Tricia Stern, LCSW, MPH, is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist dedicated to fostering a profound sense of understanding and self-development in individuals of all ages. Known for creating a warm and nurturing environment, she supports both adults and children, helping them better understand and manage their feelings and behaviors. With a specialty in working with young children, Tricia guides them in expressing their emotions in healthy ways and equips them with essential skills to mitigate behaviors related to anxiety, outbursts, depression, social difficulties, and conflict. In addition, she provides a safe space for children and families navigating transitions and challenges. Tricia has extensive training and expertise in adult therapy, offering individual and couples counseling on a variety of concerns, including parenting, relationship challenges, significant life events, and chronic feelings of anxiety, sadness, and depression. Furthermore, she consults with parents on behavioral, sleep, and food issues, as well as parental burnout. As a licensed psychotherapist in New Jersey and New York, Tricia has completed specialized training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy with Infants and Young Children, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy, and DIR Floortime for children with developmental challenges.