Therapy that meets you as a whole person.
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A real person answers the phone. Evidence-based care plus nutrition, lifestyle, and neurofeedback where they help. For anxiety, mood, ADHD, relationships, and families.
Free 10-minute call. A real person answers during business hours. Or email anytime to schedule. [CONFIRM these consult details.]
What we help with
Care designed for the whole person.
Five areas of focus, each with a clear approach. Not a brochure of symptoms, but a way of working that actually moves things.
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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. [CONFIRM this is accurate.]
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. [CONFIRM these are offered and accurate.]
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. [CONFIRM these are accurate and add any other differentiators.]
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. [CONFIRM these details.]
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. [CONFIRM these details.]
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. [CONFIRM these details.]
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. [CONFIRM these details.]
Do you accept insurance, and what are the fees?
[CONFIRM insurance and fee details.] 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 [CONFIRM ADDRESS] in Ridgewood, NJ and serve clients throughout New Jersey and Bergen County. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions. [CONFIRM areas served and any other locations.]
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 15 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.