TEEN THERAPY FOR ANXIETY, TRAUMA & SELF-HARM IN SOUTH JERSEY

They keep saying, “I’m fine.”

But you’re their parent—and you know they’re not.

Maybe your teen has become withdrawn, overwhelmed, angry or impossible to reach. Their grades, friendships, sleep or confidence have changed. You’ve tried talking, giving space and asking what’s wrong, but nothing seems to get beneath the surface.

You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out.

I help teens understand what they’re feeling, learn how to manage it and finally talk about the things they’ve been carrying alone.

In-person therapy in Woodbury, New Jersey
Virtual therapy throughout New Jersey and Florida
Private-pay care with limited teen openings

SCHEDULE A $0 PARENT FIT CALL

YOUR TEEN MAY NEED MORE SUPPORT IF THEY ARE:

• Constantly anxious, overthinking or expecting the worst
• Withdrawing from family, friends or activities
• Struggling with anger, irritability or emotional shutdowns
• Harming themselves or talking about not wanting to be here
• Experiencing panic, sadness or sudden behavioral changes
• Carrying trauma, grief, unsafe experiences or family stress
• Struggling with confidence, perfectionism or feeling “not good enough”
• Saying “I’m fine” while their behavior tells you otherwise

You are not overreacting by asking for help.

WHY TEENS CONNECT WITH AMBER

Teenagers know when an adult is forcing a conversation.

I don’t expect your teen to walk into the first session and immediately tell me everything. Trust has to be earned.

My style is warm, direct and judgment-free. I know how to speak with teens without talking down to them—and how to challenge unhealthy patterns without making them feel attacked.

With more than 13 years of trauma-focused clinical experience, I help teens build skills they can use outside the therapy room—not just talk about the same problems every week.

WHAT WE MAY WORK ON

• Understanding emotional triggers
• Managing anxiety and overwhelming thoughts
• Reducing self-harm urges and unsafe coping
• Building emotional-regulation skills
• Processing trauma at a safe pace
• Improving confidence and self-worth
• Communicating without shutting down or exploding
• Creating healthier boundaries and relationships
• Developing an individualized safety plan when appropriate

I use a trauma-informed combination of CBT, DBT skills, emotional regulation, attachment work and structured safety planning.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

1. Schedule a complimentary parent fit call.

We’ll discuss what you’re seeing, what has already been tried and whether outpatient therapy with me is an appropriate fit.

2. Your teen attends an initial session.

The first goal is connection—not forcing disclosure.

3. We create a focused plan.

We’ll identify the main concerns, recommended session frequency and practical treatment goals.

4. Parents remain part of the process.

Your teen needs privacy to build trust, but you will never be left in the dark about significant safety concerns or anything requiring parental action.

SCHEDULE A $0 PARENT FIT CALL

SESSION OPTIONS

30-minute established-client check-in: $180
60-minute psychotherapy session: $225
90-minute extended session: $300
Two-hour intensive session: $425

Limited new-client availability may be offered at $197 per 60-minute session when scheduled at least twice monthly. Eligibility is discussed during the fit call.

DayOne Therapy® is private pay and does not accept insurance. A superbill may be available for clients seeking possible out-of-network reimbursement.