David Kriegel

David Kriegel is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in empowering children and their families through strategic intervention and a supportive, non-judgmental approach. His method effectively alleviates symptoms of anger, non-compliance, and frustration, restoring harmony within the parent-child relationship and the family unit as a whole. With over 40 years of experience in various clinical settings aimed at children and adolescents, David has spent the last two decades as a school social worker in a private program designed for children with learning disabilities, ADHD, and various emotional and social challenges. He trained at the renowned child guidance department of the Karen Horney Analytic Clinic in New York City before providing services to children, families, and couples at a private agency in Ridgewood, NJ. For 13 years, he served as the Executive Director of a hospital-affiliated children's outpatient counseling center. Today, David counsels many perfectionistic, bright, and sensitive children facing anxieties and fears, often exhibiting oppositional behaviors that lead to power struggles over daily activities, such as brushing their teeth or getting dressed. He understands that these behaviors can create significant stress for both parents and their marriages, and he is committed to fostering supportive pathways toward resolution and peace within their lives.