Parenting Therapists in Cranford, NJ
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Life is full of change, both expected and unexpected. Things like marriage, parenting, work, school, adolescence, divorce, illness, and death can feel overwhelming. Sometimes a major event can leave one feeling lost. Other times just coping with the day to day is a challenge. My clients often express that they are feeling scattered, anxious, angry, and sad. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families at different stages of their life-cycles. I specialize in helping them cope with their feelings, as they move through these periods of transition, so they can learn how to be resilient.
Life is full of change, both expected and unexpected. Things like marriage, parenting, work, school, adolescence, divorce, illness, and death can feel overwhelming. Sometimes a major event can leave one feeling lost. Other times just coping with the day to day is a challenge. My clients often express that they are feeling scattered, anxious, angry, and sad. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families at different stages of their life-cycles. I specialize in helping them cope with their feelings, as they move through these periods of transition, so they can learn how to be resilient.
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I also have expertise in play therapy, parenting support, and consultation regarding Child Study Teams.
Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am the co-founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to poor school performance, distractibility, and motivation/drive. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between teens and their parents.
I also have expertise in play therapy, parenting support, and consultation regarding Child Study Teams.
Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am the co-founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to poor school performance, distractibility, and motivation/drive. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between teens and their parents.
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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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You want to be a supportive parent, but deep down you are struggling when you see your child isolating, withdrawn or angry. You may be fed up with feeling helpless, stuck or frustrated with your child. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready to improve your relationship with your child. You're ready to get them the help they need. Most of all you're ready to be there for them while they learn the tools they need to feel better again
You want to be a supportive parent, but deep down you are struggling when you see your child isolating, withdrawn or angry. You may be fed up with feeling helpless, stuck or frustrated with your child. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready to improve your relationship with your child. You're ready to get them the help they need. Most of all you're ready to be there for them while they learn the tools they need to feel better again
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Throughout my career I have worked with individuals and families dealing with various issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, women's issues, domestic violence, life transitions and trauma.
Sometimes life can become overwhelming and you can feel as though you have no where to turn. When going through those times, one of the hardest things you can do is ask for help but it is also one of the bravest things you can do. Congratulations on taking that first step! Seeking out a therapist suggests you have a desire to change. I offer a safe and supportive environment that can facilitate those changes.
Throughout my career I have worked with individuals and families dealing with various issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, women's issues, domestic violence, life transitions and trauma.
Sometimes life can become overwhelming and you can feel as though you have no where to turn. When going through those times, one of the hardest things you can do is ask for help but it is also one of the bravest things you can do. Congratulations on taking that first step! Seeking out a therapist suggests you have a desire to change. I offer a safe and supportive environment that can facilitate those changes.
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Patricia McLaughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
My background includes extensive work in grief and loss in the hospice setting, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, adolescent issues and family crisis intervention, and parent coaching.
It's a stress filled world, with life often becoming overwhelming. Talking to someone can help you feel less vulnerable. In my work I strive to make that first step easier for you. I understand that even picking up the phone to make an appointment may feel too difficult.
My background includes extensive work in grief and loss in the hospice setting, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, adolescent issues and family crisis intervention, and parent coaching.
It's a stress filled world, with life often becoming overwhelming. Talking to someone can help you feel less vulnerable. In my work I strive to make that first step easier for you. I understand that even picking up the phone to make an appointment may feel too difficult.
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I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on addressing issues of trauma, abuse (sexual, physical, neglect), grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, intimate partner violence and many others.
There are times in your life when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, scared, confused, lost, or alone. During these times it can be difficult to understand the emotions you are feeling and it can be difficult to process and verbalize them, especially to family, friends, or loved ones. Making the decision to attend therapy can be scary, but it takes a lot of courage. Therapy is a safe, neutral, open space where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on addressing issues of trauma, abuse (sexual, physical, neglect), grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, intimate partner violence and many others.
There are times in your life when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, scared, confused, lost, or alone. During these times it can be difficult to understand the emotions you are feeling and it can be difficult to process and verbalize them, especially to family, friends, or loved ones. Making the decision to attend therapy can be scary, but it takes a lot of courage. Therapy is a safe, neutral, open space where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
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We offer 1:1 support, parent/caregiver coaching, social skills groups, and sleep consultation.
Ovation Behavior Group provides comprehensive ABA therapy for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities. Our team uses evidence-based practices and personalized treatment plans to increase independence and improve quality of life. We design our services to meet our clients’ individual needs and identify the right team of trained professionals to provide ongoing support. Our play-based approach creates a natural environment conducive to learning.
We offer 1:1 support, parent/caregiver coaching, social skills groups, and sleep consultation.
Ovation Behavior Group provides comprehensive ABA therapy for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities. Our team uses evidence-based practices and personalized treatment plans to increase independence and improve quality of life. We design our services to meet our clients’ individual needs and identify the right team of trained professionals to provide ongoing support. Our play-based approach creates a natural environment conducive to learning.
![Photo of Monique Chauhan - Monique Chauhan LMHC, PLLC, LMHC, CASAC, CLC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/58b030d8-cb5d-4d03-ad85-8ce3ce923435/1/320x400.jpeg)
Monique Chauhan LMHC, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, CLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016 (Online Only)
My specialty is building a strong bond with clients who experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, relationship issues and daily life stressors.
I am a NY and NJ Licensed Therapist. Talk therapy is not just "talking about your problems"; it is also working toward solutions. Focusing on the past can help explain things in your life, but focusing on the present can help you cope with the present and prepare for the future. I can help you take control of your life, stop the turmoil, find meaning and happiness, so you can make healthier choices about your present and future, and not allow others to make those choices for you.
My specialty is building a strong bond with clients who experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, relationship issues and daily life stressors.
I am a NY and NJ Licensed Therapist. Talk therapy is not just "talking about your problems"; it is also working toward solutions. Focusing on the past can help explain things in your life, but focusing on the present can help you cope with the present and prepare for the future. I can help you take control of your life, stop the turmoil, find meaning and happiness, so you can make healthier choices about your present and future, and not allow others to make those choices for you.
![Photo of Lisa R Grossi, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/57942cce-7b5e-4e6a-a7d3-f7565e1f038f/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have been in private practice in Westfield since 1995 with an emphasis on adolescents and adults in need of help coping with life's stressors. These stressors include, but are certainly not limited to depression and anxiety, developmental issues,school anxiety and school refusal, women's issues, parenting difficulties and social issues to name a few. Women in particular often cope with a great deal of stress related to work, family,loss and from time to time, serious illness. These strains can become overwhelming and coping may become difficult and sometimes impossible to do alone.
I have been in private practice in Westfield since 1995 with an emphasis on adolescents and adults in need of help coping with life's stressors. These stressors include, but are certainly not limited to depression and anxiety, developmental issues,school anxiety and school refusal, women's issues, parenting difficulties and social issues to name a few. Women in particular often cope with a great deal of stress related to work, family,loss and from time to time, serious illness. These strains can become overwhelming and coping may become difficult and sometimes impossible to do alone.
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Melissa Seifer Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
Becoming a parent creates a huge shift our identities and our relationships.
I believe that psychotherapy and coaching are gifts you give yourself. For the past 20 years, I have helped many competent, well-educated men and women whose lives, while "good on paper," are unsatisfying. They feel empty despite successes and have difficulties maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones. My clients feel stuck in their lives and want to make productive changes. I help them examine the ways they repeat the patterns which only lead us to disappointment. I can help you identify these roadblocks to happiness and guide you to create the life you want and deserve.
Becoming a parent creates a huge shift our identities and our relationships.
I believe that psychotherapy and coaching are gifts you give yourself. For the past 20 years, I have helped many competent, well-educated men and women whose lives, while "good on paper," are unsatisfying. They feel empty despite successes and have difficulties maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones. My clients feel stuck in their lives and want to make productive changes. I help them examine the ways they repeat the patterns which only lead us to disappointment. I can help you identify these roadblocks to happiness and guide you to create the life you want and deserve.
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Child & Teen Success Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016 (Online Only)
Parents are included in all sessions so they can provide input and gain new parenting skills.
My practice is a devoted exclusively to children ages 5-17. Attention Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Asperger's & Autistic Spectrum Disorder, BiPolar Disorder and School Underachievement are my specialties. Social skills, parenting issues and sibling rivalry are additional areas of focus. I also specialize in treating children who have had past treatment failures. Lastly, with parental permission I consult with the child's school to assure the child's interests are best served.
Parents are included in all sessions so they can provide input and gain new parenting skills.
My practice is a devoted exclusively to children ages 5-17. Attention Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Asperger's & Autistic Spectrum Disorder, BiPolar Disorder and School Underachievement are my specialties. Social skills, parenting issues and sibling rivalry are additional areas of focus. I also specialize in treating children who have had past treatment failures. Lastly, with parental permission I consult with the child's school to assure the child's interests are best served.
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I help people work through difficult issues related to: depression, anxiety, identity, life transitions, relationship problems, grief, trauma, family systems issues, fertility, postpartum and parenting issues, and addiction.
Has a recent life event or transition caused you to feel suddenly unstable? Changes of any kind can leave us feeling lonely, confused, afraid, and vulnerable, especially when one's foundation is shaky. I take great care and interest in helping others achieve stability and growth during periods of change and uncertainty. I regard challenges as critical opportunities for exploration and meaning-making. Through gaining deeper understandings and new perspectives in treatment, my patients have reported feeling lighter, stronger, more focused, more connected to others, and more prepared to embrace life's challenges.
I help people work through difficult issues related to: depression, anxiety, identity, life transitions, relationship problems, grief, trauma, family systems issues, fertility, postpartum and parenting issues, and addiction.
Has a recent life event or transition caused you to feel suddenly unstable? Changes of any kind can leave us feeling lonely, confused, afraid, and vulnerable, especially when one's foundation is shaky. I take great care and interest in helping others achieve stability and growth during periods of change and uncertainty. I regard challenges as critical opportunities for exploration and meaning-making. Through gaining deeper understandings and new perspectives in treatment, my patients have reported feeling lighter, stronger, more focused, more connected to others, and more prepared to embrace life's challenges.
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Nicholas Stanco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016 (Online Only)
In addition, I am skilled in communicating effectively with child and parent alike.
Life is sometimes a difficult process especially when a partner or child needs, but doesn't want therapy. It can become very painful for yourself or the loved one whose behavior is affecting the whole family. You may even be combing these ads trying to sort out where to start. Sometimes you need someone who knows how to allow a person to open up in their own time. Someone who can work with them through their fears. I have experience in: Child Therapy, Addressing resistance, Mandated clients and LGBTQ concerns. I utilize a variety of techniques toward this aim including EMDR and Play (Sandtray) therapy.
In addition, I am skilled in communicating effectively with child and parent alike.
Life is sometimes a difficult process especially when a partner or child needs, but doesn't want therapy. It can become very painful for yourself or the loved one whose behavior is affecting the whole family. You may even be combing these ads trying to sort out where to start. Sometimes you need someone who knows how to allow a person to open up in their own time. Someone who can work with them through their fears. I have experience in: Child Therapy, Addressing resistance, Mandated clients and LGBTQ concerns. I utilize a variety of techniques toward this aim including EMDR and Play (Sandtray) therapy.
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I believe that with the right support, everyone has the potential to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, I am committed to providing tailored, evidence-based treatment that respects your individuality and unique experiences. I treat children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, stress management, parenting, school-related challenges, and life transitions.
I believe that with the right support, everyone has the potential to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, I am committed to providing tailored, evidence-based treatment that respects your individuality and unique experiences. I treat children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, stress management, parenting, school-related challenges, and life transitions.
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Roberta R Gelfand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and New York. I counsel people as they learn about themselves, heal their wounds, and change their lives. I have worked with clients to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life-changing situations, and more. I understand how difficult opening up can be, and finding the right person to talk with is important.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and New York. I counsel people as they learn about themselves, heal their wounds, and change their lives. I have worked with clients to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life-changing situations, and more. I understand how difficult opening up can be, and finding the right person to talk with is important.
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StrongHearts Counseling, Westfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
Parents, let’s be honest- parenting is one tough journey. Are you wondering if you’re doing this parenting thing right? Struggling with a child that has big feelings, who worries a lot, or has other challenges? Are you feeling disconnected from your family and wondering if it’s possible to repair these bonds and come back together? It’s possible to enjoy your child again, to navigate your child’s challenges with confidence, and rediscover a connection with your family filled with harmony, happiness, and close connections. Let’s work together!
Parents, let’s be honest- parenting is one tough journey. Are you wondering if you’re doing this parenting thing right? Struggling with a child that has big feelings, who worries a lot, or has other challenges? Are you feeling disconnected from your family and wondering if it’s possible to repair these bonds and come back together? It’s possible to enjoy your child again, to navigate your child’s challenges with confidence, and rediscover a connection with your family filled with harmony, happiness, and close connections. Let’s work together!
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Healing and change come from awareness, understanding and self-compassion. Therapy will help deepen your understanding of what makes you who you are. This process is empowering and will be the driving force in making positive changes in your life. I have a rich clinical history working with children, adults and couples facing an array of challenges. With extensive experience treating trauma survivors I have been trained in EMDR and incorporate a mindfulness approach into my practice.
Healing and change come from awareness, understanding and self-compassion. Therapy will help deepen your understanding of what makes you who you are. This process is empowering and will be the driving force in making positive changes in your life. I have a rich clinical history working with children, adults and couples facing an array of challenges. With extensive experience treating trauma survivors I have been trained in EMDR and incorporate a mindfulness approach into my practice.
![Photo of Jill Giuliano, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4846352c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hasn't anxiety cost you enough already? Maybe it's one small decision keeping you stuck on the hamster wheel in your brain for days, thinking and re-thinking your options. Doubting yourself over and over. If you could just stop, you absolutely would. Your anxiety always seems to get the best of you. You wonder, why can’t you be like everyone else and just let things go? Easier said than done. No one else seems as tangled in their thoughts as you feel like you are. You know this isn’t your best life, but it's all that you know. You're stuck. You know there has to be a better way, but it eludes you.
Hasn't anxiety cost you enough already? Maybe it's one small decision keeping you stuck on the hamster wheel in your brain for days, thinking and re-thinking your options. Doubting yourself over and over. If you could just stop, you absolutely would. Your anxiety always seems to get the best of you. You wonder, why can’t you be like everyone else and just let things go? Easier said than done. No one else seems as tangled in their thoughts as you feel like you are. You know this isn’t your best life, but it's all that you know. You're stuck. You know there has to be a better way, but it eludes you.
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Annette Ferrigno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a Licensed Clincial Worker practicing for nearly 25 years. I am passionate about working with families and individuals to create more calm and balance in their lives. When individuals create a sense of calm within themselves; this can permeate outwards. Our goal together would be to sustain this sense of calm within your life. Creating this will help nurture more compassion with family, friends and in at your work place. My goal is to help my clients see both their strengths and weaknesses and to find a balance between the two. I provide an environment that is filled with warmth, empathy and acceptance.
I am a Licensed Clincial Worker practicing for nearly 25 years. I am passionate about working with families and individuals to create more calm and balance in their lives. When individuals create a sense of calm within themselves; this can permeate outwards. Our goal together would be to sustain this sense of calm within your life. Creating this will help nurture more compassion with family, friends and in at your work place. My goal is to help my clients see both their strengths and weaknesses and to find a balance between the two. I provide an environment that is filled with warmth, empathy and acceptance.
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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.