What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 9pm Tuesday 9am - 9pm Wednesday 9am - 9pm Thursday 9am - 9pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Specialized Therapy for Children & Families, LLC

Home
United States
Wayne, NJ
Specialized Therapy for Children & Families, LLC

"A Journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." -Lao Tzu

Therapeutic counseling for children, adolescents, adults & families

Providing counseling services in the area of psychology, I am trained to diagnose & treat concerns, ranging from work stress, to relational issues, to mood disorders. I have more than 10 years expertise working with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, as well as life stresses. I also specialize in addressing a variety of family issues such as women's multiple roles, parenting & family problems, physical health concerns, how to find time for one's social and emotional needs, and many more. How can you be there for others if you haven't learned to be there for yourself? I am here to respectfully & caringly provide a safe place for you to talk things out, relieve stress, take in comforting, and learn new strategies. Please feel free to explore my website. I welcome you to contact me with any questions or to set up an initial consultation...
AREAS OF SPECIALTY

• Relationships
• Parenting
• Children and Adolescents
• Fears / Phobias
• Anxiety
• Depression / Mood
• Loss / Grief
• Stress Reduction
• Sibling Issues
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Victims of Sexual Abuse
• Eating Disorders / Body Image
• A.D.D. / A.D.H.D.

11/03/2025

To all of the parents seeking support, following the loss of an infant: A dear longtime colleague & friend to “Specialized Therapy,” Maureen Gaffney, LCSW, is hosting this sensitive, yet incredibly healing/reparative workshop in Frederick Maryland. It is free to attend and she has decided to add the option to attend virtually. The goal of the workshop is to help grieving parents prepare for the holidays.

The workshop will cover topics such as:

* Boosting your self-care
* Managing your time with friends and family
* Learning different ways to answer difficult questions
* Finding meaningful ways to include your baby

To register for the event, please complete this Google Form:
https://forms.gle/EfreFsyggV1rewD49

If you know anyone you think would benefit from attending please share the flyer or link to sign up so that Maureen can reach out to them to confirm attendance and provide the link.

Thank you for helping spread the word.

With love & well wishes for you,
Kristy Fernand, LCSW

10/22/2025

I share this with you as a Positive Body Image Warrior- and in honor of Mental Health Awareness, Eating Disorder Recovery & Self-Love💖 … this message is spot on! Love this girl, from a personal and a professional standpoint - we need more role-models speaking out just like you Meredith Steele - so THANK YOU🙏❤️!

10/10/2025

🏃‍♀️

10/04/2025

Pick your head up
Plant your feet
Breathe in deeply
Believe and repeat ✨

09/19/2025

Thx to The National Alliance-4-Eating Disorders for this month’s “Raising Awareness around the Stigma related to Large bodied individuals”❤️Type this link into your search bar to register for the above support group via zoom!❤️ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-iqqj8vGdXTBCfJCNBjKeXBBU39NhHF #/registration

#❤

09/14/2025

🧠What if you trained your brain to identify stress, as “FUEL FOR GROWTH”? 🧠. This article in Pschology Today, speaks on the topic of “operating at the edge of difficulty” claiming how “minds not only recruit resources to grow, when things are more stressful”, but that is also where they lay the foundation for personal well-being.🧐.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒So perhaps the next time you think you’re doing your child a favor, by making life easy on them, eliminating all stressors for them, including an after school routine that is free of chores or responsibilities, think again!

🌟 We need challenging environments because they activate internal mechanisms of adaptation and growth. In their absence – like an immune system, overprotected and shielded from germs – we are prone to be more weak, both physically and psychologically.

🚀👑💯

08/26/2025

Being prepared = Being successful💥

08/01/2025

🔥Mood for August🔥:
I can do it.
I will do it.
I deserve it.
End of story.🔥

07/24/2025

Kristy Fernand, LCSW, here with Specialized Therapy. Now, we don’t only just see children & adolescents. We also see entire families, couples and certainly many individuals of varying ages (ranging from 3 years old, to as old as one feels😉 or tells themselves they are!). Summer is the perfect time to make an appointment! Especially before things pick up in the Fall🍂, and everyone’s schedules start to get packed with one thing after another! Wow, it’s so nice to plan ahead, problem solve & stay organized- plus, to model this trait for our children, too! 🙌Make the call today to simply ask any of the questions you may have. An appointment is awaiting you!

07/07/2025

Found this little treasure while out to lunch at a local eatery! Credit due to creator “Mary” who so kindly is sharing her light, helping others in the community to heal thru daily positive affirmations- 🔆! We say, Repeat & PASS IT ON! “Become the love you seek✨”! 💖 Healing right alongside of you…

07/03/2025

You CAN change your life & turn it around!!! Make it what you want it to be… Start by making the call so we can begin sorting thru the parts that need CHANGE💥. Why wait? You have !

07/01/2025

It’s pretty common for kids & teens to report to their parents that they feel “bored.” Afterall, they have become quite accustomed to a hyper-stimulating environment, often moving from their school day to their sports, or after-school activities, straight home to their homework & dinner, followed by time on their devices (including social media & video-games), or perhaps FaceTiming with their peers to cap off the night. For many Moms & Dads, it seems rare for there to be a lull in the routine, but when there is- often times parents are left with a child who might be frequently asking the proverbial question, “what are we doing today?” Or, “can I invite Jenny over to play, or Jonny or… (& the list keeps going until they find a friend whose parent says yes). The reason this can be daunting is that parents cannot always serve up their child’s entertainment, as it will not teach them anything in life, on how to be content being alone, or by themselves. Nor is it practical, either. 😌Instead, here was an activity list made with a young lady, after having a long discussion on all of the ways that she could use her time alone, as opposed to constantly seeking Mom’s attention, or calling friends multiple repeated times… she vowed to give these hobbies for self-growth & self-love, a good solid try. She also agreed that in order to be successful in life, as well as a good friend to others, you need to like yourself and the person you are. “And that means you have to like spending time with yourself, too… besides always looking for other people to play with.” 🥳😃WOW- what incredible reflecting on this young lady’s part! She came to these conclusions with just a little prompting in our session together, as we explored why it might be important to learn how to spend time alone… and to build confidence & strength in that☺️ ~KristyFernand,LCSW (201)383-5716

Address

1581 Route 23 South
Wayne, NJ
07470

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12013835716

Website

http://www.specializedtherapy.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Specialized Therapy for Children & Families, LLC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Specialized Therapy for Children & Families, LLC:

Shortcuts

Address
Telephone
Opening Hours
Alerts
Contact The Practice
Claim ownership or report listing

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Wayne?