Every person’s story is different. We’re here to listen, support, and walk alongside you down a new path with care.

Kayla Kearney is a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a clinical supervisor. Originally from Union County, she earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Rutgers University after receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Child Advocacy and Policy at Montclair State University. Kayla has experience working with families, adults, teens, and adolescents, in both individual and group environments. Her work has supported clients through all levels of care. For the past five years, she has been a clinical supervisor in private practice.

Kayla's clients include families, couples, and children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, phobias, and many other challenges. Kayla endeavors to create a safe and judgement-free space to help achieve her clients' goals.

In using a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and strength-based approaches, clients can feel comfortable and supported working towards becoming their best selves. Kayla is excited to welcome to new clients and supervisees, both in-person and virtually.

Kayla works with individuals and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. Her areas of focus include ADHD, mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, and anxiety-related issues such as OCD, stress, and suicidal ideation. She also supports clients through life transitions, parenting and relationship struggles, family conflict, and school-related concerns. Kayla provides affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and has a special interest in women’s mental health and self-esteem.

Rachel Prager is a New Jersey Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Born and raised in Essex County, she attended Rutgers University for her Master's Degree in Social Work after receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from Tufts University. Rachel has been working with children and families for over 10 years in a multitude of settings, including preventative, residential, schools, and private practice. She became a counselor to apply her passion for assisting people through their obstacles, one step at a time.

Rachel strives to create a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free atmosphere with her clients. She understands that therapy can be hard work, but also strives to make it fun. Treatment is always customized to help each individual reach their goals.

One of Rachel's favorite aspects of therapy is helping parents navigate the ups and downs of raising children. Rachel strongly subscribes to the belief that play is the language of childhood, and feels that it is important to connect with children by speaking their language.

Rachel supports children and families through a wide range of challenges, including autism, emotional regulation, and developmental or intellectual differences. She has extensive experience with school-related concerns, learning disabilities, and transitions like divorce or adoption. Her work also includes supporting self-esteem, stress, OCD, food struggles, depression, and trauma, with a focus on affirming care for transgender youth and their families.

We're located at:

201 S. Livingston Ave, 2E
Livingston, NJ 07039

We're located at:

201 S. Livingston Ave, 2E
Livingston, NJ 07039