Compassionate, evidence-based support for childhood behavior and anxiety
— Helping families feel stronger, calmer, and more connected

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Offering in-person child & family services in Springfield, New Jersey.
Virtual services available in: NJ — NY — CT — FL

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My approach

Dr. Caroline Harvey takes a warm, collaborative approach to helping children and families navigate challenging behaviors and anxiety. She specializes in evidence-based treatments for ADHD, ODD, and childhood anxiety disorders and is passionate about supporting parents in building stronger relationships with their children while fostering resilience and emotional growth. She also partners closely with schools and other providers, and enjoys coaching educators and clinicians to create supportive environments where children can thrive.

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Challenges I work with

    • low frustration tolerance

    • frequent tantrums

    • defiant or oppositional behavior

    • difficulty following directions or rules

    • struggles with sustaining attention

    • excessive energy or impulsive behavior

    • excessive fears or constant worrying

    • avoiding people or uncomfortable situations

    • difficulty speaking in certain situations

    • difficulty separating from parent

    • obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors

    • phobias

    • difficulty managing everyday stress

    • mood swings

    • frequent sadness

    • trouble coping with transitions or new situations

    • withdrawal from loved ones or preferred activities

Services

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    Evaluation & Treatment Planning

    Comprehensive assessments to better understand your child’s needs and develop a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan tailored to your family’s goals.

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    Parent & Family Based Support

    Guidance and coaching for parents using evidence-based approaches to strengthen family dynamics, manage challenging behaviors, and build distress tolerance.
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    Therapy for Children & Teens

    Individual therapy for children and adolescents using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and counseling to help manage anxiety, build coping skills, and support emotional well-being.

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    School Consultation & Training

    Collaborative school support through teacher training, live coaching, and consultation to maintain consistent strategies and emotional support at home and in the classroom.
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My process

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    1. Complimentary Consultation (20 min)

    We’ll connect by phone to discuss your concerns, answer questions, and see if my services are a good fit for your family.

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    2. Parent Intake & Initial Sessions

    We start with a parent-only intake, followed by a family observation or child session as needed. This helps me get a full picture of your child’s needs and your family’s goals.

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    3. Personalized Treatment Plan

    I’ll share feedback and outline a tailored plan, including the recommended evidence-based approach that best supports your child and family.

Testimonials

  • "We are so grateful for the incredible experience we had with Dr. Harvey through PCIT. When we began, our 4-year-old was very defiant, and it was creating a stressful environment at home and at school/extra curricular activities. With Dr. Harvey’s guidance, we not only learned practical tools to manage difficult behaviors but also discovered new ways to strengthen our relationship with our child. The changes have been remarkable—our home is calmer, our child’s behavior at school has significantly improved, and the relationship with his younger sibling is so much more positive. What once felt overwhelming now feels manageable, and we feel more connected as a family. We truly cannot thank Dr. Harvey enough for the support, patience, and expertise that helped bring peace back into our household."

    — Parent of 4yo with oppositional, hyperactive, and impulsive behavior

  • "Dr. Harvey has been an incredible support for our daughter and our family. Our daughter struggles with ADHD and anxiety and Dr. Harvey provided exceptional care that was both professional and compassionate. She always looked forward to sessions with Dr. Harvey, who kept her engaged even after long school days. The SPACE parent training my husband and I completed was also invaluable in helping us better understand and support our daughter’s needs. We are deeply grateful for Dr. Harvey’s guidance during some very challenging times and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family. She is a gem. "

    — Parent received CBT and SPACE services for 8yo

  • "Dr. Harvey has been an incredible influence on our family and truly met us in a time of need. She spent the time needed to work with us, our son, and the results have been amazing. She also partnered with our school to help design in-classroom programs to support what we were doing at home. We even leveraged our learnings for our other children. It’s amazing when you find someone who has both the technical expertise and EQ to truly make an impact, and that’s what she’s done."

    — Parent received PCIT, CBT, and school consultation services for 7yo with anxiety

  • "We are very grateful for Dr. Harvey for the care our son received through the years. She was professional, kind, and very caring. From the very beginning, she made our son feel comfortable and safe, which is so important. She took the time to listen, offered thoughtful support, and really connected with him in a way that built trust. Her guidance has been encouraging, and I truly appreciate the way she supported not just our son, but our family as a whole. We would highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone compassionate, skilled, and genuinely dedicated to helping children."

    — Parent received PCIT-SM, PCIT, and school consultation services for 5yo with selective mutism

  • "PCIT training really helps! I highly recommend Dr. Harvey to help parents and children foster happier, kinder, and gentler experiences at home. Armed with skills taught, I feel more connected with my son."

    — Parent of 5yo with inattentive and impulsive behavior

  • "Dr. Harvey was a game changer. Our daughter was suffering with anxiety, school refusal, and OCD. Through weekly sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, our daughter was able to understand her issues, manage the symptoms and get her life back. Dr Harvey helped us through a very difficult period. We will be forever grateful."

    — Parent of 12yo with OCD, depression, and school refusal

  • "We came to Dr. Harvey after seeing several different therapists for our young daughter. Within a few sessions, they developed an immediate rapport. Using a wholistic, gentle approach, Dr. Harvey helped us see symptoms that for years had been masked for our daughter, eventually leading to a life changing ASD diagnosis. We cannot recommend Dr. Harvey highly enough!"

    — Parent of 10yo with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD

  • "Dr. Harvey supported my daughter during a very important stage in her life, and I am profoundly grateful for the care she provided. She approached every session with patience, compassion, and a deep understanding that helped my daughter feel truly seen and supported. Her thoughtful guidance not only helped my daughter navigate challenges in the moment, but also gave her tools and confidence that continue to benefit her today. As a parent, I felt reassured knowing that my daughter was in such capable and caring hands. Dr. Harvey’s dedication, warmth, and professionalism made a lasting difference for our family, and I will always carry deep appreciation for the positive impact she had on my daughter’s growth and well-being. I am certain that many others will be equally fortunate to benefit from her knowledge and care."

    — Parent received CBT and PCIT services for child with generalized and social anxiety

  • "We have worked with Dr. Harvey for years to help our child deal with her social anxiety and selective mutism issues. She has always been excellent as a counselor and a resource. She combines excellent knowledge and skill with great warmth and approachability."

    — Parent received PCIT-SM and school consultation services

  • "We did PCIT with Dr. Harvey and we found it incredibly useful. Dr. Harvey is extremely knowledgeable and equipped us with the best ways to nurture our son, which helped us so much. We would highly recommend her."

    — Parent received PCIT and school consultation services for 5yo with ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder

  • "Dr. Caroline treated our daughter for general/social anxiety for several years. As parents, we also participated in her SPACE program. She helped my daughter understand her feelings and possible triggers, and taught her how to process and move through them. With slow exposure, worksheets and weekly sessions, my daughter is now able to talk openly and at great lengths about her feelings and emotions. She uses coping skills during challenging situations and her frustration tolerance has improved greatly. She has overcome many of her fears and anxieties and if a new one pops up, she has the skills and training to work through them in a healthy manner. As parents working with Dr. Caroline, we were able to learn how to communicate with our daughter in a helpful way, recognize signs of distress and anxiety, and sit with her to process these big feelings and work through them together, on the same team. We have continued to use these skills to this day and recommend Dr. Caroline to anyone looking for help with their child. Dr. Caroline taught all of us lifesaving tools and techniques and I am forever grateful."

    — Parent received CBT & SPACE services for 6yo with anxiety

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