I graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University Psy.D. Program in School Psychology and completed my post-doctoral hours in Roseland, NJ at Applied Behavioral Health private practice . In addition, I received training at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Social Work – Institute for Families – as an Expert Witness in child custody. I also worked with the Bergen County Court System providing custody/parenting time evaluations. I taught Orientation to Psychological Testing and Developmental Psychology at the graduate level. I worked as a school psychologist and as Director of Special Services. As a school psychologist. I assessed students  for learning disabilities and other disabilities that impacted their learning. As Director of Special Services, I supervised school psychologists, learning disabilities teacher consultants, and social workers, providing guidance in special education law and learning strategies.  I have worked in private practice providing children, adolescents and adults with psychological care. In my practice, I apply a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy through a six module approach. These modules consist of: setting goals, identifying thought patterns, breaking negative thought patterns, time management, coping with fears and concerns, and longevity in change. My unique background as an educator and a therapist provides me with a deep understanding of the struggles that many children, adolescents  and adults experience in life and in the classroom. 

If you would like to contact me for an initial consultation, please email  me at drmatthelfant@gmail.com