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    • Who I work with
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    • Anxiety
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    • Trauma
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    • School Refusal
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    • Transitions
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    • Home
    • Approach
    • Meet the Therapist
    • Clinical Specialties
      • Who I work with
      • What I Treat
      • Anxiety
      • Depression
      • Trauma
      • Relationships
      • School Refusal
      • Self-esteem|Perfectionism
      • Transitions
      • Grief|Loss
    • FAQs

(908)605-6036

(908)605-6036

  • Home
  • Approach
  • Meet the Therapist
  • Clinical Specialties
    • Who I work with
    • What I Treat
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Trauma
    • Relationships
    • School Refusal
    • Self-esteem|Perfectionism
    • Transitions
    • Grief|Loss
  • FAQs

Who I work with

A whole person approach to therapy

My Clinical Focus

I work with teens, college students, and adults navigating: 


  • Anxiety and chronic worry
  • Trauma and emotional wounds
  • Relationship and attachment challenges
  • Life transitions and milestones
  • School or academic stress


Each  person's story is unique, and my role is to meet you exactly where you are - with warmth, patience, and collaboration. Together, we'll build practical tools for coping, while gently uncovering the deeper roots beneath your patterns - creating space for insight, peace, and lasting change. 


Who I work with

Therapy for Tweens & Teens (ages 12 and up)

The teen years can bring unique challenges — academic pressure, friendship changes, family tension, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. I help teens build self-awareness, confidence, and healthy coping skills, while offering parents insight and guidance along the way. 


Common areas of focus include school stress and transitions, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, relationship and friendship challenges, and school avoidance or refusal. Therapy creates a space where teens feel heard, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s changes with resilience and self-trust. 

Therapy for College Students

The transition into adulthood can be exciting — but also uncertain, stressful, and filled with pressure to “have it all figured out.” I help college students and young adults navigate challenges like anxiety, academic and career stress, relationship and identity shifts, perfectionism, and life transitions.


Together, we build practical coping tools and deeper self-understanding, helping you manage stress, set boundaries, and feel grounded in who you’re becoming. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and create meaningful change — both internally and in your daily life.

Therapy for Adults

Adulthood brings its own set of pressures — balancing responsibilities, relationships, and the quiet expectations we place on ourselves. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or burnout, therapy offers a place to pause and reconnect with what truly matters.


Together, we’ll explore patterns that keep you feeling stuck, develop practical tools for balance and emotional regulation, and strengthen your sense of clarity and self-trust. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, present, and aligned — within yourself and in your life.

Types of sessions

I offer several ways to connect in therapy, depending on your needs, comfort, and stage of life. Whether you prefer to meet in person, online, or with family support, each session is designed to provide a space that feels safe, supportive, and personalized to you.

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Teletherapy

Therapy from the comfort of your own space. Telehealth sessions are offered through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform and available to clients throughout New Jersey. Many find that virtual therapy offers flexibility and consistency — making it easier to prioritize your well-being even with a busy schedule.

In-person therapy

In-person sessions take place in Ridgewood, Bergen County, NJ, in a calm, welcoming environment designed to help you feel at ease. This setting offers the grounding presence of shared space and the opportunity to step away from daily distractions to focus fully on yourself.

Individual Sessions

One-on-one sessions provide space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in depth. Together, we’ll identify patterns, build coping strategies, and foster greater self-awareness — helping you move toward balance and meaningful change.

Parent Sessions

When working with teens, I include parent sessions as part of treatment to support collaboration, insight, and progress at home — while maintaining the teen’s privacy and autonomy. These sessions focus on helping parents understand their child’s emotional world, strengthen communication, and build tools to support their teen’s growth.

Family Sessions

Family sessions provide space for open communication and understanding among family members. We work together to improve relationships, navigate conflict, and build a foundation of empathy and trust — creating a more supportive environment for everyone involved.

Contact Me

Contact Me

BIG CHANGE BEGINS WITH SMALL STEPS. TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY!

Reach out today to book your first session.

Holistic CBT Therapy

Melissa@holisticcbt.com (908)605-6036 Ridgewood, NJ

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