategies. I also focus on the adolescent years and work frequently with school stress, social challenges, anxiety, depression, technology inundations and athletic performance. Overarching is the culture and dynamic of the families in which children and adolescents live. The goal is to feel better about our self, interact better with those in our life and develop skills to manage.
Dorrie Barbanel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
As a professional and as a parent, I have enormous empathy for what all members of a family are going through.
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.
As a professional and as a parent, I have enormous empathy for what all members of a family are going through.
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.
In helping my clients explore their issues and find solutions, I pull from different theories and approaches, including Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method (for couples), DBT and CBT.
One thing we are all guaranteed to experience in life is CHANGE! Our families, friends, finances, intimate relationships, our health and careers can be counted on to consistently serve up both welcome, sought-after changes, and at other times bewildering, overwhelming new issues. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients clarify those changes in their lives that have become most challenging. I seek to create the kind of warm, trusting, engaged relationship that enables my clients to explore and develop the personal insights, coping skills, and self-awareness to allow them to cope with existing and future life changes.
In helping my clients explore their issues and find solutions, I pull from different theories and approaches, including Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method (for couples), DBT and CBT.
One thing we are all guaranteed to experience in life is CHANGE! Our families, friends, finances, intimate relationships, our health and careers can be counted on to consistently serve up both welcome, sought-after changes, and at other times bewildering, overwhelming new issues. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients clarify those changes in their lives that have become most challenging. I seek to create the kind of warm, trusting, engaged relationship that enables my clients to explore and develop the personal insights, coping skills, and self-awareness to allow them to cope with existing and future life changes.
My role is to guide both the individual and their family through this pivotal growth period, helping them align with their values and achieve their goals.
With over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting adolescents and their families as they navigate the complex challenges of anxiety and depression. My journey began with a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Connecticut College where I focused on the psychological development of learners and pedagogy. I further enriched my expertise with a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University where I focused on promoting child and adolescent well-being, giving me a unique perspective as both a clinician and an educator.
My role is to guide both the individual and their family through this pivotal growth period, helping them align with their values and achieve their goals.
With over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting adolescents and their families as they navigate the complex challenges of anxiety and depression. My journey began with a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Connecticut College where I focused on the psychological development of learners and pedagogy. I further enriched my expertise with a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University where I focused on promoting child and adolescent well-being, giving me a unique perspective as both a clinician and an educator.
I see children, adolescents, and emerging young adults. Clients I see face challenges including but not limited to anxiety, bedwetting, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, or difficulties in social relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space where my clients and their parents can express themselves, find acceptance, and work toward success. Through the therapeutic process, we develop coping strategies for improving communication skills, fostering self-acceptance, achieving overall emotional well-being, and an overall more cohesive family system. For children, I specialize in child-centered play therapy, utilizing a
I see children, adolescents, and emerging young adults. Clients I see face challenges including but not limited to anxiety, bedwetting, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, or difficulties in social relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space where my clients and their parents can express themselves, find acceptance, and work toward success. Through the therapeutic process, we develop coping strategies for improving communication skills, fostering self-acceptance, achieving overall emotional well-being, and an overall more cohesive family system. For children, I specialize in child-centered play therapy, utilizing a
Nicole Bieniasz - Handspring Health (Insurance Accepted!)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
Outside of work, I love reading, riding my bike along scenic views, or spending quality time with my family.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
Outside of work, I love reading, riding my bike along scenic views, or spending quality time with my family.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
Maplewood Counseling Robert Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Need couples counseling? Need help with a personal challenge? I provide therapy to couples and individuals dealing with a wide range of issues. Many couples I meet with are looking for helping improving the way they communicate and resolve conflict (including better ways to express anger). Others might need help with infidelity, parenting or family conflict. Some couples also need help deciding if they should stay together. I also work with many individuals trying to get to a better place. I help them with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship struggles. I have also worked with people struggling with addiction.
Need couples counseling? Need help with a personal challenge? I provide therapy to couples and individuals dealing with a wide range of issues. Many couples I meet with are looking for helping improving the way they communicate and resolve conflict (including better ways to express anger). Others might need help with infidelity, parenting or family conflict. Some couples also need help deciding if they should stay together. I also work with many individuals trying to get to a better place. I help them with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship struggles. I have also worked with people struggling with addiction.
Evelyn Weber-Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Short Hills, NJ 07078
If you are seeking personal growth and better relationships with your partner, family and others; my goal is to help you achieve this.
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination”(Carl Roger’s). Do you feel that your values & needs are out of alignment with how your are actually living? Are your relationships struggling or are you feeling trapped in a cycle that is unsatisfying. Achieving balance and authenticity is an important component of the healing process & my goal is to help clients achieve a deeper awareness, confidence & stability. Anxiety/depression can be unbearable and sometimes immobilizing; relationship problems can weaken our capacity for experiencing happiness; this can leave us feeling hopeless and empty.
If you are seeking personal growth and better relationships with your partner, family and others; my goal is to help you achieve this.
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination”(Carl Roger’s). Do you feel that your values & needs are out of alignment with how your are actually living? Are your relationships struggling or are you feeling trapped in a cycle that is unsatisfying. Achieving balance and authenticity is an important component of the healing process & my goal is to help clients achieve a deeper awareness, confidence & stability. Anxiety/depression can be unbearable and sometimes immobilizing; relationship problems can weaken our capacity for experiencing happiness; this can leave us feeling hopeless and empty.
