Dori Christmas

Life can feel overwhelming when you're facing anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship struggles, family conflict, or major life transitions. You may feel stuck, uncertain, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. Therapy provides a safe space to gain clarity, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Parent Coach, and educator with more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I bring both professional expertise and real-world understanding to the therapeutic process. Throughout my career, I have helped individuals and families navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build resilience during difficult times. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I draw from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and other effective treatment approaches. Together, we will identify patterns that may be preventing growth, develop practical skills for managing life's challenges, and work toward lasting emotional wellness. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, families, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, parenting concerns, school-related challenges, behavioral issues, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, my goal is to provide a supportive environment where healing, growth, and hope can flourish. Therapy is not about becoming someone different—it's about discovering the healthiest, strongest version of yourself. I would be honored to walk alongside you on that journey and help you build the confidence, insight, and skills needed to create the life you want. Services available in-person in Montclair, New Jersey, and through secure telehealth throughout New Jersey and Florida.