Therapy for Children, Tweens & Teens

Amy Goldberg provides warm, supportive therapy for children, tweens, and young adolescents. Her approach is tailored to each child’s age, personality, needs, and comfort level.

She works with children and families experiencing:

• Anxiety and worries
• Big emotions and emotional regulation
• Behavioral challenges
• ADHD and neurodivergence
• School stress and difficulties
• Friendship and social challenges
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Grief and loss
• Family changes and transitions
• Trauma and stressful experiences

Play Therapy

For younger children, talking about feelings can be difficult. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Amy uses play as a natural way for children to express themselves, process emotions, develop coping skills, and work through challenges.

Depending on the child, therapy may incorporate play, expressive arts, sand tray, conversation, and other developmentally appropriate approaches.

Tween & Early Teen Therapy

As children grow, their needs and ways of communicating change. Amy works with tweens and young adolescents on concerns such as anxiety, self-esteem, friendships, school pressure, emotional regulation, family changes, and navigating the transition into adolescence.

Therapy provides a supportive space where young people can feel heard, build confidence, and develop skills they can use in everyday life.

Parent & Family Support

Parents are an important part of a child’s emotional well-being. When appropriate, Amy works with parents and families to better understand a child’s needs, strengthen communication, and develop practical strategies for supporting progress at home.

Collaboration With Schools & Healthcare Providers

When helpful and with parent or guardian permission, Amy can collaborate with a child’s school, pediatrician, or other healthcare providers to support consistent communication and a coordinated approach to the child’s care.

A Child-Centered Approach

Amy’s work is grounded in creating a safe, accepting relationship where children and young people can feel comfortable being themselves. With more than 25 years of experience working with children and families, including her early career as a Certified Child Life Specialist, she brings a developmentally informed and compassionate perspective to her work.

Located in South Orange, NJ, Amy serves families from Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Short Hills, and surrounding communities.

Contact Amy to discuss whether therapy may be a good fit for your child or family.

“In play therapy, the therapist provides a safe space where the child can express themselves and begin the healing process.” –Liana Lowenstein

Let’s Talk

Location

South Orange, NJ

Email

amy@asgcreativecounseling.com

Phone

(862) 205-3462

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