At Love Play Grow, we offer a range of specialized mental health services to support and empower people across the lifespan. From the joys and challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood to navigating the teenage years and beyond, we’re here to help.
We’re a boutique therapy practice offering a range of services, including play therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, and a parent membership community. Our goal is to provide high-quality, customized offerings to help you and your loved ones thrive.
Here are some kind words from our community connections.
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Lovely people here who take the time to listen to their clients so they can better help them. Beautiful space with up to date materials and practices!
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Kerri is a wonderful resource for childhood development and therapy. She is creative, caring, and provides a warm environment for children to develop into their best selves.
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Love Play Grow has such a wonderful team of well-trained and experienced practitioners. The level of care and attention we received from Christina was everything we could have asked for. I have always felt as though my child is in great hands with this practice.
Ready to get started? Meet our highly trained mental health providers below or connect with us today to start the process. We look forward to meeting you!
5 top-rated therapists in New Jersey
Kerri Adams, LPC, RPT, MARI, EMDR
Co-Owner, Child & Family Therapist
Kerri has a profound understanding of mental health issues in children, adults, and families. She is dedicated to helping people improve low self-esteem, giving her clients the skills they need to thrive even after their time in therapy is complete.
- Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
- Education: Master’s Degree from New Jersey City University
- Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Play Therapy
- Specialty Areas: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Family Trauma, Mindfulness and Meditation, Perinatal Mental Health, Performance Anxiety, Sports-Related Anxiety
Christina Eromenok, LCSW, RPT
Co-Owner, Child & Family Therapist
Christina has specialized experience supporting children with disabilities and post-traumatic stress disorder. She brings a grounding, compassionate presence to her work with families, and she would be honored to help you and your loved ones navigate life transitions and challenges.
- Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University
- Modalities Used: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (T-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Play Therapy
- Specialty Areas: Children with Disabilities, Navigating the Special Education Process, Trauma
Rachel Prager, LSW
Child & Family Therapist
Rachel has over ten years of experience working with children and families. She is dedicated to creating a supportive, non-judgmental therapy space to help each of her clients embrace their strengths and learn new skills to become their best selves.
- Credentials: New Jersey Licensed Social Worker (LSW), New York Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University
Beth Mitatov, LSW
Child & Family Therapist
Beth has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in various educational settings. She is passionate about cultivating trusting therapeutic relationships with each of her clients, making sure they feel seen and celebrated for exactly who they are.
- Credentials: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Specialty Areas: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Grief and Loss
Veronika Midthassel, LSW
Child & Family Therapist
Veronika has worked in the school system for the last six years, including both general and special education. She enjoys working with kids from Pre-K through high school, and she’s passionate about partnering with families to help their children grow.
- Credentials: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University
FAQs about therapy in NJ
How can I tell if I need a therapist?
There is no “right” or “wrong” time to see a therapist. If you’re interested in seeing whether therapy can help you or your loved ones, we encourage you to reach out!
With that being said, we understand that navigating mental health services can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to therapy. Here are some common reasons why people start working with a therapist:
- Mental health issues like depression and anxiety disorders
- Experiencing trauma
- Behavioral issues
- Life transitions
- Grief and loss
- Challenges understanding and expressing emotions
- Family conflict
- Peer relationship issues
- Self-esteem issues
- Stress
Keep in mind that this isn’t an exhaustive list. And since we’re a private pay practice, we’re able to see clients without a referral or pre-existing diagnosis.
How do I start seeing a therapist?
Because we want to make starting therapy as streamlined as possible, our new client process follows five steps:
- Schedule your Get Started Call. In this 15-20-minute call, we’ll chat about which services may be the best fit for your family.
- Initial session. This is a parents-only session where we’ll gather the information we need to kick things off.
- Sessions 2 & 3. These sessions are for your child/teen/adolescent only. It’s vital for us to have one-on-one time with them to make accurate assessments and treatment plans.
- Parent follow-up. Afterward, we’ll check in with you to make sure we’re all on the same page moving forward.
- Ongoing sessions. Let the work begin! Following the treatment plan we agreed upon, we’ll engage in regular sessions to help your kiddo progress toward their goals.
Ready to take the first step? Get started today!
What is the difference between therapy and counseling?
The terms “therapy” and “counseling” are often used interchangeably. However, depending on the context, they can sometimes mean different things.
Therapy is a service provided by licensed (and supervised pre-licensed) mental health counselors. Your clinician might be a licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker.
Counseling is another word used for therapy, but it may also be used to describe case management or general support provided by human services professionals.
At Love Play Grow, our highly trained clinicians provide mental health care (i.e. therapy). Feel free to reach out if you have questions about which services might be the right fit for your family.
We're here to support you and your loved ones' personal growth.
Whether you and your family are navigating big life challenges, dealing with mental health issues like anxiety or mood disorders, or simply want some emotional support during a difficult time, we’re here to help.
With locations in two New Jersey cities, we’re pleased to offer in-person therapy to children, families, and individuals across the lifespan. If you think we could be a good fit for you and your loved ones, we encourage you to reach out.
