At Nurture & Grow, therapy is personal. We’re not here to “fix” you—we’re here to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for who you are.
Together, we bring over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, families, and individuals of all backgrounds. Our styles are warm, playful, and grounded in evidence-based care. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy—because no two people or families are the same.
We’re here to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow.
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.
Specialties
Grief
Trauma
PTSD
Anxiety
Areas of Expertise
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, LSW
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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.
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Areas of Expertise
Rachel supports children and families through a wide range of challenges, including behavioral issues, 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, depression, and trauma, with a focus on affirming care for transgender youth and their families.
Licensed to provide therapy in the state of New Jersey.
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