Child, Adolescent
Adult & Couples
Therapy
Meet Mia Tanya Kellam
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have conducted therapy in both English and Spanish for over 20 years. I received my BA in Psychology from Boston College and both my MA and EDS in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University. I provide individual, family and couples therapy to those who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and relational conflict. I take pride in providing a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment where patients can explore feelings, eliminate dysfunctional patterns and develop new life skills that can lead to a life filled with more honesty, peace and joy.
My Approach to Counseling
My integrative approach to therapy treats the root of your issues, not just the presenting symptoms. This ultimately leads to more lasting, positive changes. I use proven therapy techniques to help patients develop coping skills and life strategies to improve their cognitive and relational patterns. I utilize psychodynamic, relational, cognitive and behavioral techniques, as well as, meditation and deep relaxation to help patients improve their overall quality of life. This can lead to a deeper mind-body-spiritual connection, and ultimately help you to function with more stability.
In conjunction with therapy, acute symptoms can often be helped with preventive more natural remedies to provide relief. Referral and collaboration with Integrative Medical Doctors coupled with counseling can lead to more holistic and lasting life changes. Pharmaceutical therapy is sometimes needed to treat symptoms, and can be provided by a psychiatrist or neurologist upon referral.
If you have a marital conflict, are a parent with a child or adolescent who is struggling, I welcome you to contact me for help.
Therapy for Children and Adolescents
If your child or adolescent is experiencing very difficult challenges, seeking professional help can be life changing for the entire family.
The focus of therapy is to identify an accurate diagnosis and understanding of the behavioral, social, emotional academic and/or developmental issues. An emphasis on family therapy and parenting sessions is an integral approach to helping the entire family system function with more success and stability.
The goal of therapy is to use proven techniques to empower each individual to develop a healthy sense of self, while also improving family relational patterns.
Academic Success
I am experienced in working with both private and public schools in the surrounding area. I have developed a strong rapport with local school administrators and counselors, and an intimate understanding of the social dynamics, resources and curriculum at each individual school.
This allows me to successfully worked with schools and teachers to provide individual interventions and consultation to improve a student's academic and emotional success in the classroom.
If your student has an IEP, 504 Plan or is struggling in the classroom and may need accommodations, an outside professional evaluation can be crucial to their success. I can provide psychological and ADHD diagnostics and make IEP or 504 evaluation requests to your child's school and/or referral for academic testing.
If your high school student is beginning the College exploration and application process, it can be quite overwhelming for the whole family. In order to reduce stress and maximize success, I can help guide you and your student to navigate the entire College planning and application process.
Adult and Couples Therapy
A holistic approach to therapy delves into the mind, body, and spirit of the patient. I employ this approach to help individuals who are experiencing life struggles, which may include symptoms of:
- Depression
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Stress
- Current/Past Trauma
- Relational Conflict
I utilize proven therapy techniques to empower individuals and couples to gain control of their lives and improve communication and relational patterns. The ultimate goal of therapy is to develop coping strategies in order to experience peace, stability and joy in all areas of your life and aspects of your relationships.
Bilingual Spanish Services
When working with youth and families of latino descent, I employ multicultural sensitive therapy techniques, in order to establish communication and a therapeutic relationship with you. I provide, individual, couples and family therapy in both English and Spanish languages.
I am available to work with English as a Second Language (ESL) students and their families. My mission in providing therapy services is to address acculturation issues by helping people bridge the cultural gap that may be causing symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and relational conflicts.
Si usted o su hijo esta sufriendo de depresión, ansiedad o problemas sociales or académicos, o si usted tiene problemas matrimoniales, por favor, llámeme para hacer una cita de consejería.