Hanisch Counseling Services

07/24/2025

Is your child constantly worried about being liked, included, or accepted?

👉 You might notice them people-pleasing, changing themselves to fit in, or melting down after social situations.
It’s heartbreaking to watch… and exhausting for them.

💔 Because deep down, it’s not just about being liked—it’s about feeling safe and worthy.

And when that sense of worth depends on what others think? Their self-esteem becomes fragile, anxious, and easily shaken.

But here’s the good news:
✅ You can help your child build confidence from the inside out.
✅ With the right support, they can learn to trust themselves instead of constantly seeking approval.

Inside therapy, we work on the root of people-pleasing—so your child can feel secure, confident, and enough just as they are.

📍 Now accepting new clients for child therapy & intensives
🔗 Learn more at the link in bio

07/21/2025

https://www.hanischcounselingservices.com/blog/what-makes-summer-the-perfect-time-to-participate-in-a-therapy-intensive

Discover why summer is the perfect time for your teen to experience lasting relief from anxiety. Learn how EMDR therapy intensives offer accelerated healing and emotional growth—just in time for the new school year | Morris & Essex Counties, NJ

07/19/2025

07/16/2025

Your teen’s reactions aren’t random.
Their brain and body might be responding as if the past is still happening—because trauma doesn’t just live in memory. It lives in the nervous system.

That’s why they might shut down when criticized, panic over small changes, or overreact to things that seem “minor.” Their body is trying to protect them—even if there’s no real danger now.

💡 Healing starts when we help the nervous system feel safe again.

𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐄𝐌𝐃𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬—𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.

If your teen is stuck in cycles of fear, self-doubt, or overwhelm, there is a way forward.

📍We offer EMDR intensives to help anxious teens feel safe, calm, and confident again.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio.

07/14/2025

Save this list for the pool days, clothing try-ons, or tough moments in front of the mirror

07/10/2025

Ever notice how your teen knows the coping skills—but still melts down, shuts down, or spirals?

It might be a nervous system issue, not a “behavior” one.

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🧠 Polyvagal Theory explains how the body reacts to stress—and why certain techniques help your teen feel safe enough to actually calm down.

Here are 5 simple, daily tools (based on science!) to help regulate their nervous system:
🌬️ Longer exhales
🎵 Humming or singing
🧊 Cold water or ice
🤲 Deep pressure
🚶 Rhythmic movement

These aren’t just calming tricks—they’re nervous system resets.

💛 Save this for those overwhelming days. And if your teen needs more support, therapy can help them build a stronger regulation toolkit that actually works.

07/09/2025

Is your teen constantly comparing themselves to others on TikTok or Instagram?

The pressure to look perfect online is damaging teen self-esteem like never before. If your child is struggling with body image, anxiety, or confidence, you’re not alone—and there is something that can help.

✨ EMDR therapy helps teens reprocess the painful moments and beliefs that keep them stuck in self-doubt.

This week’s blog breaks down how EMDR works and why it’s such a powerful tool for healing body image issues in teens.

👉 Read the full post here:

Is TikTok or Instagram hurting your teen’s self-esteem? Discover how EMDR helps teens overcome body image issues, anxiety, and social media pressure | In-home therapy in Bergen County, Nj.

07/09/2025

Does your teen obsess over how they look in every photo? 😞
Between TikTok filters, Instagram trends, and constant comparison, it’s no wonder so many teens are struggling with body image and low self-esteem.

Here’s what most people don’t realize:
➡️ It’s not about vanity.
➡️ It’s about anxiety, shame, and beliefs that got wired in from painful experiences.

That’s why talk therapy alone sometimes isn’t enough. EMDR helps teens rewire those beliefs and actually feel more confident in their skin—without changing their body at all. 💫

✨ Less shame
✨ More peace
✨ Real healing that lasts

Want to learn more about how EMDR can help your teen?
📲 Tap the link in bio to read the blog + book a consult.

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07/05/2025

3 simple mindfulness skills your anxious teen can try today:

🧊 Hold an ice cube – Instant grounding when anxiety hits.
🌬️ Square breathing – Inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4. Repeat.
👣 5-4-3-2-1 grounding – Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.

No equipment. No prep. Just calming the nervous system, one moment at a time. 💛

07/02/2025

If your teen is stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or constant overwhelm—EMDR can help in a way traditional talk therapy sometimes can’t.

Here’s what makes it different (and faster):

👉 EMDR helps the brain reprocess stuck thoughts and memories—so your teen no longer feels like the past is still happening.
👉 It uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) to rewire the fear response.
👉 Instead of looping on “I’m not good enough,” your teen can begin to believe “I can handle this.”

This is the work we do in intensives: focused time, less distraction, real change.

No more dragging through months of therapy waiting for a breakthrough.

📍 Now booking EMDR intensives for teens in NJ, FL, and VT

💬 Send a message or click the link in bio to learn more about how it works

06/28/2025

📣 If you’re a parent of an anxious teen, you need to hear this…

🎯 Your teen isn’t lazy. They’re not dramatic.
They’re insecure—and they’re trying to hold it all in.

You’ve done your best to support them:
✅ You’ve reassured them
✅ You’ve tried therapy
✅ You’ve reminded them they’re beautiful, smart, and capable

But the anxiety?
The self-comparison?
The way they talk down to themselves?
The fear of how they look in a bathing suit or how they’ll be perceived at summer camp?

💭 It’s still there.
And you’re left wondering:

“What else can I do to help them feel okay in their skin?”
👉That’s why I created the Therapy Intensive Reset — a 2-hour, focused session designed specifically for anxious teens with low self-esteem and body image struggles.

In just one session, we help your teen:
💡 Identify the root of their self-doubt
💬 Reframe the toxic inner dialogue
🧠 Use evidence-based strategies (like EMDR) to process shame
🛠️ Walk away with a personalized Confidence Toolkit they can use right away

✨ This isn’t a long-term commitment.
It’s a breakthrough moment.

📆 Only 1 spot left for July.
After that, we’re fully booked until August.

👉 DM me or comment “INFO” to learn about the last available session. Let’s help your teen feel stronger before summer passes them by.

https://www.therapyintensivereset.com

06/25/2025

2 more spots available!! call/text to learn more and see if this would be a good fit for your kiddo!

973-520-7829

🌿 NOW ENROLLING: Horsemanship Enrichment Groups for Anxious Kids & Tweens! 🐴

If your child struggles with anxiety, big emotions, or low confidence — this is a fun, hands-on experience designed just for them!

✨ Build confidence
✨ Learn calming & coping skills
✨ Connect with horses in a safe, supportive setting
✨ Small groups led by a licensed mental health professional

We are running TWO groups on Wednesdays this summer:
🐴 Ages 5–7 Group:
🕙 Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
🐴 Ages 8–12 Group:
🕦 Wednesdays at 11:30 AM

Each 60-minute session includes:
✔ 30 minutes of hands-on horsemanship (grooming, barn safety, horse care & more)
✔ 30 minutes of coping skills, mindfulness, and emotional regulation activities

📍 Location: North Jersey Equestrian Center
📅 Dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30
💵 Cost: $80 per session

✅ Spots are limited and filling quickly — message me or click below to reserve your child’s spot!

👉 https://www.hanischcounselingservices.com/anxiety-help-for-kids-with-horses-pompton-plains

Let your child experience confidence, calm, and connection — with a little help from horses 🐎🌻