Bridges Counseling Center for Child & Family Wellness

Bridges Counseling Center for Child & Family Wellness Providing compassionate, expert care in psychotherapy and substance use counseling, tailored to support healing, growth, and lasting change.

Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, and open communication, never control or fear. This month, we’re taki...
10/23/2025

Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, and open communication, never control or fear. This month, we’re taking a stand together by making a simple but powerful commitment:

✨ “I pledge to take action as an advocate for healthy relationships.” ✨

Taking the pledge means speaking up when you see signs of unhealthy behavior, supporting those impacted by abuse, and modeling respect in your own relationships.

Small actions create big change. Join us in spreading awareness and building a community where every relationship feels safe, supportive, and empowering.








We’re excited to welcome Franki DeSaro to the Bridges Wellness Collective team! Now available to clients in our Red Bank...
10/17/2025

We’re excited to welcome Franki DeSaro to the Bridges Wellness Collective team! Now available to clients in our Red Bank Office as an extension of the Affordable Counseling Program! Franki is a creative art therapy intern, visual artist, and art educator with a BFA in Painting, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Art Therapy at NYU. With over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in schools, hospitals, and community settings, Franki brings a wealth of creativity, warmth, and insight to her work. Her work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in authenticity. She is passionate about integrative wellness, mindfulness, and whole-being care, and loves incorporating natural materials into artmaking to deepen connection with self and with nature. We’re so glad to have her creativity and compassion on our team and look forward to the meaningful work she’ll do with our clients in South Jersey.

When the kids move out, it’s normal to feel a mix of pride, sadness, and uncertainty. But this time can also be a beauti...
10/16/2025

When the kids move out, it’s normal to feel a mix of pride, sadness, and uncertainty. But this time can also be a beautiful opportunity... a chance to rediscover YOU! The key is to reframe, or think of the situation from a new perspective. The emptiness you feel can instead represent SPACE. For growth, hobbies, rest, and new connections. Keep your mind and body busy! And remember, your role as a parent is evolving, not ending!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.🎗️💜Let this be a reminder that not all wounds leave bruises. Some are carri...
10/15/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.🎗️💜Let this be a reminder that not all wounds leave bruises. Some are carried in silence, in fear, in isolation, in the feeling of being unheard. This month, we honor the strength of survivors and remember that what we don’t see can still hurt deeply. Bridges is here to help create a culture of compassion, where no one has to suffer alone.



OCD is often misunderstood or minimized, but it’s far more than being “neat” or “organized.” It’s a mental health condit...
10/14/2025

OCD is often misunderstood or minimized, but it’s far more than being “neat” or “organized.” It’s a mental health condition involving intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) that are meant to reduce anxiety. These cycles can be exhausting and interfere with daily life, but with the right support and treatment, recovery and relief are absolutely possible. Let’s replace stigma with compassion, misinformation with understanding, and silence with support.

Task avoidance isn’t about laziness for individuals with ADHD, it’s often about overwhelm, perfectionism, or fear of fai...
10/13/2025

Task avoidance isn’t about laziness for individuals with ADHD, it’s often about overwhelm, perfectionism, or fear of failure. Even simple tasks can feel like climbing a mountain, but the good news is that there are strategies that can help make those mountains feel more like hills. Breaking tasks into smaller steps, using a timer to get momentum going, giving yourself visual cues, and working alongside someone are just a few ways to reduce the pressure and avoidance. What's important is finding what methods work best for you!

Today, we join the global community in recognizing World Mental Health Day. It's a reminder that mental health is just a...
10/10/2025

Today, we join the global community in recognizing World Mental Health Day. It's a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and that everyone deserves support, understanding, and a safe space to heal and grow. Whether you’re taking small steps toward self-care, reaching out for support, or checking in on a loved one, every action matters. Let’s continue breaking the stigma and building a world where seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

We are so excited to announce the newest member of our counseling team... Jessica Stankus, LAC, NCC. Jessica comes to us...
10/09/2025

We are so excited to announce the newest member of our counseling team... Jessica Stankus, LAC, NCC. Jessica comes to us with a wealth of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families using a collaborative and compassionate approach. She believes that therapy should be a partnership and is available for new bookings today! Email info.bridgescounseling@gmail.com and ask for Jessica!

Today we’re celebrating Susan, whose incredible depth of experience continues to enrich our team and the clients she ser...
10/07/2025

Today we’re celebrating Susan, whose incredible depth of experience continues to enrich our team and the clients she serves. With many years experience with adults, children, and families in settings ranging from hospitals and schools to community programs, Susan brings a truly comprehensive understanding of human development and mental health. Her wide-ranging background, from early intervention and family counseling to school psychology and clinical work, allows her to see each person’s story through multiple lenses. That wealth of knowledge means clients benefit from insight that’s not only compassionate but also deeply informed by years of practice and perspective. We’re so grateful to have Susan’s warmth, wisdom, and expertise guiding those who walk through our doors. Please join us in wishing her a wonderful birthday and many more years of making a difference!

Telehealth makes it easier than ever to prioritize your mental health with professional support from the comfort of home...
10/02/2025

Telehealth makes it easier than ever to prioritize your mental health with professional support from the comfort of home or during your lunch break at work! Reach out today to reserve your spot with Colette! Email us at info.bridgescounseling@gmail.com

Happy ADHD Awareness Month! October is an opportunity for the global ADHD community to spread awareness, share reliable ...
10/01/2025

Happy ADHD Awareness Month! October is an opportunity for the global ADHD community to spread awareness, share reliable information and resources, and help people with ADHD succeed. At Bridges, we’re here to support individuals and families navigating ADHD. Whether through counseling, or providing resources, our team is ready to help you better understand ADHD and find strategies that foster growth, balance, and success.

Taking care of your mental health is an important investment, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We’re happy to w...
09/29/2025

Taking care of your mental health is an important investment, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We’re happy to walk you through options, answer your questions, and provide a clear estimate based on your individual situation. A simple email is all it takes to get started. Info.bridgescounseling@gmail.com

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109 Main Street
Succasunna, NJ
07836

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm

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+19736684806

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