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Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates

Compassionate Therapy in Hackensack, NJ

Caring, confidential counseling for individuals, couples, teens, and families in the Hackensack and Paramus community. You don't have to face it alone.

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Compassionate Care
Fully Confidential
All Ages Welcome
Mental Health Services in Hackensack, NJ

How We Can Help

Personalized therapy for every stage of life — from children and teens to adults and couples. Serving Hackensack, Paramus, and the surrounding NJ communities with warmth, care, and professional expertise.

One-on-one therapy session in a welcoming office
Hackensack, NJ

Individual Psychotherapy

A safe, confidential space just for you. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, individual therapy in Hackensack, NJ helps you understand yourself more deeply and build the resilience to move forward.

  • Personalized, goal-focused treatment
  • Private and fully confidential
  • Flexible scheduling for busy adults
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Hackensack, NJ

Couples Counseling

Every relationship goes through difficult seasons. Our couples counseling in the Hackensack area helps partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and rediscover connection — in a caring, judgment-free environment.

  • Communication and conflict resolution
  • Rebuilding trust and intimacy
  • Supportive for all relationship types
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Hackensack, NJ

Teen Counseling

Adolescence can be overwhelming. Our teen counseling services in Hackensack, NJ offer teenagers a judgment-free space to explore their emotions, manage school and social pressures, and grow into their true selves.

  • Tailored for ages 12–17
  • Builds coping skills and self-esteem
  • Parent collaboration when appropriate
Supportive grief counseling session
Hackensack, NJ

Grief Counseling

Losing someone or something you love is one of life's most painful experiences. Our grief counseling provides compassionate support for those in the Hackensack and Paramus community who are navigating loss at their own pace.

  • Compassionate, non-judgmental support
  • All types of loss welcomed
  • At-your-own-pace healing
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Hackensack, NJ

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective, evidence-based approaches for anxiety, depression, OCD, and more. We offer CBT to clients in Hackensack, NJ, equipping you with practical tools to reframe negative patterns and reclaim your life.

  • Evidence-based, practical techniques
  • Effective for anxiety, depression & OCD
  • Skills you'll use for a lifetime

Not sure which service is right for you? Contact us and we'll help you find the right fit.

About Our Practice

Meet Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates

A dedicated team of local therapists committed to your well-being and growth — right here in the Hackensack and Paramus community.

A licensed therapist at Oreski Associates in their welcoming Paramus, NJ office

15+

Years Serving
Hackensack, NJ

A Trusted Hackensack, NJ Therapist

Dr. Stephen Oreski founded this practice with a simple but powerful belief: that every person deserves a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Based in Paramus and proudly serving Hackensack and the surrounding Bergen County communities, our practice has helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families navigate life's most challenging chapters.

Whether you're facing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck, our team of licensed NJ therapists offers evidence-based care — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individual psychotherapy, teen counseling, and couples counseling — tailored to your unique needs.

Seeking mental health services in Hackensack, NJ shouldn't feel overwhelming. We make it easy to take that first step in a warm, confidential environment where you are always welcomed, never judged.

Confidential & Safe

Everything shared in our sessions stays private. We uphold the highest ethical standards so you can speak freely.

Compassionate Care

We meet you exactly where you are — without judgment, with genuine warmth, and with patience.

Licensed Professionals

Dr. Oreski and our associates are fully licensed NJ therapists with advanced clinical training and years of experience.

Serving Our Community

Proud to serve individuals, couples, teens, and families in Hackensack, Paramus, and the greater Bergen County area.

Hackensack, NJ & Paramus, NJ

Rooted in the Hackensack Community

Located steps from the Hackensack River Pathway, we're proud to serve families and individuals across Hackensack, Paramus, and the surrounding area. When you're ready to talk, your local therapist is here.

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Steps from the Hackensack River Pathway

Our office is conveniently located near the peaceful Hackensack River Pathway — a gentle reminder that healing and calm are always close by for our neighbors in Hackensack and Paramus, NJ.

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Proudly Serving Hackensack & Surrounding Communities

For years, we've been honored to walk alongside residents of Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, Bergenfield, and the wider Bergen County area — offering confidential, compassionate mental health support right in your neighborhood.

Why Hackensack Families Trust Us

Licensed NJ Therapists

All clinicians fully licensed in the State of New Jersey

Bergen County Roots

Deeply committed to the Hackensack & Paramus communities

Confidential & Judgment-Free

Your privacy and comfort are always our first priority

Accessible Location

15 Farview Terrace, Suite 1, Paramus, NJ 07652

Whether you're walking the Hackensack River Pathway looking for clarity, or you're a Paramus family navigating a difficult season — our doors are open. Therapy in Hackensack, NJ has never been more accessible or more compassionate. You don't have to face it alone.

Serving Hackensack, NJ & Paramus, NJ

What Our Clients Say

Every journey is unique. These are the real words of people from the Hackensack community who took a courageous first step toward healing and growth. Names have been shortened to protect confidentiality.

Coming to Dr. Oreski's practice was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was nervous at first — I'd never talked to a therapist before — but from the very first session, I felt genuinely heard and safe. The compassionate approach helped me work through anxiety I'd carried for years. I'm so grateful this practice is right here in our community.
Maria, a therapy client in Hackensack, NJ

Maria T.

Hackensack, NJ

Individual Psychotherapy

My spouse and I were at a really difficult point in our marriage when we reached out. The couples counseling sessions gave us tools and language we never had before. Our therapist never took sides — just helped us truly understand each other. We leave every session feeling closer. We can't recommend this Hackensack-area practice enough.
David, a couples counseling client in Paramus, NJ

David & Priya R.

Paramus, NJ

Couples Counseling

After losing my mother, I didn't know how to keep going. A friend in Hackensack referred me here, and it changed everything. The grief counseling sessions were a quiet, caring space where I could finally breathe. I never felt rushed or judged. The warmth and professionalism here are unlike anything I've experienced — I feel so supported.
Sandra, a grief counseling client in Hackensack, NJ

Sandra L.

Hackensack, NJ

Grief Counseling

Client confidentiality is a cornerstone of our Hackensack, NJ therapy practice. All testimonials are shared with permission, and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.

Serving Hackensack, NJ & Surrounding Communities

We’re Here When You’re Ready

Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage. Our welcoming practice in Paramus is just a short drive from Hackensack and the surrounding NJ communities — and our team is ready to support you.

Our Location

15 Farview Terrace, Suite 1
Paramus, NJ 07652

Conveniently located for residents of Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, and the greater Bergen County area.

Get Directions

Call to Schedule

(551) 579-4441

Speak directly with our friendly staff — no automated systems. We’ll help match you with the right therapist for your needs.

Office Hours

Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed
Call (551) 579-4441 Now

Proudly serving Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, Englewood & Bergen County, NJ. All sessions are strictly confidential.

Hackensack, NJ therapist — Licensed professionals in Bergen County offering mental health services in a safe, judgment-free environment.

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Serving Hackensack, NJ & Surrounding Communities

Take the First Step Today

Reach out to our Hackensack-area practice — we're ready to help you find your path forward. Compassionate, confidential therapy for individuals, couples, and teens in Paramus & the surrounding area.

There's no pressure, no judgment — just a caring team ready to listen whenever you're ready.

🔒Confidential & Private
Licensed NJ Therapists
📍Hackensack, NJ Area