Find A Psychologist in Matawan, NJ.

I am a clinical psychologist who has extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I provide individual therapy and group therapy to help children clients reach their goals. The therapeutic process begins with a comprehensive assessment which strives to determine clients’ individual needs, motivation for change, personal strengths, support system, and cultural and religious values and ethnic identity. Utilizing information about clients’ preferences and past therapeutic experiences, I work with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that identifies reachable goals that can bring about tangible and powerful improvements. I am committed to using evidence-based techniques that have been shown to produce measurable results.

Dr. Spada uses a a holistic and psychodynamic approach to her work. She always meets the client where they are at and provides many types of therapeutic modalities as needed such as, cognitive behavioral therapy and gestalt. Dr. Spada incorporates breathing and meditation techniques as needed. Additionally, Dr. Spada utilizes a psychodynamic approach. She does not sit there like a statue. The therapy is very interactive.

Psychologists are unique in that they are trained in research skills and how to evaluate the efficacy of their work. I am results driven. Every week parents are asked to rate their children's progress in terms of behavior, schoolwork, and social responsibility. This feedback is shared with the child or teen in a safe, friendly, and encouraging environment. Research shows that unless therapists and child clients such receive feedback therapy is less likely to succeed.