Jamie LaRusso, LPC, NCC

Psychotherapist

“Jamie saved my life and changed me for the better.  I am a testament to her patience, understanding, compassion, knowledge and abilities as a therapist.  She has added value and improvement in my life every time we have spoken.”

~ Dorothy

 

“Jamie was my counselor for over 3 years and she truly is amazing!  She helped me learn how to manage and cope with my struggle with anxiety and was a crucial part in my eating disorder recovery.  Her humor and honest personality made me feel like I was talking to a close friend. I could not recommend her more!”

~ Amy

 

“Since starting sessions with Jamie, I’ve been able to identify the root cause of my anxiety and I’m learning tools for how to cope and manage it in my daily life.  I can’t recommend her services enough.  She is like talking to a trusted friend and advisor.  I’m grateful to have found her.”

~ Ashley

 

“I have been seeing Jamie for 5 years now, and it has been a wonderful experience.  The level of compassion and professionalism is unmatched.  She has had a very positive impact on my life.”

~ Brittany

 

Jamie has been in the field of psychotherapy for over 20 years and joined Denville Family Counseling in 2004. In 2013, she founded “It’s All Relative”, a group dedicated to siblings of special needs children. She specializes in working with adolescents struggling with mood dysregulation, personality disorders, maladaptive behaviors, and interpersonal relationships.  She believes that helping adolescents work through their psychological issues aids their adjustment during this crucial developmental period.  In addition, she helps her clients in the areas of anger management, school related challenges, communication skills and recovery enrichment. Jamie also works with adults and families struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, stress management and conflict.

Jamie believes that her role as a therapist is to effectively guide an individual towards becoming his/her most authentic self. She has developed a compassionate, supportive, humorous, and energetic approach to therapy, in which she helps lead clients towards achieving their potential.

Jamie received her Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees in Psychological Counseling and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Lehigh University. Jamie received extensive training in Relational Life Therapy under the renowned therapist Terry Real. In addition, she is the recipient of the “Above and Beyond” Award from her work with Effective School Solutions. Jamie is a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor. Jamie can be reached directly at: 973-318-8595.

“Jamie saved my life and changed me for the better.  I am a testament to her patience, understanding, compassion, knowledge and abilities as a therapist.  She has added value and improvement in my life every time we have spoken.”

~ Dorothy

 

“Jamie was my counselor for over 3 years and she truly is amazing!  She helped me learn how to manage and cope with my struggle with anxiety and was a crucial part in my eating disorder recovery.  Her humor and honest personality made me feel like I was talking to a close friend. I could not recommend her more!”

~ Amy

 

“Since starting sessions with Jamie, I’ve been able to identify the root cause of my anxiety and I’m learning tools for how to cope and manage it in my daily life.  I can’t recommend her services enough.  She is like talking to a trusted friend and advisor.  I’m grateful to have found her.”

~ Ashley

 

“I have been seeing Jamie for 5 years now, and it has been a wonderful experience.  The level of compassion and professionalism is unmatched.  She has had a very positive impact on my life.”

~ Brittany

 

Adolescent Therapy

Adolescent Therapy

Is your teenager going through something that you just can’t seem to figure out? Did their personality change from when they were younger and became something more serious? Or, are you a young adult having difficulty transitioning into the next phase of your life? Are you struggling and can’t seem to find your way?

Life is very much like driving a car. We cannot focus on the final destination and stare into the rear view mirror at the same time. This would cause an accident, or at a minimum distract us from our main goal of keeping our eyes on the road! While adolescents and young adults are at the height of their capacity for positive change, sometimes they need a GPS to help guide them along their path.

In many ways, Jamie takes on the role of the GPS, mapping out various routes to help the driver arrive at their desired destination. If the driver takes a wrong turn or veers in a different direction, the GPS is there to help the driver recalculate. The driver and the GPS are a team, and the destination is set by the client. The relationship between the client and Jamie is a most powerful one, involving trust and collaboration, one that ensures support and safety.

Adolescent and young adult counseling requires flexibility. One style does not fit all, except for one commonality: all people, especially adolescents, want to feel fully heard and understood. During this period of life, real change is exciting and life-altering. It eliminates future obstacles, taps into hope and creates new roadways. Most importantly, it empowers you to remember that YOU are the driver in your own life…so take the wheel!

 

“I’ve been seeing Jamie since I was about 14 and at age 24 I can confidently say that she has been the force in my life that has helped me understand the power of vulnerability, self-reflection, and acceptance.  She has helped me find the confidence I’d lost in myself and faith in the fact that no matter the result of my endeavors, I am worth the care that she gives me.  Therapy with Jamie has been an invaluable experience for me over the past 10 years and I would highly recommend anyone seek her services because no matter how small you think your problems are, she’s there to let you know that it’s ok and you’re not alone.”

-Gabby

 

“We connected with Jamie when my daughter was at her lowest point. She guided us through my daughter’s’s hospitalization and was an invaluable resource during that time of crisis. Jamie has provided my daughter with a base for the grounding of her mental health and helped her learn the strategies to allow her to develop into a healthy young woman. As a parent I appreciate the balance that Jamie maintains, and I know that I can always provide input from observations made at home. Jamie’s knowledge and collaborative therapy style has changed my daughter’s life.”

~ Kathleen

“Throughout my most developmental years thus far, Jamie has taught me how important both trust and validation are in all relationships.  Her office quickly became a safe space for me and I looked forward to the opportunity to work with her each week. I would not be able to tell myself how proud I am and recognize how far I have come if Jamie didn’t work so hard with/for me.”

~ Colette