Child and teen therapist Kristen Hanisch helping young clients build confidence and emotional resilience.
Kristen Hanisch, LCSW, therapist for teens with anxiety and self-doubt, offering compassionate support.

A THERAPIST FOR
ANXIOUS CHILDREN & TEENS

with a modern, relatable approach

Child therapist office in New Jersey for anxiety and self-esteem support

If your child feels like they’re not good enough — you’re in the right place.

Concierge therapy treatment for children with anxiety in NJ, FL, & VT.

 You want your child to manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and make faster progress—
so they can move forward with confidence.

 

The only problem is . . .

  • They feel stuck in anxiety and overthinking, no matter how hard they try.

  • Weekly therapy isn’t making enough of a difference.

  • Big emotions still lead to meltdowns, shutdowns, or avoidance.

New Jersey child therapy session helping kids with emotional regulation
Kristen Hanisch, LCSW, therapist for anxious kids and teens in New Jersey offering concierge EMDR and DBT therapy.
Therapist for anxious teens, Kristen Hanisch, supporting young clients through CBT, DBT, and EMDR.

I help children and teens manage anxiety, build confidence, and regulate big emotions so they can move forward with ease — quickly.

It can be overwhelming when nothing seems to be helping

→ Maybe weekly talk therapy isn’t enough
→ Maybe they need to overcome just a specific trigger
→ Maybe therapy feels impossible with their busy schedule

I can help your child make faster progress, gain confidence, and develop real coping skills—without spending months in traditional therapy.

Let's Chat!

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 You wish you could wave a magic wand & see your kids be confident + break free from anxiety— without endless sessions.

Kristen Hanisch, expert in teen anxiety therapy, creating a warm and welcoming space for healing in Fairfield, NJ.

With years of experience working with children, teens, and families, I understand that every young person has unique strengths—even when they’re buried under anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional struggles.

Therapy isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about equipping your kid with lifelong tools to navigate stress, build confidence, and regulate emotions. In our work together, they’ll learn how to handle life’s ups and downs with greater self-assurance, while you gain support in helping them thrive at home! 

I get it—sometimes, weekly therapy just isn’t enough! When a child/teen is struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or self-doubt, they need more than quick check-ins. That’s why I offer intensives: extended, focused sessions where we can really dig deep and address the underlying issues head-on.

My approach isn’t about sitting in silence or feeling like you’re stuck in endless talk therapy—I keep things interactive, engaging, and tailored to what your child needs most!

Am I the right therapist for you?

    • Families who want a therapist who’s warm but honest—someone who will tell it like it is while still being kind and supportive.

    • Parents who are ready for a plan, not just vent sessions—who want to understand what’s going on and what to do about it.

    • Teens who are tired of surface-level conversations and are ready to dig into what’s really bothering them, with someone who gets it.

    • Individuals looking for a space to vent week after week without working toward change.

    • Clients who prefer a passive therapist over someone who is direct, active, and solutions-focused.

    • Families who aren’t ready to explore root causes, challenge unhelpful patterns, or try structured tools and strategies.

  • Intensives allow us to get to the heart of the issue faster—without losing momentum between sessions. Weekly therapy can sometimes feel like starting over each time, especially for teens who take a while to open up. Intensives give us the time and space to make real progress in a shorter amount of time.

Things don’t have to stay stuck. With the right support, your child can feel more confident, more connected, and more in control of their emotions—and you can finally breathe again.

I can help your child to manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and make faster progress— so they can move forward with confidence.

Let’s work together.

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