Child and family psychologist providing therapy and assessments in NJ and virtually across NY NY PA

Early Branches Child and Family Psychology provides therapy, autism evaluations, ADHD assessments, and early childhood mental health services to families throughout New Jersey and New York. While my office is located in Butler, New Jersey, I regularly work with families from Montclair, Glen Ridge, Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes, Wayne, and surrounding communities, as well as clients across New York and (soon) Pennsylvania through secure virtual and telehealth care.

SERVICE AREAS FOR EARLY BRANCHES CHILD & FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY

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NEW JERSEY SERVICE LOCATIONS

Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair is home to many families seeking high-quality child assessments, early childhood mental health support, and specialized autism and ADHD evaluations. I provide both in-person and virtual services for Montclair families, offering developmentally sensitive evaluations, strength-based therapy, and supportive care aligned with the needs of this vibrant, diverse community.

Glen Ridge, New Jersey

Families in Glen Ridge often seek early, accurate assessment for emotional, behavioral, developmental, or learning concerns. I offer therapy, autism evaluations, and ADHD testing tailored to young children, along with parent guidance and collaborative support with schools and pediatric providers.

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Ridgewood families benefit from access to specialized evaluations for autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and early developmental differences. I offer therapy and assessment services that integrate child development research, attachment science, and trauma-informed care to support children and their caregivers.

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

For families in Franklin Lakes seeking comprehensive diagnostic clarity or therapeutic support, I offer a warm, relational approach grounded in early childhood mental health. Services include autism evaluations, ADHD assessments, therapy for young children, and caregiver-focused support to help families feel confident and understood.

Wayne, New Jersey

Wayne families often look for developmental, behavioral, and emotional support that is both evidence-based and deeply attuned. I provide virtual and in-person services for children ages 0–12, including therapy, autism and ADHD evaluations, parent consultation, and care coordination when needed.

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In addition to these towns, I work with families across:

  • Bergen County

  • Essex County

  • Passaic County

  • Morris County

  • Sussex County

  • Other nearby Northern and Central New Jersey communities

If you live in New Jersey, services are available to you either in person or virtually.

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NEW YORK Virtual & telehealth appointments available

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I provide virtual therapy, autism evaluations, ADHD evaluations, and parent support for families across the state of New York. Using developmentally sensitive tools, relational approaches, and secure telehealth systems, New York families can access the same high-quality care from anywhere in the state.

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PENNSYLVANIA VIRTUAL & TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS COMING SOON

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Services for Pennsylvania families will be available once licensing is complete. This page will be updated as soon as those services launch.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE

In-Person Only

  • Autism evaluations

  • ADHD evaluations

    (parts of these assessments can be completed virtually)

Available Virtually
(NJ + NY)

  • Child & Family therapy

  • Reflective consultation

  • Clinical supervision

  • Professional Presentations & Trainings

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Why Families Choose Early Branches for Child Therapy, Autism Evaluations, ADHD Testing, and Professional MENTAL HEALTH Services

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Hi, I’m Samantha,
Child Psychologist and Infant Mental Health Specialist IN New JERSEY & NEW YORK

I’m a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York with specialized training in infant and early childhood mental health, trauma, attachment, and child assessment. For more than a decade, I’ve supported children ages 0–12 and their families in healing, growing, and building hopeful futures.

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Grounded Training and Deep Expertise in Early Childhood Mental Health

Unlike many practices that treat all ages, my expertise is exclusively in young children. My background includes a decade of specialized training, national leadership roles, and supervision of clinicians nationwide.

Evidence-based treatments (EBTs) backed by research

I am one of the only clinicians in New Jersey trained in several specialized, trauma-informed, early-childhood EBTs (including ABC and CPP).

A warm, relational, supportive approach

Children feel safe here. Caregivers feel heard here. You will always be met with compassion, patience, and genuine partnership.

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Rooted in understanding. Growing with hope.

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