Find A Psychologist in Scotch Plains, 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.

My approach draws from research and is anchored in my "real life" experience as a clinician and a mom of four. I have a PhD in clinical psychology, which means that after college, I went to graduate school for six years, including a one-year clinical internship. I was trained to conduct and interpret psychological research and to provide psychotherapy. I also completed many hours of supervised clinical experience after earning my doctoral degree and passed a national and state exam to qualify for licensure. I regularly undertake continuing education to ensure that my knowledge and skills are up to date.

I am a licensed psychologist in the State of New Jersey providing Counseling and Psychotherapy to Individuals, Couples, and Families. I treat a wide range of mental health issues, problem behaviors, and relationship conflicts. I am a member in good standing of the American Psychological Association, the New Jersey Psychological Association, the Somerset-Hunterdon Psychological Association, the International Association for the Study of Dreams, and other specialized professional societies.

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.

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.

My specialized education and training has prepared me to assist any person, couple or team who wishes to increase their satisfaction and success in their life’s endeavors. I offer a broad range of clinical and performance services to help a person or group move forward to achieve their goals. Among the issues that are typically addressed are: communication difficulties; negative attitudes & beliefs; anxiety or depression; lack of fulfillment in interpersonal, academic or work activities; inhibited performance in athletic, academic, or work activities; and substance abuse problems. I use a pragmatic and respectful approach in working collaboratively with my clients to achieve their go....

As a psychologist, I am clinically and behaviorally trained. I utilize multiple evidence-based strategies to help you get unstuck and excited about life again. How did you come to be where you are today? What are some unhelpful patterns of thoughts and beliefs that hold you back? How would you like to show up in the world? How can we get you there? If you're asking yourself any of these questions, you've come to the right place.