Parenting Therapists in Whitehouse Station, NJ
Child Play Therapy with a Family Connection
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, EAP
Verified Verified
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
We work with young children between 4-12 doing play therapy (which can incorporate CBT, Choice, or Solution Focused modalities); as well as tweens and teens, and individual adult clients. We can provide cooperative parenting sessions for divorced or divorcing couples, and parent coaching for families in need. Currently a Certified Play Therapist. Some of the issues we work with include: anxiety; separation anxiety; specific phobias; depression; oppositional defiant disorder; anger management; low self esteem; ADHD; coping with death; adjustments to divorce or new baby; sibling rivalry; and school issues.
We work with young children between 4-12 doing play therapy (which can incorporate CBT, Choice, or Solution Focused modalities); as well as tweens and teens, and individual adult clients. We can provide cooperative parenting sessions for divorced or divorcing couples, and parent coaching for families in need. Currently a Certified Play Therapist. Some of the issues we work with include: anxiety; separation anxiety; specific phobias; depression; oppositional defiant disorder; anger management; low self esteem; ADHD; coping with death; adjustments to divorce or new baby; sibling rivalry; and school issues.
Stacey A. Ehrhard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Life can be highly complex, with obstacles overwhelming the healthiest of minds. The decision to seek counseling is often not an easy one. Successful therapy is more than the absence of symptoms or issues, it is a life enriched with increased self-awareness/compassion/empowerment. I will help you recognize and build upon your strengths, challenging restrictive/limiting beliefs/behaviors, and grow toward wholeness, confidence, and joy. Healing happens in relationships when there's true and honest connections with others, but more importantly within oneself. Finding and using your "inner voice" is often the key needed to begin meaningful change.
Life can be highly complex, with obstacles overwhelming the healthiest of minds. The decision to seek counseling is often not an easy one. Successful therapy is more than the absence of symptoms or issues, it is a life enriched with increased self-awareness/compassion/empowerment. I will help you recognize and build upon your strengths, challenging restrictive/limiting beliefs/behaviors, and grow toward wholeness, confidence, and joy. Healing happens in relationships when there's true and honest connections with others, but more importantly within oneself. Finding and using your "inner voice" is often the key needed to begin meaningful change.
Welcome to my practice. I specialize in treatment with children, adolescents, and adults using a relational/cognitive behavioral approach. I work with anxiety/ depressive disorders, trauma disorders, sexual behavior problems, marital/family matters, and high conflict situations, including post-divorce issues. I am happy to offer confidential, professional counseling in a safe and relaxed setting. With 20 years of practice, I am confident that people can work toward change and really make it happen. I believe in evidence based treatment with goals. After all, you are coming to therapy to get better. You deserve to gain the results you want.
Welcome to my practice. I specialize in treatment with children, adolescents, and adults using a relational/cognitive behavioral approach. I work with anxiety/ depressive disorders, trauma disorders, sexual behavior problems, marital/family matters, and high conflict situations, including post-divorce issues. I am happy to offer confidential, professional counseling in a safe and relaxed setting. With 20 years of practice, I am confident that people can work toward change and really make it happen. I believe in evidence based treatment with goals. After all, you are coming to therapy to get better. You deserve to gain the results you want.
Pauline Pernini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing the most effective treatment approaches to help my clients achieve their life goals and be the best that they can be. Over the past twenty years, I have been helping children, teens and adults face and overcome problems that may prevent them from reaching their fullest potential. These difficulties may include ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma or adjustment problems related to life events such as a death or divorce. I will help you determine what may be underlying the problem and develop an effective treatment plan to address the issues and achieve your goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing the most effective treatment approaches to help my clients achieve their life goals and be the best that they can be. Over the past twenty years, I have been helping children, teens and adults face and overcome problems that may prevent them from reaching their fullest potential. These difficulties may include ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma or adjustment problems related to life events such as a death or divorce. I will help you determine what may be underlying the problem and develop an effective treatment plan to address the issues and achieve your goals.
Gemini Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Are your relationships or other life situations less satisfying than you would like them to be? At Gemini Counseling Center our experience has taught us that satisfying relationships are the foundation of a happy life. We work with individuals to help them find specific solutions to the issues that have been troubling them. We help couples and families learn to use respectful communication to build closeness and create greater intimacy. We believe that prople have a profound capacity for making lasting changes and for experiencing the relief of emotional healing.
Are your relationships or other life situations less satisfying than you would like them to be? At Gemini Counseling Center our experience has taught us that satisfying relationships are the foundation of a happy life. We work with individuals to help them find specific solutions to the issues that have been troubling them. We help couples and families learn to use respectful communication to build closeness and create greater intimacy. We believe that prople have a profound capacity for making lasting changes and for experiencing the relief of emotional healing.
Caroline Swantkoski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 (Online Only)
Having a baby changes your life. While it is often a joyful time, it can also be very challenging and demanding. Are you postpartum and struggling with the transition to parenthood? Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and/or depressed? Do you feel like you are just not yourself? If you are just thinking about starting a family, trying to conceive, pregnant, or adjusting to life postpartum; maternal and paternal mental health is important. Parents deserve support during this time.
Having a baby changes your life. While it is often a joyful time, it can also be very challenging and demanding. Are you postpartum and struggling with the transition to parenthood? Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and/or depressed? Do you feel like you are just not yourself? If you are just thinking about starting a family, trying to conceive, pregnant, or adjusting to life postpartum; maternal and paternal mental health is important. Parents deserve support during this time.
Dr. Ana Diaz Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
I am a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctoral Degree in Social Work. For the last decade I have worked with youth, adults, and families healing from trauma and PTSD. I specialize in working with individuals who have been impacted by child sexual abuse, sexual violence, and domestic violence as well as those coping with grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
I am a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctoral Degree in Social Work. For the last decade I have worked with youth, adults, and families healing from trauma and PTSD. I specialize in working with individuals who have been impacted by child sexual abuse, sexual violence, and domestic violence as well as those coping with grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
Judy Carpentier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 (Online Only)
How are alcohol or other drugs showing up in your life? Anxiety and depression can be contributing factors and/or consequences. Maybe you're questioning if you have a problem, or you are in early recovery and want support to maintain your sobriety. You might feel discouraged when you break promises to yourself to cut back or stop. Trying to hide your use from family and friends can be exhausting. Sometimes habits turn into patterns that are hard to break despite your best intentions. Unresolved trauma can make recovery challenging.
How are alcohol or other drugs showing up in your life? Anxiety and depression can be contributing factors and/or consequences. Maybe you're questioning if you have a problem, or you are in early recovery and want support to maintain your sobriety. You might feel discouraged when you break promises to yourself to cut back or stop. Trying to hide your use from family and friends can be exhausting. Sometimes habits turn into patterns that are hard to break despite your best intentions. Unresolved trauma can make recovery challenging.
Most people come upon a time when personal, family or relationship issues become overwhelming. My approach is to provide a safe, confidential space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. I provide therapy that is tailor-made for whatever you are facing. With individuals, I treat depression and anxiety, OCD, trauma, and serious mental illnesses. If you aren’t sure what might be wrong but feel you need support, we can figure it out together. Through couples therapy, I can help with communication challenges and help improve the lives of everyone in the household.
Most people come upon a time when personal, family or relationship issues become overwhelming. My approach is to provide a safe, confidential space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. I provide therapy that is tailor-made for whatever you are facing. With individuals, I treat depression and anxiety, OCD, trauma, and serious mental illnesses. If you aren’t sure what might be wrong but feel you need support, we can figure it out together. Through couples therapy, I can help with communication challenges and help improve the lives of everyone in the household.
Glenn B Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Not accepting new clients
When you change the way you think, you change the way you feel. Therapy helps clarify thoughts and feelings. Our sessions will create for you a safe, compassionate space to delve into present and past challenges that contributing to limiting behaviors and emotions. Therapy will take on a goal-oriented behavioral approach propelling you swiftly and effectively forward in life. Begin a journey of personal growth toward greater happiness, stability and consistency. Explore, cultivate, refine healthier ways of thinking and responding. Achieve happy life balance, improve relationships, be a better partner, friend or parent.
When you change the way you think, you change the way you feel. Therapy helps clarify thoughts and feelings. Our sessions will create for you a safe, compassionate space to delve into present and past challenges that contributing to limiting behaviors and emotions. Therapy will take on a goal-oriented behavioral approach propelling you swiftly and effectively forward in life. Begin a journey of personal growth toward greater happiness, stability and consistency. Explore, cultivate, refine healthier ways of thinking and responding. Achieve happy life balance, improve relationships, be a better partner, friend or parent.
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Anxiety Treatment Center, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flemington, NJ 08822 (Online Only)
I am also a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.
Are you constantly worrying? Do you feel like your own worse enemy? Does anxiety keep you from enjoying life? At Anxiety Treatment Center we have over 20 years experience working in the behavioral/mental health field. We have extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety can rob us of the ability to enjoy life, by avoiding situations where a panic attack may occur. Learn to better understand your thoughts, feelings and relationships. Anxiety is extremely unpleasant. Therapy can help.
I am also a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.
Are you constantly worrying? Do you feel like your own worse enemy? Does anxiety keep you from enjoying life? At Anxiety Treatment Center we have over 20 years experience working in the behavioral/mental health field. We have extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety can rob us of the ability to enjoy life, by avoiding situations where a panic attack may occur. Learn to better understand your thoughts, feelings and relationships. Anxiety is extremely unpleasant. Therapy can help.
2nd location now open in Clinton, NJ! I am an LCSW providing counseling for individuals and families. I specialize in perinatal mental health, parenting support, parenting for families of children with special needs, postpartum mood disorders, as well as family and couples counseling. I am knowledgeable about natural parenting and want to help you find what works for you and your family. My team is also experienced and available to work with adolescents and young adults. I have been supporting families across Northern NJ for over 15 years and enjoy working in both English and Spanish.
2nd location now open in Clinton, NJ! I am an LCSW providing counseling for individuals and families. I specialize in perinatal mental health, parenting support, parenting for families of children with special needs, postpartum mood disorders, as well as family and couples counseling. I am knowledgeable about natural parenting and want to help you find what works for you and your family. My team is also experienced and available to work with adolescents and young adults. I have been supporting families across Northern NJ for over 15 years and enjoy working in both English and Spanish.
Using a collaborative, systemic approach, I bring compassion, experience and insight to each session. I strive to create a safe place for clients to address issues using research based strategies. I treat clients with dignity and respect. I emphasize a positive nuts and bolts appproach in helping people set goals and achieve them as rapidly as possible. My approach is successful in treating relationship issues of married and unmarried couples, life transitions,including the transition to parenthood, parenting conflicts,family issues, alternative lifestyles,multicultural relationship issues, postpartum depression, divorce, depression, anxiety, bereavement post traumatic stress, and acute stress disorder.
Using a collaborative, systemic approach, I bring compassion, experience and insight to each session. I strive to create a safe place for clients to address issues using research based strategies. I treat clients with dignity and respect. I emphasize a positive nuts and bolts appproach in helping people set goals and achieve them as rapidly as possible. My approach is successful in treating relationship issues of married and unmarried couples, life transitions,including the transition to parenthood, parenting conflicts,family issues, alternative lifestyles,multicultural relationship issues, postpartum depression, divorce, depression, anxiety, bereavement post traumatic stress, and acute stress disorder.
Are you feeling stuck? Often we get trapped in old patterns and habits that once worked for us but no longer do. My goal is to provide a place where you feel safe, understood, and respected. We will work together to explore and identify the areas of your life that you would like to understand better and develop plans to help you reach your goals. I have extensive experience with trauma, anxiety (including school, social anxiety, phobias and OCD) depression, stress management and parenting, among others. I offer children, teens and adults a non-judgmental place to come speak confidentially.
Are you feeling stuck? Often we get trapped in old patterns and habits that once worked for us but no longer do. My goal is to provide a place where you feel safe, understood, and respected. We will work together to explore and identify the areas of your life that you would like to understand better and develop plans to help you reach your goals. I have extensive experience with trauma, anxiety (including school, social anxiety, phobias and OCD) depression, stress management and parenting, among others. I offer children, teens and adults a non-judgmental place to come speak confidentially.
Natalie A Kurzeja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peapack, NJ 07977
I am a parenting coach and have taught numerous parenting courses.
Hope gives you strength, encouragement, peace and the ability to press on and move forward. Without it we feel stuck, depressed and even hopeless. I can help foster positive growth in your life, help you see that change really is possible, and that there is always hope.
I am a parenting coach and have taught numerous parenting courses.
Hope gives you strength, encouragement, peace and the ability to press on and move forward. Without it we feel stuck, depressed and even hopeless. I can help foster positive growth in your life, help you see that change really is possible, and that there is always hope.
Parenting, whether married or divorced, can bring up the hardest issues to face during those "tough years".
During those times in your life that issues seem overwhelming and resolution never seems to come, is the time to seek a therapist who works with you to gain control with a focused, solution oriented perspective. The anxiety that builds from repeated stress can leave a person feeling drained especially when you feel you have tried everything to "make it right". Experienced with adults who are having trouble maintaining their frustration which leads to anger issues and relationship issues, I have taught anger management classes in an agency setting as well as parenting classes to those involved in custody issues.
Parenting, whether married or divorced, can bring up the hardest issues to face during those "tough years".
During those times in your life that issues seem overwhelming and resolution never seems to come, is the time to seek a therapist who works with you to gain control with a focused, solution oriented perspective. The anxiety that builds from repeated stress can leave a person feeling drained especially when you feel you have tried everything to "make it right". Experienced with adults who are having trouble maintaining their frustration which leads to anger issues and relationship issues, I have taught anger management classes in an agency setting as well as parenting classes to those involved in custody issues.
Carolyn Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CD, IMH-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raritan, NJ 08869
If you are having difficulty with relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting, grief, or are feeling stuck, please reach out.
The most difficult times of our lives present the greatest opportunities to become our full, authentic selves. I work with both children and adults offering a warm, accepting, and safe space to grow and change. My philosophy is that every person is doing the best they can with what they have in the moment. My clients come to be to be fully seen, accepted, and understood. This allows them to see themselves in a new way and come into alignment with their best selves.
If you are having difficulty with relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting, grief, or are feeling stuck, please reach out.
The most difficult times of our lives present the greatest opportunities to become our full, authentic selves. I work with both children and adults offering a warm, accepting, and safe space to grow and change. My philosophy is that every person is doing the best they can with what they have in the moment. My clients come to be to be fully seen, accepted, and understood. This allows them to see themselves in a new way and come into alignment with their best selves.
Lisa Morra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822
During these uncertain times, feelings of worry, sadness, anger and loneliness are more common, but you are not alone and do not need to face these feelings in isolation. My goal is to support you as we work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will find compassion, understanding and resolution. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist I have 20+ years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, parent/child attachment, grief/loss, family issues, child play therapy and parent training for adoption/foster care.
During these uncertain times, feelings of worry, sadness, anger and loneliness are more common, but you are not alone and do not need to face these feelings in isolation. My goal is to support you as we work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will find compassion, understanding and resolution. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist I have 20+ years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, parent/child attachment, grief/loss, family issues, child play therapy and parent training for adoption/foster care.
Are you feeling worried or unable to fully enjoy previous hobbies or interests that you once looked forward to? Or are you a parent of a child who is struggling emotionally or behaviorally in school or at home? It takes a great amount of strength to admit an answer to any of these, let alone seek therapy. I admire the courage of each and every person who makes the decision to come to therapy. My experience involves providing individual, group, and school counseling services to children as young as 2 years old, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have unique experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Are you feeling worried or unable to fully enjoy previous hobbies or interests that you once looked forward to? Or are you a parent of a child who is struggling emotionally or behaviorally in school or at home? It takes a great amount of strength to admit an answer to any of these, let alone seek therapy. I admire the courage of each and every person who makes the decision to come to therapy. My experience involves providing individual, group, and school counseling services to children as young as 2 years old, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have unique experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
John Mopper - Blueprint Mental Health
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Couples With Kids Therapy, Trauma Therapy & EMDR, ERP, Drop-In Parent Consultations, Drop-In Family Sessions/Couple Sessions, Life Coaching and Adult Individual Counseling.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Couples With Kids Therapy, Trauma Therapy & EMDR, ERP, Drop-In Parent Consultations, Drop-In Family Sessions/Couple Sessions, Life Coaching and Adult Individual Counseling.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.