Description
My name is Janine Caamano and I am a bilingual (English & Spanish) child psychotherapist in Basking Ridge, NJ. I specialize in working with children ages 3-10 who suffer from anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. The treatment modalities that I use include: Play Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, AutPlay Therapy, and Child Parent Relationship Therapy. I work with children who are overly sensitive and have constant meltdowns. I provide children with a safe place to work through their emotions and help them heal and grow. Through the powers of play, I provide children with the tools to express their feelings, communicate effectively, problem solve, feel confident, and develop strong healthy relationships with others. I use play therapy techniques to engage children in session as play is their natural language. In the playroom, I provide children with a safe, comfortable environment as well as genuine care which helps children heal. Children are often criticized for their mistakes and struggles and are not recognized for their efforts. I will help your child believe in themselves and help identify the strengths that they possess. Children have the right to feel respected, be seen, and be heard. Through play, I give children a voice. I work on increasing your child’s confidence so that they can achieve their full potential. I utilize creativity in my sessions in order to keep the child engaged and to make our sessions fun and enjoyable so that the child is able to learn and grow. I believe every child has the right to experience happiness every day. Laughter is extremely important, and I make sure children laugh in my sessions in order to decrease any anxiety that they may experience. As the saying goes, “Laughter is the best medicine.” I help families increase communication and strengthen their bond. I work with parents on ensuring their child’s needs are being met and that they feel loved. I teach parents how to create a therapeutic envir
