Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in South Plainfield, NJ
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Amanda Frusco is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of New Jersey with a plethora of experience working with adults who are seeking help in coping with anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, and chronic stress. Amanda received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean and Rutgers University and earned her Master's in Social Work from Kean University.
Amanda Frusco is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of New Jersey with a plethora of experience working with adults who are seeking help in coping with anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, and chronic stress. Amanda received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean and Rutgers University and earned her Master's in Social Work from Kean University.
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Vasista
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Vasista , a group practice providing mental Health /psychology professional services by matching highly trained, experienced and Licensed experts to meet the needs of individuals, couples and families from different backgrounds.We believe that one size does not fit all. We understand that we come with unique backgrounds and experiences and need a professional that you find comfortable to help you through the process of therapy and its our job to gain that trust and work with you.
Vasista , a group practice providing mental Health /psychology professional services by matching highly trained, experienced and Licensed experts to meet the needs of individuals, couples and families from different backgrounds.We believe that one size does not fit all. We understand that we come with unique backgrounds and experiences and need a professional that you find comfortable to help you through the process of therapy and its our job to gain that trust and work with you.
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Nicole Schaefer is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with four years of clinical experience providing counseling services to adolescent and adult clients who were experiencing depression, anxiety, relational conflict, life transitions, and difficulties coping with stressors. Nicole completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Rutgers University and received her Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She also received an Advanced Certificate in Victimology Studies.
Nicole Schaefer is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with four years of clinical experience providing counseling services to adolescent and adult clients who were experiencing depression, anxiety, relational conflict, life transitions, and difficulties coping with stressors. Nicole completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Rutgers University and received her Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She also received an Advanced Certificate in Victimology Studies.
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Reena Pawar is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) who specializes in treating clients who are going through life changes, including divorce, career changes, adapting to college life as a young or older adult, and more. Reena’s background has equipped her with skills that are attuned to listening and working with individuals. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling at Saint Peter’s University.
Reena Pawar is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) who specializes in treating clients who are going through life changes, including divorce, career changes, adapting to college life as a young or older adult, and more. Reena’s background has equipped her with skills that are attuned to listening and working with individuals. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling at Saint Peter’s University.
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Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
We started the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with one mission: to help children, adolescents, and young adults live more meaningful and productive lives. Both raising a child and being one are tall orders in today’s climate. And having a psychological condition often compounds the challenges. We envision a world where youth can succeed, both in spite of their challenges and because of them; where they will develop and implement the skills to overcome their challenges; and where they believe that they can accomplish anything to which they put their minds.
We started the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with one mission: to help children, adolescents, and young adults live more meaningful and productive lives. Both raising a child and being one are tall orders in today’s climate. And having a psychological condition often compounds the challenges. We envision a world where youth can succeed, both in spite of their challenges and because of them; where they will develop and implement the skills to overcome their challenges; and where they believe that they can accomplish anything to which they put their minds.
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Felicia Mainiero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Linden, NJ 07036 (Online Only)
The ideal client is anyone who is ready to talk. Just by starting the search for a therapist is setting off on the right foot. My goal is to work with you, build a healthy working relationship, establish your goals and work towards them together. You are not in this alone!
The ideal client is anyone who is ready to talk. Just by starting the search for a therapist is setting off on the right foot. My goal is to work with you, build a healthy working relationship, establish your goals and work towards them together. You are not in this alone!
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Welcome! We provide psychotherapy to clients from NJ, MA, CT, and NY. Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, Trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated. Our multi-cultural therapists speaks many different languages.
Welcome! We provide psychotherapy to clients from NJ, MA, CT, and NY. Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, Trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated. Our multi-cultural therapists speaks many different languages.
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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.
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Therapy With Gi -
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Authenticity, honesty, empathy and creativity is what I have based my practice on. Life can be TOUGH, and it can feel difficult to get out of that loop, or I like to say, crawl out of the mud, it takes time but it's very possible and I hope to help provide you with the tools you will need to do so. I'm eclectic in my practice, using therapeutic evidenced based modalities, such as CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) Art therapy/creative therapy, person centered therapy, family therapy etc. with a specialty in eating disorders/body image issues and self-esteem .
Authenticity, honesty, empathy and creativity is what I have based my practice on. Life can be TOUGH, and it can feel difficult to get out of that loop, or I like to say, crawl out of the mud, it takes time but it's very possible and I hope to help provide you with the tools you will need to do so. I'm eclectic in my practice, using therapeutic evidenced based modalities, such as CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) Art therapy/creative therapy, person centered therapy, family therapy etc. with a specialty in eating disorders/body image issues and self-esteem .
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"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Socrates. Sharing your feelings, experiences, and challenges with others is not always an easy task. I admire you for seeking support in making changes in your life and want to provide a safe, welcoming place for great personal growth work. My style is person-centered and strengths-oriented with an eclectic approach. Not every strategy works for every person so I combine several different techniques (listed to the right) to give you options in your care. We work as a team to decide what works best for you!
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Socrates. Sharing your feelings, experiences, and challenges with others is not always an easy task. I admire you for seeking support in making changes in your life and want to provide a safe, welcoming place for great personal growth work. My style is person-centered and strengths-oriented with an eclectic approach. Not every strategy works for every person so I combine several different techniques (listed to the right) to give you options in your care. We work as a team to decide what works best for you!
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Sonia Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
A happier and healthier version of you can soon be your reality. Are you seeking growth and change in your life and finding it difficult? Are you or a loved on struggling with managing your emotions in healthy ways these days? Are life’s stressors or life transitions making it difficult for you to adjust and cope? Do you feel lost, sad, worried or unhappy with how things are currently going in your life? Do you or one of your loved ones cope with unhealthy behaviors, an addiction or substance abuse problem and you think it is time for a change? Are you seeking an alternative pathway to healing your inner self? You can get help.
A happier and healthier version of you can soon be your reality. Are you seeking growth and change in your life and finding it difficult? Are you or a loved on struggling with managing your emotions in healthy ways these days? Are life’s stressors or life transitions making it difficult for you to adjust and cope? Do you feel lost, sad, worried or unhappy with how things are currently going in your life? Do you or one of your loved ones cope with unhealthy behaviors, an addiction or substance abuse problem and you think it is time for a change? Are you seeking an alternative pathway to healing your inner self? You can get help.
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Welcome! Through a collaborative effort, I work with children, adolescents, adults and their families, to navigate through life stressors, anxiety, depression and peer/family conflict, among other areas of struggle as well. You have taken the important first step of reaching out for help and support. The journey to a happier, healthier life can be lined with tough obstacles, but with the right support, people of all ages can achieve it.
Welcome! Through a collaborative effort, I work with children, adolescents, adults and their families, to navigate through life stressors, anxiety, depression and peer/family conflict, among other areas of struggle as well. You have taken the important first step of reaching out for help and support. The journey to a happier, healthier life can be lined with tough obstacles, but with the right support, people of all ages can achieve it.
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My ideal client could range in any issues. What is more important to me is they are ready and willing to do the work in navigating their challenges and is ready to better themselves. My ideal client is ready to talk and explore different angles of their struggles and is willing to express what is working and what doesn't work for them so we can find tuned treatment and continue to show progress.
My ideal client could range in any issues. What is more important to me is they are ready and willing to do the work in navigating their challenges and is ready to better themselves. My ideal client is ready to talk and explore different angles of their struggles and is willing to express what is working and what doesn't work for them so we can find tuned treatment and continue to show progress.
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David Krauss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08820
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, as well as individual adults, in independent practice, school and hospital settings. While I work with patients presenting with a wide range of issues and concerns I specialize in working with neurologically or developmentally 'atypical' children and adolescents - ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, etc. I often work with those neurodevelopmentally atypical children, adolescent and young adults who don't easily fit into these kinds of standard diagnostic categories. I look for and develop strengths, resiliencies and resources.
I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, as well as individual adults, in independent practice, school and hospital settings. While I work with patients presenting with a wide range of issues and concerns I specialize in working with neurologically or developmentally 'atypical' children and adolescents - ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, etc. I often work with those neurodevelopmentally atypical children, adolescent and young adults who don't easily fit into these kinds of standard diagnostic categories. I look for and develop strengths, resiliencies and resources.
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If you think that your quality of life is marred by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief and pain from personnel or material losses or chronic physical conditions or if you see yourself getting into a pattern of making self- sabotaging choices in your life , give yourself the chance to experience life differently. Allow me to guide you make a break through. At Guiding Elements, I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families who are facing behavioral & emotional regulation issues, stress while navigating difficult relationships or life's challenges in general.
If you think that your quality of life is marred by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief and pain from personnel or material losses or chronic physical conditions or if you see yourself getting into a pattern of making self- sabotaging choices in your life , give yourself the chance to experience life differently. Allow me to guide you make a break through. At Guiding Elements, I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families who are facing behavioral & emotional regulation issues, stress while navigating difficult relationships or life's challenges in general.
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Do you want or need to make some changes in your life? Are you ready to overcome anxiety, depression or addictions? Do you find yourself struggling in your relationship? Therapy and change can be both difficult and challenging experiences. I have been helping people with these problems for many years and we can work collaboratively. I help individuals learn more about themselves and how to live more authentically. I love supporting people in harnessing their own individuality while helping them navigate the world and its chaos. We will figure out your best qualities and personal resources and virtues to help you heal and grow.
Do you want or need to make some changes in your life? Are you ready to overcome anxiety, depression or addictions? Do you find yourself struggling in your relationship? Therapy and change can be both difficult and challenging experiences. I have been helping people with these problems for many years and we can work collaboratively. I help individuals learn more about themselves and how to live more authentically. I love supporting people in harnessing their own individuality while helping them navigate the world and its chaos. We will figure out your best qualities and personal resources and virtues to help you heal and grow.
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Impower Counseling Center, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, BA, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08989 (Online Only)
The No. 1 Counseling Center for All Relationships. With over 25 years of experience in counseling couples and individuals, Antonio specializes in helping couples stay together and has developed the No. 1 rated Pre-marital program that prepares couples for the next steps. Antonio also specializes in Individual counseling with a strong emphasis on Single Women and Black Males. To get started today, our process is simple and easy. Go to our website (www.impowercounselingcenter.org) and sign up and now you are ready to begin.
The No. 1 Counseling Center for All Relationships. With over 25 years of experience in counseling couples and individuals, Antonio specializes in helping couples stay together and has developed the No. 1 rated Pre-marital program that prepares couples for the next steps. Antonio also specializes in Individual counseling with a strong emphasis on Single Women and Black Males. To get started today, our process is simple and easy. Go to our website (www.impowercounselingcenter.org) and sign up and now you are ready to begin.
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I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I also work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.
I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I also work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.
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Welcome to a space where your voice matters. If you're a teen, young adult, or adult struggling with depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, you're not alone. My ideal clients often feel like their true selves are hidden behind a mask, longing to be understood and heard. Together, we'll explore your unique experiences, helping you rediscover your inner strength and build lasting confidence. Your journey toward emotional well-being is important, and I'm here to provide the support and guidance you need to create positive change in your life.
Welcome to a space where your voice matters. If you're a teen, young adult, or adult struggling with depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, you're not alone. My ideal clients often feel like their true selves are hidden behind a mask, longing to be understood and heard. Together, we'll explore your unique experiences, helping you rediscover your inner strength and build lasting confidence. Your journey toward emotional well-being is important, and I'm here to provide the support and guidance you need to create positive change in your life.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or identity issues or the complex emotional impact of loss and trauma? Maybe you are one of countless neurodivergent individuals attempting to blend into our largely neurotypical world, experiencing the stress, anxiety and complications that go with it. Each of these stressors can impact our ability to be fully present in our lives; causing us to feel pain, hopelessness and isolation. The good news is that you don’t need to navigate this alone. You can heal and you can grow. My goal is to help you define your vision of health and happiness then help you to achieve it.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or identity issues or the complex emotional impact of loss and trauma? Maybe you are one of countless neurodivergent individuals attempting to blend into our largely neurotypical world, experiencing the stress, anxiety and complications that go with it. Each of these stressors can impact our ability to be fully present in our lives; causing us to feel pain, hopelessness and isolation. The good news is that you don’t need to navigate this alone. You can heal and you can grow. My goal is to help you define your vision of health and happiness then help you to achieve it.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists
Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.