Dr. Aryeh Berlin, Psy.D. delivers warm, research-backed talks on child anxiety, parenting, resilience, school refusal, and emotional regulation. Audiences leave with strategies they can use the very next day.
Trusted by schools, PTOs, synagogues and religious institutions, parent organizations, and mental health professionals across the country.
Presentations delivered to schools, parents & professionals
Years of clinical experience with children and families
Licensed psychologist, available nationwide and virtually
Years as Director of Counseling in a private school
Every presentation is evidence-based, engaging, and fully customizable to your audience and format.
Dr. Berlin's single most-requested talk. Grounded in developmental psychology, this presentation gives parents a clear, practical roadmap for building resilience in everyday moments.
Audiences Leave Knowing:One of the most urgent questions parents bring to Dr. Berlin. This talk demystifies childhood anxiety and gives adults a clear, compassionate framework for responding.
Audiences Leave Knowing:School refusal is one of the most stressful situations families face, and most don't know how to respond effectively. This talk explains what is actually driving it and what works.
Audiences Leave Knowing:A fan favorite. Parents are often baffled when their well-behaved child falls apart the moment they walk through the door. This talk explains the psychology behind it, and what to do.
Audiences Leave Knowing:Anxiety in children often mirrors anxiety in the home. This talk explores the parent-child anxiety cycle with honesty and compassion, and gives families tools to interrupt it.
Audiences Leave Knowing:Designed specifically for educators. Practical, classroom-ready strategies for recognizing and responding to anxiety without increasing avoidance or inadvertently reinforcing it.
Audiences Leave Knowing:All topics are fully customizable for your audience, format, and time frame.
For parents and educators navigating meltdowns, shutdowns, and emotional dysregulation.
A jargon-free breakdown of the most effective anxiety intervention for parents and educators.
Signs, impact, and practical strategies for families and schools.
Evidence-based tools for defiance, outbursts, and behavioral dysregulation.
What drives argumentativeness in children and what actually helps.
An actionable framework for both prevention and response, for schools and families.
How educators can build resilience into daily school culture starting tomorrow.
A practical introduction to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for clinical teams.
Session-ready cognitive behavioral techniques for clinicians and counselors.
The Mindful Minute practice for high-stress professional environments.
An evidence-based, age-appropriate presentation for teens and the adults who support them.
Have a specific need? Dr. Berlin develops custom presentations for your audience and goals.
Dr. Aryeh Berlin is a licensed clinical psychologist, founder of Aspire Psychological Group, and a sought-after speaker who has delivered over 100 presentations to schools, parent organizations, religious communities, and professional audiences across New Jersey and New York.
What sets Dr. Berlin apart is the combination of serious clinical expertise and genuine warmth as a communicator. He does not lecture. He engages. Audiences consistently describe his talks as the rare kind where people are still talking in the parking lot afterward.
His presentations are research-grounded and immediately practical. Attendees leave with specific, usable strategies, not just awareness.
From school gymnasiums to synagogue social halls to national conference stages, Dr. Berlin brings the same clinical depth and genuine engagement to every room.
Faculty in-services, administrator training, and parent education nights across NJ and NY.
Parent education evenings that parents actually show up for, and talk about for weeks.
Scholar-in-Residence programs, family education series, and community Shabbaton events.
Clinical training and professional development for licensed practitioners and clinical teams.
Grand rounds and staff education for pediatricians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Family support programs and parenting workshops for community groups of all sizes.
Also available for podcasts, media appearances, and expert commentary. Available nationwide and virtually.
Dr. Berlin is an excellent educator and communicator, able to connect to a diverse audience. He presented ACT to my entire staff of about 40 clinicians and the feedback was universally positive.
Thank you so much for your informative and thoughtful presentation. Your enthusiasm for your topic and depth of knowledge and experience kept everyone engaged for the entire time.
Dr. Berlin has been a vital and indispensable resource to our school for over a decade. His thorough knowledge of the science and art of psychology has guided the administration in challenging situations. We have relied upon his judgment and experience to help hundreds of students and their families.
Dr. Berlin is a top-tier psychologist. His approach demonstrates incredible knowledge, skill, and a humanistic touch. I strongly recommend Dr. Berlin.
We heard Dr. Berlin speak at our synagogue multiple times over the Memorial Day weekend. He is a great speaker who quickly engages his audience. All of his talks were scientifically grounded and well received by a very diverse audience. He really connected with those in the room and happily answered challenging questions during and after the talks. I highly recommend him for both professional and lay audiences.
Every minute of our sessions were purposeful and results driven. His goal was to help us solve our issue. We benefited from his experience, wisdom, insight and humor. Highly recommended.
Planning a parent event, school in-service, or community program? The speaker packet gives your committee everything they need to make a decision and move forward.
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"His presentations are the rare kind where people are still talking in the parking lot afterward."
Dr. Berlin is available for half-day, full-day, and multi-session formats. All presentations are designed to spark conversation, not just deliver information.
Dr. Berlin is based in Bergen County, NJ and serves communities throughout New Jersey and New York. He is also available nationwide for conferences, events, and virtual presentations.
Home base. Regularly presenting to schools, PTOs, and community organizations throughout Bergen County.
Active speaking presence in Passaic, Wayne, Morristown, and surrounding communities.
Serving Spring Valley, New City, and surrounding Rockland County communities.
Available to schools and organizations in the greater Newark area, including Livingston, Montclair, and across Essex County.
Serving parent organizations, day schools, and community groups in NYC and Westchester County.
Available for conferences, podcasts, and virtual presentations anywhere in the United States.
Workshop: Students Who Don't Fit the Mold: How School Professionals Can Identify and Support Needs. Presented in both the morning and afternoon workshop sessions for school nurses, school physicians, counselors, social workers and allied health professionals. The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, NJ.
Conference Details and RegistrationParent Training for Child Behavior Management. A clinical training for behavioral health professionals across the Rockland County system of care.
Two-part virtual parent series: Recognizing Anxiety in Young Children, and Recognizing Anxiety in Tweens and Young Teens.
Bulletproofing Yourself Emotionally: Practical Tools for Everyday Stress and Mental Health.
CME faculty presenter for pediatricians and primary care providers.
| Audience / Organization | Topic |
|---|---|
| New Jersey School Counselor Association Annual Fall Conference (October 2026) | Reducing Test Anxiety: Practical Tools for School Counselors |
| Bergen County Cooperative Library System, Community Speaker Program (Summer 2026) | Virtual community presentation for parents |
| NEFESH International Online Institute, CE Webinar for Mental Health Professionals (June 2026) | Parent Training for Child Behavior Management |
| NAMI New Jersey Annual Conference (June 2026) | Conference workshop session |
| Judaic Studies Teachers In-Service | The Development of Resilience in School |
| Passaic Bar Association (CLE) | Utilizing Psychological Services for Traumatically Injured Clients |
| Charlie Harary Video Podcast | Resilience in the Face of Adversity |
| Rebbeim (Educators) Conference | Addressing Children's Emotional & Behavioral Difficulties in School |
| Parents & Mental Health Professionals | Parenting Children with Emotional & Behavioral Challenges |
| School Administrators & Educators | Child Development and School-Related Challenges |
| Educators & School Administrators | School Refusal: Understanding, Identifying & Responding |
| Clinical Staff In-Service (~40 Clinicians) | Introduction to ACT (October 2025) |
| Baron Hirsch Congregation, Memphis TN: Adult Mental Health Shabbaton | Applications of the Halacha of "Minding Your Own Business"; When What Works Conflicts with Halacha; From Pain to Perspective |
| Baron Hirsch Congregation, Memphis TN: Teen Mental Health Shabbaton | Real Talk: What Actually Helps When You Are Stressed; Ask Him Anything (Q&A with Teens) |
Dr. Berlin's most-requested PTO talk is Raising Resilient Children, which consistently generates long Q&A sessions and strong attendee feedback. Is My Child Anxious? is a close second. Both are available as standalone 60-minute presentations or can be combined into a multi-evening series.
Yes. Dr. Berlin regularly presents at schools across New Jersey and New York for faculty in-services, parent nights, and administrator training. He is a licensed psychologist in both states with over a decade of school-based clinical experience.
Many schools bring in licensed psychologists to lead parent education evenings. Dr. Berlin offers several presentations designed specifically for parent audiences, covering anxiety recognition, effective responses, and the most common mistakes parents make that inadvertently reinforce anxiety.
The most-booked topics are Raising Resilient Children, child anxiety and emotional regulation, school refusal, and after-school dysregulation. All can be customized for your community's specific needs and concerns.
Yes. Dr. Berlin is fully available for virtual presentations and is experienced with webinar formats for both parent and professional audiences. Virtual sessions are available nationwide.
Every presentation is tailored to your audience, event format, and goals, whether that is a 30-minute PTO talk or a full-day school in-service. Dr. Berlin speaks with the organizing contact in advance to understand your community's specific context.
Dr. Berlin is based in Bergen County, NJ with an office in Upper Saddle River. He also serves Rockland County, NY. He regularly speaks throughout Northern NJ, Westchester, and the greater New York area, and is available nationally for conferences and larger events.
Email speaking@weallaspire.com or call 201.639.4669. A member of the team will respond within 24 to 48 hours. A speaker packet with full topic descriptions, bio, and logistics information is available on request.
Available for school in-services, parent workshops, community events, conferences, clinical team trainings, and media appearances. In-person throughout NJ and NY, and virtual nationwide. Response within 24 to 48 hours.
