Child Therapy · Bergen County, NJ & Telehealth
Your child is struggling.You don't have to figure this out alone.
When your child is anxious, withdrawn, acting out, refusing school, or just not themselves — it's one of the hardest things a parent can face. Our child psychologists are here to help you understand what's going on, and guide your child toward real, lasting change.
20+
Years of experience in child & adolescent psychology
0
Waitlist — new patients seen promptly
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In-person sessions available in Bergen County, NJ
NY&NJ
Telehealth available across New York & New Jersey
Free
15-minute consult to make sure we're the right fit
We understand what you’re going through
You know something is wrong. You just don't know what to do about it.
Parents who reach out to us have often been watching their child struggle for months — sometimes years. They’ve tried everything they can think of. And they’re exhausted, scared, and ready for real help.
Maybe your child cries every morning before school. Maybe they’ve stopped doing things they used to love. Maybe the meltdowns are getting worse, the friendships have disappeared, or you’re hearing from teachers that something isn’t right.
You’ve probably Googled everything. You’ve tried being patient, being firm, adjusting routines. Maybe you’ve wondered if you’re the problem. You’re not.
What your child is experiencing is real — and it’s treatable. With the right support, children often make remarkable progress faster than parents expect.
At Aspire Psychological Group, we specialize in children ages 8 and up. We take the time to truly understand your child — not just their symptoms — and build a treatment plan that works for your whole family.
- Your child's anxiety is affecting school, friendships, or sleep
- They're refusing to go to school or having frequent meltdowns
- Their mood has changed — sadness, irritability, or withdrawal
- Teachers are flagging attention, focus, or behavioral issues
- They've experienced something traumatic and you're not sure how to help
- You feel like you're walking on eggshells at home
- You've tried therapy before but it didn't seem to help
What we treat
Specialized care for the full range of childhood and adolescent challenges
Our clinicians have deep expertise treating children from age 8 through adolescence across a wide range of presentations — not just anxiety.
Anxiety & Worry
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, and panic — including the kind that shows up as stomach aches and school resistance.
School Refusal
Children who refuse to go to school, have frequent absences, or experience extreme distress around school — one of our core specialties with a strong track record.
ADHD & Focus
Attention difficulties, impulsivity, and executive function challenges that affect school performance, relationships, and self-esteem.
Depression & Low Mood
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, irritability, low motivation, and emotional withdrawal that signals something deeper than a bad mood.
Behavioral Issues
Defiance, aggression, emotional dysregulation, and challenging behaviors — with parent training to create consistency at home and at school.
Trauma & PTSD
Children processing difficult experiences — accidents, losses, family disruption, or other events — through trauma-informed, evidence-based care.
Our approach
Evidence-based therapy that actually works for kids
We don’t just sit and talk. Our clinicians use proven techniques tailored to each child’s age, personality, and specific challenges.
Comprehensive diagnostic intake
Every treatment begins with a thorough evaluation — with parents first. We don't guess. We understand exactly what's driving your child's difficulties before we begin.
Individualized treatment plan
We draw from CBT, ACT, Play Therapy, Parent Training, and other evidence-based approaches — combining what research shows works with what fits your child.
School collaboration when needed
When school is part of the problem, we engage with educators directly — observations, consultations, and coordinated interventions that extend progress beyond the therapy room.
Goal-focused, not open-ended
We set clear goals, track progress, and reassess regularly. We want your child out of therapy as quickly as possible — with the tools to stay well.
Your role as a parent
Parents are partners in this process — not bystanders. Depending on your child’s age and needs, you may be involved in sessions, receive coaching between appointments, or work with us on strategies to implement at home.
We’ll always tell you exactly how your child is progressing, what we’re working on, and how you can support the work outside of sessions.
You won’t be kept in the dark. We believe the best outcomes happen when therapist, child, and parent are all working together toward the same goals.
What to expect
Getting started issimpler than you think
Here’s exactly what happens from your first call to your child’s first session — no surprises.
Free 15-Min Consult
You speak with our team about what's going on with your child. We answer your questions and confirm we're the right fit. No commitment required.
Match With a Clinician
We match your child with the therapist best suited to their age, challenges, and personality — not just whoever's available.
Parent Intake First
Your child's first session is actually yours. We meet with you for 60 minutes to build the full picture before we meet your child.
Treatment Begins
Weekly sessions with regular progress check-ins for parents. Most families notice meaningful change within the first few weeks.
What parents say
Real outcomes from real families
“Every time …. It was obvious from his responses that he had a profoundly in-depth knowledge of psychology and development. The answers that I received reflected his richness of experience on the topics that he advised me on. I’m very happy I went to him for guidance.“
D.Y. - Parent Seeking Child Specific Parenting Guidance
“When there’s a breakthrough in therapy, he’ll point it out encouragingly. When I started feeling better about myself, I could feel the doctor's happiness and that empowered me to keep at it. He really really cares. “
N. M. - Dad Of 3 Treated For Car Accident Trauma
"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."
N.R.
Why Aspire
A practice built for children and the families who love them
No waitlist
Most child psychology practices have long waits. Your child's needs won't keep. We see new patients promptly.
Doctoral-level child specialists
Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and are specifically trained in childhood and adolescent psychology — not general practitioners.
In-person in Bergen County
Convenient in-person sessions at our Bergen County location, with telehealth also available across NY and NJ.
School coordination
We work directly with schools when needed — observations, teacher consultations, and IEP support — for a truly comprehensive approach.
Your child deserves to feel like themselves again.
A free 15-minute call is all it takes to find out if we’re the right fit for your family. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation about what your child needs and how we can help.
Common questions
Before you reach out, you probably want to know…
We work with children ages 8 and up through adolescence. Our therapists specialize in the unique developmental challenges of each stage — elementary-age kids, tweens, and teens each require a different approach.
We are out-of-network, but many families are reimbursed 60–100% through their out-of-network benefits. We provide detailed receipts.
Yes — with appropriate boundaries. We keep parents informed of progress and involve you actively in the treatment process. For older adolescents, some privacy helps build the therapeutic trust needed for progress, but you’ll never be left out of the loop on the big picture.
This is common, especially with anxious or avoidant kids. We’re experienced at working with resistant children and can coach you on how to handle the conversation at home. Often, resistance fades quickly once the child meets their therapist.
If you’re going to get the most out of therapy, it’s important that we are the right fit for each other. Call or text our office to help you decide if we’re a good match and answer any questions you may have about working together. Click this link to call.
Therapist fit and methodology matter enormously with children. We use evidence-based approaches, take matching seriously, and are specifically trained in child psychology. Many families who “failed” with previous therapists thrive here.
Yes. We offer HIPAA-secure telehealth for families in New York and New Jersey. For many children and teens, telehealth works just as well as in-person — and it’s often easier to fit into a busy family schedule.
Take the first step
Take the first step Your child has been struggling long enough.
Let's change that.
A free 15-minute call is all it takes. We’ll talk about what your child is going through, answer your questions, and figure out together whether we’re the right fit.