Therapy for Families and Parents
Helping you understand, connect, and thrive.
Located in Bergen County, providing mental health therapy and educational consulting (in-person and virtual).
Support for Families Who Want:
• A calmer home
• Fewer meltdowns & power struggles
• Tools for emotional and behavioral challenges
• Understanding how your own childhood impacts your kids
• Guidance navigating IEPs, 504s & school communication, including ADHD, autism, or learning differences
• Support for parent overwhelm, burnout, or guilt
• Stronger connection with their child and other family members (including partners)
Services
Supporting a range of mental health diagnoses, these sessions help with underlying mental health challenges (anxiety, depression, trauma, etc).
For parents: Work on understanding your child’s behavior, reducing stress, and building emotional tools.
A 6-week program for parents geared towards four key goals:
Stabilize: Determine what is stressing you out and provide immediate relief.
Observe: Understand children’s needs through a strengths-based lens
Align: Restore confidence and build advocacy tools
Rebuild: Create a parent-maintenance plan with identity work and stress prevention
EMDR Peak Performance helps you release mental blocks, sharpen focus, and perform at your highest level—without anxiety getting in the way.
What is Parent Therapy?
Never heard of this…you are not alone.
Parenting requires no degree or training, and yet you are doing one of the most challenging “jobs.”
Parent therapy is a supportive, therapeutic space where parents learn tools, gain clarity, and work through the stress, emotions, and challenges that come with raising a child—especially one with unique needs-while also taking care of their own emotional wellbeing.
It’s not about “fixing” the parent.
It’s about giving them what they need so the whole family can function better.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Never heard of this…you are not alone.
EMDR helps your brain release the stress, pressure, and old emotional reactions that get in the way of showing up as the parent—or high performer—you want to be. Instead of staying stuck in worry, overwhelm, or self-doubt, EMDR gently helps your mind process those responses so they stop taking over in the moment. Many parents find they’re able to respond with more calm and patience, and high achievers often notice clearer focus, more confidence, and less pressure weighing on them. You don’t have to talk in circles or relive anything painful; EMDR simply helps your brain let go of what’s been holding you back so you can show up grounded, present, and capable in the parts of life that matter most. At SOAR, EMDR supports you in rising into your strongest, most centered self—at home and in your performance world.
Testimonials
“Therapy with Nan has been life-changing. I tell my friends that everyone needs a Nan in their life. Nan changed my perspective in a way I never thought possible. To work with Nan is a gift; I am grateful for the impact she has made in every aspect of my life!”
“Nan helped me turn years of negative self-talk into believing, pushing, and celebrating myself. Nan is relatable and down to earth. She is always researching and learning, then passing her knowledge so you understand your thoughts and feelings.”
“Counseling allowed me to have a safe place where I could feel comfortable talking about my struggles while learning strategies to work on overcoming my anxiety and mental health struggles.”
What Makes My Approach Different
• 25 years in education and a PhD in Education
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Parent of middle & high school kids
• Specialized in neurodiversity, anxiety, behavior, and school systems
You get clinical support, educational expertise, and real-world parent understanding—all in one place.
Facts
For those receiving mental health counseling, the following insurances are in-network:
-Aetna
-Horizon BCBS (on waitlist)
-United
-Cigna
To directly schedule appointments, go to this link:
About
With a PhD in Education, Master’s Degrees in Professional Counseling and Elementary Education, I combine my academic knowledge of psychology, education, and practical experience to support clients in identifying intricate emotional and psychological challenges across various contexts, such as school, home, and work.
I became a therapist because I witnessed parents exhausted by the fragmented advice and conflicting opinions of professionals. I believed that parents need coordinated educational and mental health guidance that fits their family life.
Now, I focus on practical advocacy plus mental‑health support — not legal fights or one‑off therapy. My approach combines understanding with practical step‑by‑step implementation plans and coaching that reduces parental burnout.
Why this works today: Parents crave a trusted, human guide who speaks both educational policy and emotional care.
For more information: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1614311
What do you do?
Download this PDF for a quick introduction to family therapy.