Therapy Services in Short Hills, NJ
Welcome Home to Healing
If you’re reading this, some part of you is already looking for something to change — maybe less worry, a calmer home, a relationship that feels easier, or just space to finally breathe. That part of you deserves to be heard. Right here in Short Hills, Light Street Psychotherapy is a place where you don’t have to carry it all alone anymore. Whatever brought you to this page, we’re glad you’re here, and we’re ready to walk with you, one honest step at a time.
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Support for Every Age and Stage Struggles don’t wait until adulthood. A child might act out because they don’t have words yet for how they feel. A teenager might pull away, anxious about school, friendships, or figuring out who they are. A young adult might feel unsure while building a career, relationships, and a sense of self. And adults carry their own weight — work, marriage, parenting, loss. No matter your age, there’s a place for you here. Light Street Psychotherapy welcomes children, teens, young adults, and adults from Short Hills and beyond, meeting each person right where they are.
Your Local Home for Real Care Light Street Psychotherapy is proudly based right here in Short Hills, NJ. Founder Meredith Strauss, LCSW, built this practice on a simple belief — people heal best when they feel truly seen, not just treated. Alongside clinicians like Gina Totino, LCSW, our team of licensed therapists brings years of real experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. As our home base, our Short Hills office offers a warm, comfortable space for in-person sessions, along with online sessions for the days that feel easier from home.
Ways We Can Help:
Individual Therapy Maybe it’s worry that won’t ease up, a low mood that’s settled in, or a big change you didn’t ask for. Individual therapy gives Short Hills teens and adults a steady space to slow down, talk it through, and feel like themselves again. Individual Therapy in Short Hills, NJ
Family Therapy Every family has its own history — some of it warm, some of it messy. We help Short Hills families work through old patterns and talk to each other better, so home starts to feel calm again. Family Therapy in Short Hills, NJ
Couples Therapy: Healing the Partnership Distance in a relationship rarely happens all at once — it builds up slowly. Using proven methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, we help Short Hills couples find their way back to trust and closeness. Couples Therapy in Short Hills, NJ
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Some painful memories don’t fade with time alone — they need real help to heal. EMDR is a proven way for Short Hills clients to work through trauma without having to relive it again and again. EMDR Therapy in Short Hills, NJ
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) If your emotions ever feel too big to control, DBT teaches simple, useful skills to feel calmer and steadier. It has helped many Short Hills clients feel more in charge of their feelings. DBT in Short Hills, NJ
Internal Family Systems (IFS) You are not “too much” or “broken” — you’re made up of different parts, and some of them are hurting. IFS helps Short Hills clients understand those parts with kindness instead of judgment. IFS Therapy in Short Hills, NJ
Treatment for Chronic Pain Living with chronic pain is hard on more than just the body — it wears on your mood and patience too. We support Short Hills residents carrying that weight, helping with both the pain and the feelings that come with it. Chronic Pain Therapy in Short Hills, NJ
Yoga Psychology Healing doesn’t only happen through talking — sometimes the body needs help too. Yoga psychology mixes gentle movement with talk therapy, helping Short Hills clients feel calmer and more at ease. Yoga Psychology in Short Hills, NJ
Play Therapy Kids don’t always have the words for what they’re feeling inside — but they show us through play. We help Short Hills children work through big feelings using art, music, and imagination, in a gentle way that fits their age. Play Therapy in Short Hills, NJ
Professional Supervision We also support new therapists right here in Short Hills, offering guidance to associate clinicians working toward becoming fully licensed. Clinical Supervision in Short Hills, NJ
Right Here When You Need Us Because our office calls Short Hills home, coming in for a session is simple — no long drive, no extra planning. And for days that feel easier from your own couch, online sessions are always an option too.
Your Next Step Starts Here If something inside you has been asking for change, that feeling is worth listening to. Reach out to Light Street Psychotherapy for a free consultation, and let’s figure out, together, what feeling better could look like for you.