Ratna Joshi-Nelson – LSW
Ratna Joshi-Nelson
Location: In Person Sessions in Hackensack NJ, Virtual Appointments in NJ
Credentials: LSW
License: 44SL07223300
Type Of Services: 1 on 1 Therapy, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Teen Therapy, Kid Therapy
Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Please note, choosing a day/time is a request and not a confirmation of appointment. Once you choose a date, you’ll be contacted with the next steps and paperwork to fill out. Once that’s completed, you’ll have an official appointment scheduled.
Age Groups Served
- Kids (5-12)
- Teens (13-18)
- Adults (19+)
Areas of Focus:
- Abuse
- ADD & ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Cultural Experiences
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Issues
- Financial Stress
- Food and Weight Struggles
- Friendships
- Grief
- Moving Transitions
- OCD
- Parenthood
- PTSD
- Relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma
- Veterans
- Women’s Health
- Work Issues
Treatment Approaches:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Executive Function Coaching
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family and Marital Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Holistic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Based Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Person Centered Therapy (PCT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strengths Based
- Stress Management Skills
- Structural Family Therapy (SFT)
- Supportive Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care Therapy
Accepted Insurance: See full list here
I am a Licensed Social Worker with nearly two decades of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in both clinical and community-based settings. Since 2007, I have supported families through a wide range of challenges, including emotional and behavioral dysregulation, family conflict, transitions, and complex mental health needs.
My clinical interests include emotional dysregulation, anxiety, family conflict, parenting support, and trauma-informed care. I have been recognized for research in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which strengthens my focus on understanding how early life stress impacts behavior, relationships, and long-term well-being. I specialize in helping families build practical strategies to improve communication, reduce escalation, and create stability within the home.
My philosophy is that therapy should be both compassionate and goal-directed. I believe meaningful change happens when clients are given tools they can apply immediately, while also receiving consistent support to build insight, confidence, and healthier patterns over time.