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Therapy for Kids, Tweens & Teens
in Ridgefield, New Jersey
Ages 8 Through College | Bergen County | In-Person & Virtual
You're doing everything you can think of, and yet you're still met with the overthinking, the withdrawing, the "I'm fine" that clearly isn't. You constantly wonder what it is you're missing. Sometimes it's your kid who's overwhelmed... sometimes it's you.
Whether your child is anxious about a test they've studied for all week, or a teen who used to have it all figured out and suddenly doesn't, it's hard to watch someone you love carry so much and not know how to help them put it down.
Your child isn't lazy, dramatic, or too sensitive. They're carrying more pressure than anyone realizes, and they haven't learned how to put it down yet.
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Having big meltdowns or emotional outbursts
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Perfectionism or falling apart over small mistakes
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Trouble focusing or feeling behind at school
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Struggling with friendships or feeling left out
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Putting too much pressure on themselves
There's no such thing as a bad kid.
There are just kids who haven't been heard yet.
What Will Counseling Look Like for My Child?
No two kids are the same, and therapy isn't cookie cutter. Here's what you can expect:
Step 1
We Start With You
The first session is an hour and 45 minutes and held with parents only, no child present. Knowing your child best, you fil me in on your family, what you've already tried, what's happening at school, and what success looks like for you.
You are a partner in this, not just a bystander.
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Step 2
Your Child Gets
Their Own Space
Sessions are typically weekly and designed around your child's age, personality, and what they respond to.
I use play therapy, art, literature, and sand tray to "speak their language," to help them understand themselves, and give them tools that work in real life.
Step 3
You Stay in the Loop
Parent check-ins are built into the process. Every 4-6 weeks, we have a parent session to keep you updated on your child's progress, share strategies you can use at home, and adjust the plan as things change. When appropriate, you may be invited to join a session with your child.
Areas of Specialty
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Anxiety
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College Adjustment
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First Gen Pressures
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Life Transitions
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Perfectionism
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Racial Identity
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Self-Esteem
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EMDR
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Mindfulness Based Therapy
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Solution-Focus Therapy
Not sure if this is the right fit? The free call is exactly for that. No pressure or obligation - just a conversation.
Still have questions? I've answered the most common ones on the Frequently Asked Questions page, including how insurance works and what to expect.
Want your child to met me before the first session? Have them check out the Kids Only Page - there's a short video made just for them, so their very first "hello" doesn't have to happen in my office.
More Services Offered
Kids Only Page
Group Counseling
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