Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Pompton Plains, NJ
Dr. Peter Berzins | Mental Health Counselor / Therapist photo
Dr. Peter Berzins, Ph.D
Dr. Peter Berzins
Dr. Brittany Ryan-Berzins
498 Newark Pompton Turnpike
Dr. Peter Berzins is a licensed clinical psychologist (# 4806) in NJ and NY. He specializes in individual psychotherapy with adolescents and young adults, as well as marriage counseling with couples. He is an expert in treating depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Dr. Berzins has an extraordinary ability to connect with pre-teens and teenagers, even those who are resistant to engaging in therapy. Beyond that, he has extensive experience providing therapy to college students and helping them transition into young adulthood. Dr. Berzins provides a uniquely non-judgmental environment in which clients feel free to express themselves and explore their conflicts, while creating real change. Dr. Berzins has over fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

Dr. Brittany Ryan-Berzins is a licensed clinical psychologist (# 4961) in NJ. She specializes in individual therapy with women, adolescent girls, and preschoolers. She treats depression, anxiety, and stress specifically associated with transitions for women and girls. She has conducted research on cutting and other self-injurious behavior and treats adolescents who resort to self-injury to cope with their feelings. Dr. Ryan-Berzins has extensive experience helping girls develop healthy self-esteem and a positive self-image. She has vast experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma (neglect, abuse, violence, or victimization) and the impact that it has on individuals' relationships.She creates a warm, especially accepting environment where people feel free to explore their conflicts as well as hopes for the future . Dr. Ryan-Berzins is genuinely interested in what makes you who you are and how you can flourish in a world with increasing demands.
Licenses/Certifications
 Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
License Info
doctor
Education
Masters Degree- Columbia University
Doctorate Degree- Fordham University
Bio
Dr. Berzins received his Masters Degree from Columbia University. He earned his Doctorate Degree from Fordham University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. His dissertation investigated the relationship between therapeutic alliance with adolescents and their outcome in therapy. Additionally, he was awarded a NYU fellowship in psychoanalytic treatment of children and adults. Dr. Berzins completed his APA accredited internship at the Drew University counseling center and Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital. Given his research on therapeutic alliance, he believes there should be an emphasis on developing a trusting relationship or alliance with your psychologist to maximize gains in therapy.
Memberships:
APA
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, credit card
Hours
9-8
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Adolescents
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Children's Counseling
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Eating Disorders
 Gifted / Talented Issues
 Grief and Loss
 Life and Wellness Coaching
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Men's Issues
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Online / Teletherapy
 Play Therapy
 Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Premarital Counseling
 Psychoanalysis
 Relationship Issues
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Women's Issues
 Work and Career Issues
Nearby Cities
  Therapist Allendale   Therapist Bloomingdale   Therapist Boonton   Therapist Butler   Therapist Caldwell   Therapist Cedar Grove   Therapist Clifton   Therapist Essex Fells   Therapist Fair Lawn   Therapist Fairfield   Therapist Franklin Lakes   Therapist Glen Rock   Therapist Haledon   Therapist Haskell   Therapist Hawthorne   Therapist Lake Hiawatha   Therapist Lincoln Park   Therapist Little Falls   Therapist Midland Park   Therapist Montclair   Therapist Montville   Therapist Mountain Lakes   Therapist Newfoundland   Therapist Oakland   Therapist Parsippany   Therapist Paterson   Therapist Pequannock   Therapist Pine Brook   Therapist Pompton Lakes   Therapist Ridgewood   Therapist Ringwood   Therapist Riverdale   Therapist Totowa   Therapist Towaco   Therapist Verona   Therapist Waldwick   Therapist Wanaque   Therapist Wayne   Therapist West Milford   Therapist Wyckoff
Report a concern
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy | Help | Contact | About
©2025 TherapyNext.com