Kara Kushnir

MSW, LCSW
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NJ providing psychotherapy to children 8 and up, adolescents, and adults in Bergen County.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Allendale, NJ

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you worried about your child or teen? Are they struggling to connect to peers, withdrawing from things they used to love, or becoming a different version of themselves? I get it - its why I work with families to help them tackle the issues they or their child(ren) are facing to feel whole, connected, and successful. Down to earth, humanistic practices allow me to cut through the "clinical, doctor's office" feel of therapy so that you feel comfortable and progress can happen right away.

My Background and Approach

Having a strong background working with children, teens and families in schools, medical facilities, and in crisis, I am able to provide families with tools to make lasting changes in their lives. I am trained in a number of modalities including CBT, DBT, structural family therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness-based techniques. However, my approach is eclectic, person-centered and tailored to each client to maximize the outcome of therapy. I like for my clients to leave the office empowered and armed with real strategies they can employ today to begin to create powerful changes in their lives. Whether it be coping skills that help dramatically decrease their anxiety, or ways of communicating more effectively with their children, clients leave the office with a newfound sense of purpose and ability to make sustainable changes in their lives.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in guiding families, children and teens through navigating their strengths and weaknesses, regardless of their ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. I offer a safe space for individuals to bear witness to their most difficult experiences or emotions, as well as their triumphs and successes. My training also focused on working with school systems and other service agencies. I aim to provide therapy to anyone interested, regardless of how the individual identifies demographically, as I am open and affirming to anyone interested in seeking my services. I encourage you to reach out so we can discuss your needs and find the right path for you. A brief phone consultation will determine if I am the appropriate referral for you, and if you would like to schedule an intake session with me. I believe that in order for therapy to be effective, the relationship you have with your therapist is at the core of that. Let's see if we might be right for each other!

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $165 - 200/session

Info

551-233-2310 Email Kara
1 De Mercurio Drive
Suite 2A
Allendale, NJ 07401

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