Kendra Haluska, Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist
Background...
Dr. Kendra Haluska obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, NY. She is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey (License #4903) and New York (License #017494). She has over 20 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings with a full range of populations, and age ranges. Her therapeutic approach is a combination of traditional insight-oriented psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral approaches. Dr. Haluska obtained additional training in Mind-Body techniques, such as guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation, to offer adjunctive therapies to patients struggling with anxiety, depression, and chronic pain/illness. She also incorporates the arts in her private practice, especially with children and teenagers, in order to help achieve a deeper sense of exploration and enhance identity development.
Throughout her career she envisioned, and has pursued with her private practice, combining her myriad of clinical skills into a generalized practice where she can focus on individualizing therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her expertise in understanding that each person is unique ensures that you will receive the most effective treatment to alleviate your distress, and to actualize your vision of a more peaceful, and rewarding life. Every individual's problems are unique, so your treatment should be as well.
Clinical Specialties...
*ADHD
* Autism/Asperger's Disorder
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Panic Disorder
* Relationship conflict
* Family Dysfunction
* Marital Discord
* Self-esteem and Identity struggles
* Teen and School problems
* Parenting Related Stress
* Chronic Pain and Illness
* Job Stress/Work Life Balance
* Stress Management
* Grief and Loss
* LGBTQI issues
* Professional identity issues
Subspecialties and Professional Interests...
Nutley NJ Wellness Challenge Sponsor - Dr. Haluska has been an active sponsor in the Nutley Wellness Challenge, providing stress management workshops and weight loss therapy groups.
Nutley Girls' Running Club...Girls Running Strong- Dr. Haluska began co-leading a running club for adolescent girls ages 8-15 with Loren McCreesh, Program and Events Coordinator in Nutley, providing a physical and emotional outlet for adolescent girls.
Carnegie Hall's Musical Connections Program - Dr. Haluska has co-led a songwriting workshop for chronically ill teens with Carnegie Hall musicians out of a NY based hospital. The 13-week workshop has been documented by Carnegie Hall and can be viewed in the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R3CRiADG-w
She has also been an invited guest speaker on the topic "Working With Troubled Youth" for professional development training of Carnegie Hall musicians, and as a presenter at the National Guild for Community Arts Education Conference, Boston, November 2011.
Spotlight NJ - News 12 - Dr. Haluska was interviewed along with colleagues Marleny Cruz, from Celestial Space Medi-Spa, and Dr. Leat Kuzniar, naturopathic doctor from Your Natural Path to Health Clinic, on their private practices and how their wellness services complement one another.