Dr. Yekaterina Chizhova, LCSW

Mrs. Katya Chizhova is a New Jersey and New York State licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in adults and children. Born and raised in Russia and educated in the United States, Mrs. Chizhova has a strong understanding of cultural diversity, immigration issues, and hard challenges of integrating into a new society. She has worked in a variety of settings dealing with child, adult and family issues, crisis intervention, loss and bereavement and geriatric help. Mrs. Chizhova has counseled people afflicted with temporary or permanent physical, neurological and mental disabilities, helping them through all phases from the coming to terms with their problem to making necessary and often difficult adjustments to the genuine acceptance of a new lifestyle. Mrs. Chizhova is an active member of ASPEN, a non-profit organization that provides education, support and advocacy for high-functioning autistic people. She is professionally and personally involved in …helping families raise children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum disorders. Herself a mother of such a child, Mrs. Chizhova can relate to the emotional, educational and social challenges of these children and their parents. As a clinician, Mrs. Chizhova seeks to help parents understand the unique needs of the ‘spectrum’ children and develop the therapy and support framework essential for healthy bonding with such children and helping them realize their full potential. Dr. Chizhova has recently organized a new support group – Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Mental and Developmental Disorders (ADHD, Bipolar, Autistic Spectrum, Obsessive Compulsive, Generalized Anxiety Disorders). Mrs. Chizhova strongly believes that people struggling with manifold stresses of modern life need to learn to pause and reflect, getting in touch with themselves and their life. For many, the first step is to call for an appointment with a therapist.