CBT Therapy in Rochelle Park, NJ
CBT Specialists provides evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy in Rochelle Park, NJ, for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, BFRBs, and other mental health concerns.
You may be reaching out because symptoms have begun interfering with school, work, relationships, or daily life. You may also have tried therapy before without experiencing the changes you hoped to see. Our doctoral-level psychologists have advanced training in CBT and experience helping people with complex, longstanding, and treatment-resistant concerns.
Treatment is structured and active, but it is not one-size-fits-all. We take time to understand your symptoms, goals, previous experiences, and the factors keeping you stuck. From there, we develop an individualized plan that gives you practical ways to move forward.
Specialized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Bergen County
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often viewed as the gold standard of mental health treatment and is based on the connection among your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Comprehensive CBT involves more than discussing what happened during your week or trying to “just be positive.” Depending on your needs, treatment may include:
A careful assessment of your symptoms and treatment history
Clear, practical, and collaborative goals
Psychoeducation that helps you understand what is happening
Readings and resources selected for your concerns
Skills practiced during and between sessions
Exposure or behavioral exercises when appropriate
Regular conversations about your progress
Adjustments to the treatment pace or strategy when needed
Some clients see our team after previously receiving therapy that was described as CBT but did not include a high level of structure, practice, or individualized case formulation.
We look closely at the deeper cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that addresses your particular needs and supports meaningful change.
Our psychologists provide therapy for a wide range of concerns. Treatment may draw from traditional CBT as well as specialized cognitive and behavioral approaches. We also work with autistic adolescents and adults from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, as well as people with ADHD and those experiencing tics.
What Conditions Can CBT Help With?
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety may appear as persistent worry, panic attacks, social fear, physical tension, or avoidance of situations that feel uncertain. CBT can help you understand the cycle of anxiety, evaluate unhelpful assumptions, and gradually approach situations you have been avoiding.
OCD
OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, intense doubt, repetitive behaviors, mental rituals, or avoidance. Our psychologists use specialized approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) to help clients find relief from obsessions and compulsions.
Depression
Depression can affect your energy, motivation, concentration, relationships, and sense of hope. CBT and behavioral activation can help you recognize patterns that deepen depression and take manageable steps toward activities, relationships, and goals that matter to you.
BFRBs
Hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are not simply bad habits or failures of willpower. Treatment may include Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment (ComB) to identify the factors connected with the behavior.
Trauma
Trauma can leave you feeling as though danger is still present even after the experience has ended. Depending on your needs, treatment may include Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Prolonged Exposure (PE), delivered within a supportive and structured environment.
Women’s Issues
Our team understands how emotional health can be affected by fertility treatment, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, relationships, caregiving, and other life experiences. Our treatment considers the full context of your life rather than isolating symptoms.
Meet The Board-Certified Psychologist Behind CBT Specialists
Our practice is led by highly trained clinical psychologists with advanced credentials in cognitive and behavioral therapy.
Dr. Julie DiMatteo
Ph.D., ABPP, PMH-C
Dr. Julie DiMatteo is board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. She also holds certification in perinatal mental health and has advanced experience treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, BFRBs, women’s mental health concerns, and autistic adolescents and adults. Dr. DiMatteo provides in-person therapy at our Rochelle Park office and telehealth sessions in New Jersey, New York, and participating PSYPACT states.
Dr. Cynthia Radnitz
Ph.D.
Dr. Cynthia Radnitz is a certified cognitive therapist through the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and has more than 30 years of experience practicing CBT. Before entering full-time private practice, she spent 30 years as a tenured clinical psychology faculty member teaching CBT-focused graduate courses, supervising doctoral students, and serving as Director of Clinical Training. Dr. Radnitz provides telehealth to clients in New Jersey and offers in-person care at our Ventura, CA office.
In-Person Therapy in Rochelle Park and Online Across NJ
To make an appointment, please contact us at:
CBT Specialists - New Jersey Office
340 W. Passaic Street,
Third Floor
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
(201) 844-9934
Our New Jersey office is located on the third floor of 340 W. Passaic Street in the heart of Bergen County. We are about half a mile from the Rochelle Park Free Public Library and a short drive from the Saddle River County Park.
We work with clients within Rochelle Park and Bergen County, including Paramus, Maywood, Saddle Brook, Lodi, and Fair Lawn, as well as those coming from Hackensack, Teaneck, Ridgewood, River Edge, and other North Jersey communities.
For clients who prefer to meet from home, telehealth is also available from our psychologists throughout New Jersey. Daytime and evening appointments are available both in-person and online.
Providers at CBT Specialists are members of the following professional organizations:
CBT Specialists is proud to be the North Jersey regional clinic with The National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC). Visit the NSAC homepage here for more information.
Other Helpful Mental Health Resources For Rochelle Park Residents
CBT Specialists is an outpatient practice and does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential crisis support, call or text 988.
Bergen County 262-HELP
Bergen County’s designated psychiatric emergency screening program provides 24-hour crisis evaluation and intervention. Call 201-262-HELP (4357) for assistance.New Jersey MentalHealthCares
This statewide information and referral service helps New Jersey residents find behavioral health services and additional levels of care.NAMI Greater Bergen
NAMI Greater Bergen provides mental health education, support programs, advocacy, and resources for Bergen County residents and their families.
Change is possible, and you do not have to navigate your concerns alone. Contact CBT Specialists at (201) 844-9934 or schedule a consultation to learn how thoughtful, evidence-based therapy can help you move forward.
Find Support That Fits Your Needs In Rochelle Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Offer In-Person Therapy in Rochelle Park?
Yes. Dr. Julie DiMatteo provides in-person sessions at our Rochelle Park office. We also offer secure telehealth appointments, depending on your location.
Do You Work With Clients Outside Rochelle Park?
Yes. Our Rochelle Park office serves clients throughout Bergen County and surrounding North Jersey communities, including Paramus, Hackensack, Maywood, Saddle Brook, Lodi, Fair Lawn, Teaneck, and Ridgewood. Telehealth is also available throughout New Jersey.
What Should I Expect From My First Session?
We’ll begin with a free phone consultation. You’ll be able to ask initial questions, briefly explain what you are experiencing, and determine whether we are a good fit for you.
After that, we’ll conduct an intake appointment that gives us more time to discuss your history, symptoms, previous treatment, and goals. When working with adolescents, we also balance the teenager’s privacy and independence with helpful parent involvement.
What If I Tried CBT Before and It Didn’t Help?
If you’ve tried therapy before, don’t give up. CBT may still be the best treatment for you. We will discuss what your previous treatment included, what felt useful, and what may have been missing. Our psychologists use individualized case formulation to identify the factors maintaining your symptoms and determine whether a different CBT strategy may be appropriate.
Do You Accept Insurance?
CBT Specialists is an out-of-network practice. We provide the documentation clients need to seek possible reimbursement from their insurance company. Coverage varies, so contact your insurer directly to ask about your out-of-network behavioral health benefits.
How Do I Get Started?
Begin by scheduling a free 15-minute phone consultation. We will briefly discuss your concerns, answer initial questions, and determine whether our services may be a good fit.