Rebecca Levy-Cruz, LCSW

11/10/2024

College years are a period of transition and self-discovery. But it can also be a time when students face high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Many of my clients have started with me in their high school years and we continue to meet virtually through college to help them manage stress and thrive! I am licensed in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. if you are a student or have a college kid that would benefit from therapy reach out today!

11/10/2024

10/11/2024

Calling all pre-teen girls! New group starting the first Wednesday in November. It will be an empowering and safe place to connect with others sharing similar experiences. We will work on managing friendships, body image, stress, self esteem, and more! Contact me for more information and registration. *space is limited*

03/07/2023

THIS!!!

🔥 This is a fantastic visual of co-regulation in action!

When a child is distressed and dysregulated - when emotions are high and they can’t find their calm, they need us to be safe and emotionally available adults to help them co-regulate their nervous system.

😭😡😤 When children experience co-regulation during periods of stress - when they are struggling with those “Big Emotions,” they begin to understand and internalize these strategies that we are sharing with them, which sets the foundation for self-soothing, self-regulation and coping skills.


Photo Credit : @ mamidientes

10/22/2020

Some days it feels like the world is closed. Or maybe you’re just closed off from the world. This is not easy on anyone. If you are not OK how can you help your children? Remember your oxygen mask goes on first! I’ve been seeing a lot more anxious children in my practice lately. Who can blame them? I’m so proud of them and their parents/guardians for reaching out for help. Call today for your FREE phone consultation. You’ll be surprised how much better you’ll feel after that first call!

07/10/2020

Anyone else?!

Sounds about right...

05/26/2020

New (and first) blog post up on website. Make sure you check it out!

https://www.rebeccalevycruzlcsw.com/blog

Located in downtown Scotch Plains, NJ Rebecca Levy-Cruz, LCSW offers therapy in a child friendly environment. The office space was created so your child/adolescent

01/30/2020

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01/03/2020

CBT can help get rid of negative or intrusive thoughts. It’s amazing how small
Changes to the way we think can help decrease anxious and depressive symptoms. Play therapy is an excellent way to help children make these changes as well!

12/11/2019

Great tips!!

https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/joyful-parenting/201903/10-surprising-ways-help-anxious-child-calm-down?amp

Telling anxious kids to "calm down" or "buck up" doesn't work. Here's what does.

12/04/2019

NOW ACCEPTING CIGNA!!

12/04/2019

Understanding what it’s like to have anxiety when you don’t experience it yourself is hard. As a parent with a child who suffers from anxiety it can feel overwhelming and frustrating. You think if your child would only listen to your advice they’d feel better. Unfortunately it’s not as black and white as you may think.