To Parents:  When you come on board at Child Play Therapy with a Family Connection, you are part of a select group. We are not just your child’s therapists, we are also your resource and supportive consultants.  Here you get a full package of help, treatment, ideas and support. 

Arlene has a post graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University, a graduate degree in Counseling and Personnel Services from NJ State University (Trenton), and a bachelor’s degree in Education from Rutgers University.  Arlene completed training at the Institute for Life Coaches.  She is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, a member of the Association for Play Therapy, and a member of Coachville, a professional organization for life coaches. 

Michelle has a master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, is a NJ. licensed Social Worker, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Thomas Edison State College. She is a member of the National Association of Social Work and the Association of Play Therapy She has participated in special training in Play Therapy. Michelle has an extensive background in substance abuse treatment. She was a founder and past director of “What’s Up” Youth Center, a program for challenging adolescents in Piscataway Township. She provides play therapy for young children 3 -12, individual counseling for teens and adults as well as parent coaching.

While specializing in therapy for young children, our practice connects well with teenagers. Through the use of therapeutic and experiential activities, we help adolescents overcome obstacles and gain closure on traumatic events. Unique attention is given to the resistant adolescent.