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Psychotherapy for Moms & Families in Jersey City, NJ
Therapy for Moms and Their Families at Every Stage of Life.
More than 1 in 5 moms experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum, and for many, those feelings quietly stick around for years without the right support.
I'm Stephanie Arrington, LCSW, and I work with moms and families, as well as couples and individuals in Jersey City, NJ, and virtually across New Jersey, New York, and Florida, to get to the root of what's actually going on, so things can change for good. If you need a therapist who gets it, I'm here to help.
A Whole-Family Approach to Therapy
Most therapists treat whatever problem walks through the door. I treat the system underneath it. When a couple comes in for marriage counseling, sometimes the real strain turns out to be an anxious child at home. When parents bring in a struggling teen, sometimes the most useful work is supporting the parents. I take a systems approach (a clinical way of saying I look at the whole picture, not just the symptom in the room) and then I tell you directly what I think the right next step is. Clients tell me they feel welcomed and understood, and that I challenge them too. That combination is usually what makes change actually stick.
Therapy Services
SPACE for Child Anxiety
When your child is anxious, every day can start to feel like walking on eggshells. Do you find yourself rearranging your life to avoid meltdowns or second-guessing every decision? SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based program that works through you, the parent, not your child, to reduce anxiety-driven behavior and bring back calm and connection at home. Available in-person in Jersey City and virtually across NJ, NY, and FL.
Perinatal & Postpartum Support
When your child is anxious, every day can start to feel like walking on eggshells. Do you find yourself rearranging your life to avoid meltdowns or second-guessing every decision? SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based program that works through you, the parent, not your child, to reduce anxiety-driven behavior and bring back calm and connection at home. Available in-person in Jersey City and virtually across NJ, NY, and FL.
Trauma Therapy
Whether it's a difficult birth, something from your past, or an experience you're still carrying, trauma can shape how you show up for yourself and the people you love. I offer trauma-informed therapy in Jersey City to help you process what happened and move forward without it running the show.
Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy
When your child is anxious, every day can start to feel like walking on eggshells. Do you find yourself rearranging your life to avoid meltdowns or second-guessing every decision? SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based program that works through you, the parent, not your child, to reduce anxiety-driven behavior and bring back calm and connection at home. Available in-person in Jersey City and virtually across NJ, NY, and FL.
Child & Teen Therapy
When a child or teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or big behaviors that are hard to explain, it affects the whole family. I offer in-person play therapy for young children along with LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens.
Immigration Evaluations
Navigating the immigration system is stressful and deeply personal. I provide mental health evaluations for hardship waivers, asylum cases, VAWA, and U-Visa and T-Visa applications, with the care, dignity, and attention to detail your case deserves.
Who I See for In-Person Therapy
My office is in the Heights, and most of my in-person clients come from right here in the neighborhood, along with others from Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City and the rest of Hudson County. If you're further out and can't make it here, I also see clients virtually across New Jersey, New York, and Florida.
Meet Stephanie Arrington, LCSW
I’m a mom, a therapist, and I believe in the power of asking for help.
I'm Stephanie Arrington, LCSW — a licensed psychotherapist and perinatal mental health specialist with over 16 years of experience. I've walked parts of this road myself, and I bring both training and lived experience to the work.
Clients tell me they feel heard, guided, and never judged. That they can talk about the hard things like the rage, the intrusive thoughts, and the ways they're struggling without feeling like a bad person or a bad mom.
This is Deeper Than Talk Therapy
At Heights Psychotherapy, we work psychodynamically meaning we look at the bigger picture. Your past. Your attachment patterns. The stories you've been telling yourself for years. Your culture, your identity, and the unrealistic expectations you've internalized about what a good person looks like.
When you understand the why behind how you feel, things don't just get more manageable they actually change.
Whether You're Ready or Just Curious — Let's Talk.
You don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out. You just have to be willing to take one small step and you're already doing that.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you're going through, I'll answer any questions you have, and we'll figure out if we're a good fit to work together.