Therapists for Teens in West Berlin, NJ

Alice M Jannini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCLS
Verified Verified
West Berlin, NJ 08091
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I work from a strength based perspective and focus on identifying goals and then taking small achievable steps to work towards progress and a sense of accomplishment. I use play techniques with children to elicit their perspectives and develop a plan for building new understandings. I strive to support the development of problem solving skills and strategies for coping. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and other current strategies such as mindfulness with both children, families and individuals to bring about positive changes.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I work from a strength based perspective and focus on identifying goals and then taking small achievable steps to work towards progress and a sense of accomplishment. I use play techniques with children to elicit their perspectives and develop a plan for building new understandings. I strive to support the development of problem solving skills and strategies for coping. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and other current strategies such as mindfulness with both children, families and individuals to bring about positive changes.
(856) 542-5464 View (856) 542-5464
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I Barry Bell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Berlin, NJ 08091  (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to discover the factors in our lives that keep us from being fully alive and happy. People make decisions to enter therapy for various reasons: relationship problems, feeling sad or fearful, or simply the feeling that something is amiss in their lives. In my approach to the therapeutic process, I provide a safe, positive environment in which to explore your present difficulty. Together we will pursue a variety of approaches ranging from Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt, Psychodynamic to Hypnosis with Guided Imagery, depending upon what is best suited to your particular difficulty.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to discover the factors in our lives that keep us from being fully alive and happy. People make decisions to enter therapy for various reasons: relationship problems, feeling sad or fearful, or simply the feeling that something is amiss in their lives. In my approach to the therapeutic process, I provide a safe, positive environment in which to explore your present difficulty. Together we will pursue a variety of approaches ranging from Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt, Psychodynamic to Hypnosis with Guided Imagery, depending upon what is best suited to your particular difficulty.
(856) 494-6097 View (856) 494-6097
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Anne Blair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Individuals decide they need or want therapy for a variety of reasons. Many times people do not know what to expect when they begin therapy. I describe therapy as a three phase process. Phase I: This is the beginning of the therapeutic relationship. A mutual rapport and trust develops so therapy can move into Phase 2. The majority of the therapeutic work takes place in phase 2. A person's experiences, both positive and negative, their perceptions, their values, beliefs, and thoughts are explored during this phase.
Individuals decide they need or want therapy for a variety of reasons. Many times people do not know what to expect when they begin therapy. I describe therapy as a three phase process. Phase I: This is the beginning of the therapeutic relationship. A mutual rapport and trust develops so therapy can move into Phase 2. The majority of the therapeutic work takes place in phase 2. A person's experiences, both positive and negative, their perceptions, their values, beliefs, and thoughts are explored during this phase.
(856) 282-2093 View (856) 282-2093
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Mind and Body Wellness Therapies by LB
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Berlin, NJ 08091  (Online Only)
New expanded availability during day hours. I believe that I can help you normalize what you are feeling by reframing and looking at your bigger picture. You are NOT what you are going through or what you have been through. I have a passion for working with all women of color but specifically Black women and couples (Private pay only). I have extensive experience working with many populations. I am not your average clinical therapist. I have “girlfriend” sessions where we talk about your life and I have the knowledge, both in professionally and personally, to suggest mindset or action change to help you do and feel better.
New expanded availability during day hours. I believe that I can help you normalize what you are feeling by reframing and looking at your bigger picture. You are NOT what you are going through or what you have been through. I have a passion for working with all women of color but specifically Black women and couples (Private pay only). I have extensive experience working with many populations. I am not your average clinical therapist. I have “girlfriend” sessions where we talk about your life and I have the knowledge, both in professionally and personally, to suggest mindset or action change to help you do and feel better.
(856) 212-0589 View (856) 212-0589

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Phil Smyth (adolescent/teen specialist)
Counselor, LAC, CADC
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 446-3669 View (856) 446-3669
Melissa Barua (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 391-2488 View (856) 391-2488
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Andrea Papa (adolescent/teen specialist)
DO
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a Psychiatrist with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. I focus on treating the whole individual with psychotherapy and medication when appropriate, and after careful assessment. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a Psychiatrist with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. I focus on treating the whole individual with psychotherapy and medication when appropriate, and after careful assessment. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 746-4805 View (856) 746-4805
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Candice S Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Voorhees, NJ 08043
If you have trauma that has been chasing you and you're tired of running, I can support you in minimizing the effect that trauma has on you so that you can move forward. If anxiety or depression are with you, I can support you with tried and true strategies to manage them. If you're a parent and you're struggling with communication with your teenager, I can support you and your teen with getting on the same page and having a better relationship. If you are an adult with ADHD or you're a parent of a child with ADHD, we will work together as you understand your diagnosis and how to manage symptoms - I got you!
If you have trauma that has been chasing you and you're tired of running, I can support you in minimizing the effect that trauma has on you so that you can move forward. If anxiety or depression are with you, I can support you with tried and true strategies to manage them. If you're a parent and you're struggling with communication with your teenager, I can support you and your teen with getting on the same page and having a better relationship. If you are an adult with ADHD or you're a parent of a child with ADHD, we will work together as you understand your diagnosis and how to manage symptoms - I got you!
(856) 475-8173 View (856) 475-8173
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Sarah Kotz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 329-8060 View (856) 329-8060
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Courtney Carlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
The goal is cultivating change, fostering connection, and empowering you and your family to make the changes needed. I am here to help you and your family to be as successful as possible in all areas of life. I specialize in child and adolescent therapy. I utilize evidence based treatment in working with children and their families to decrease oppositional behavior, improving the ability to follow directions, and decreasing anxiety and depression. My experience also includes couples, divorce, co-parenting, and family therapy. I have over 15 years of experience working with children and their families in all settings.
The goal is cultivating change, fostering connection, and empowering you and your family to make the changes needed. I am here to help you and your family to be as successful as possible in all areas of life. I specialize in child and adolescent therapy. I utilize evidence based treatment in working with children and their families to decrease oppositional behavior, improving the ability to follow directions, and decreasing anxiety and depression. My experience also includes couples, divorce, co-parenting, and family therapy. I have over 15 years of experience working with children and their families in all settings.
(856) 666-8849 View (856) 666-8849
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Jessica A Ocasio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Parental roles and expectations are discussed and agreed upon with the child/adolescent.
I believe the needs and abilities of each individual are different and work with you to determine what approaches and techniques are most in line with your needs and strengths. I believe a productive therapeutic relationship is positively established through the use of genuineness, warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I have a diverse range of experience including the areas of Autism; Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse/Assault; Childhood Abuse and Neglect; Childhood PTSD/Trauma; and Loss, Attachment and Separation issues in relation to foster and adoption. I primarily work with women, children and adolescents.
Parental roles and expectations are discussed and agreed upon with the child/adolescent.
I believe the needs and abilities of each individual are different and work with you to determine what approaches and techniques are most in line with your needs and strengths. I believe a productive therapeutic relationship is positively established through the use of genuineness, warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I have a diverse range of experience including the areas of Autism; Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse/Assault; Childhood Abuse and Neglect; Childhood PTSD/Trauma; and Loss, Attachment and Separation issues in relation to foster and adoption. I primarily work with women, children and adolescents.
(609) 601-5415 View (609) 601-5415
Richard Vereneck (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 263-3731 View (856) 263-3731
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Dr. Chelece Atavia Brown
Licensed Social Worker, DSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
(856) 888-4530 View (856) 888-4530
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Melissa Cramutolo (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 898-3788 View (856) 898-3788
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Tiffany Lynelle Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gibbsboro, NJ 08026
Smith spent her teen years ministering to incarcerated youth which she continues to do today.
Rev. Tiffany Smith is a Christian Counselor and Director of Pathway Counseling Services where she provides one of the richest, empathetic and authentic counseling experiences you can receive. Her strength is her ability to connect individuals to their purpose by identifying how past and present experiences have shaped their identity. Her goal is to help individuals, couples and families reach their God given potential through healing, improved self-awareness and self-worth. She also works closely with parents with children with special needs offering support and collaboration with community agencies which is one of her passions.
Smith spent her teen years ministering to incarcerated youth which she continues to do today.
Rev. Tiffany Smith is a Christian Counselor and Director of Pathway Counseling Services where she provides one of the richest, empathetic and authentic counseling experiences you can receive. Her strength is her ability to connect individuals to their purpose by identifying how past and present experiences have shaped their identity. Her goal is to help individuals, couples and families reach their God given potential through healing, improved self-awareness and self-worth. She also works closely with parents with children with special needs offering support and collaboration with community agencies which is one of her passions.
(856) 502-1693 View (856) 502-1693
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Madison Kurz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 263-3835 View (856) 263-3835
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Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 390-9052 View (856) 390-9052
Sarah Roche (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 386-3494 View (856) 386-3494
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Janet Corrente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Voorhees, NJ 08043
I am a bilingual licensed psychotherapist, I received my Master's in Clinical Psychology & Counseling at Chestnut Hill College. My professional approach includes a holistic alternative focus in combination with traditional talk therapy. I have been a practicing clinician since 2012. I have experience working with a variety of people facing many different life situations. Typically focusing on the following areas: trauma, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, fears, self-harm, child & adolescent, domestic violence, family conflict, emotional disturbance, anger management, coping skills development, sexual abuse, grief, impulse control, relationship complications & growth.
I am a bilingual licensed psychotherapist, I received my Master's in Clinical Psychology & Counseling at Chestnut Hill College. My professional approach includes a holistic alternative focus in combination with traditional talk therapy. I have been a practicing clinician since 2012. I have experience working with a variety of people facing many different life situations. Typically focusing on the following areas: trauma, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, fears, self-harm, child & adolescent, domestic violence, family conflict, emotional disturbance, anger management, coping skills development, sexual abuse, grief, impulse control, relationship complications & growth.
(609) 666-5205 View (609) 666-5205
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Jessica Deutsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(908) 574-1914 View (908) 574-1914
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.