You deserve the best.Most clients report noticeable relief after their first visit.
In-person and virtual therapy for the whole person.
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What we help with
Five ways we help you move forward.
Each with a clear approach. Not a brochure of symptoms, but a way of working that actually gets results.
Whether you stay on medication, taper off, or never start, we build your plan together, drawing on therapy, neurofeedback, nutrition, and supplementation to help you feel like yourself again.
Practical, proven tools to quiet the worry and steady the overwhelm, so daily life feels manageable again.
Focused support at every age, including the adult ADHD that most practices overlook.
Help for partners, parents, and families to communicate better, reconnect, and move through conflict with more understanding.
Steady support for bipolar patterns and mood swings, so your moods feel more balanced and in your control.
Meet the team
The people you'll work with.
Alongside Dr. Sam and Stephanie, a credentialed and genuinely warm team supports clients of every age across New Jersey. When you book a discovery call, a caring team member listens to what you're working on and matches you with the clinician who fits best.
All clinicians work with clients in-person in Ridgewood, NJ and virtually across New Jersey.
Why this practice
What feels different here.
Our philosophy is that psychotherapy should be inspiring, from your very first call. We focus on you as a whole person, your strengths, your story, and what you value most.
A real person answers the phone.
When you call, a caring team member picks up. No voicemail tree, no automated menu. You speak with a real person who listens, answers your questions, and helps you find the right fit.
Neurofeedback and nutrition, not just talk.
Where it helps, we bring in NeurOptimal neurofeedback brain training and a nutrition-informed lens alongside evidence-based therapy. The whole person gets care, not just the presenting symptom.
Whole-person, goal-driven care.
Sessions are built around your real life, your strengths, and what you value most. We work toward outcomes you can feel, not an open-ended schedule.
Before you reach out
What happens when you call.
Reaching out is the hardest part, so here is exactly what to expect. The first call is free and takes about ten minutes. A real person answers during business hours, not a machine. You can also email anytime and we will help you find a time. On the call we listen, answer your questions, and help you decide if we are the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
Book a free consultationIn their words
Real change, real people.
Google Reviews
“I truly can't say enough about Dr Sam and her entire staff. I have been going here for over a year and the help and tools the practice provides for so many things. They will treat you like family. They take insurance and also work with you regarding services. I am beyond happy and can't express my gratitude to Dr. Sam and her team of highly educated professionals in every field.”
Chet P.
“I have been a client now with Stephanie Shapiro for a year and can truly say my life has completely flourished from where it was prior to her counseling. We continued to go to sessions with Stephanie despite what our future was already looking like.”
Maria
“My experiences with Dr. Sam are wonderful. She has an amazing ability to get me to a place to open up and be truthful and helps me understand how to spin setbacks into a positive light. She is very caring and inspires you to believe that your issues are fixable and there is nothing you cannot conquer.”
Dean M.
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What people often wonder
Questions people ask first.
Honest answers to the things you're probably thinking before you pick up the phone.
How do I get started?
The first step is a free discovery call. A real person answers, listens to what you are working on, and helps match you with the right clinician. You can also email anytime and we will help you find a time.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. The discovery call is free and takes about ten minutes. There is no pressure and no commitment. It is simply a conversation to make sure we are the right fit for you.
What happens on the first call?
A caring team member listens to what you are working on, answers your questions, and helps you decide if we are the right fit. If we are, we match you with a clinician and book your first session.
Do you accept insurance, and what are the fees?
We will go over all of this with you on the discovery call. We want to make sure the practice and your situation are the right match before getting into logistics.
Where are you located, and do you offer virtual sessions?
We are located at 584 State Route 17 North Ridgewood, NJ 07450 and serve clients throughout New Jersey and Bergen County. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
I tried therapy before and it did not really help.
Many clients come to us after a generic-feeling experience elsewhere. Our work is goal-driven, practical, and tailored to your strengths and story. If therapy has felt like talking in circles, this is designed to feel different from the first call onward.
Ready when you are
Let it begin with a conversation.
The discovery call is 10 minutes, free, and is just a conversation. We listen, answer your questions, and help you decide if we're the right fit. A caring team member responds personally within one business day.