Bergen County, NJ · In-Person & Virtual

Rise Above Anxiety,
Perform at Your Best

Trauma-informed therapy for peak performers, parents, and families. CBT, EMDR & educational consulting — all in one place.

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SOAR Therapy — Nan Kurz, PhD, LPC
Ridgewood, NJ EMDR PhD, LPC
PhD in Education
Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDR
25+ Years Experience
Bergen County, NJ
Who I Help

You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone

Whether you're a high achiever, a parent, or both — SOAR meets you where you are.

Peak Performers
Athletes, musicians, scholars, and executives overcoming performance anxiety, the yips, and burnout.
EMDR
Parents
Parents of kids with ADHD, autism, learning differences — gain clarity, tools, and reduce daily stress.
CBT
Students & Families
IEP/504 navigation, school advocacy, and managing anxiety around academic pressure.
Educational
High-Achieving Adults
Anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional challenges that interfere with professional and personal life.
Trauma Recovery
Processing past experiences that hold you back using evidence-based EMDR and CBT approaches.
EMDR
Neurodivergent Individuals
ADHD, autism spectrum, and learning differences — strengths-based support and school system guidance.
Services

How We Work Together

Evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific goals.

Individual Therapy
Individual
Individual Therapy
For adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and performance challenges.
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SOAR Parent Clarity Model
Group Program
SOAR Parent Clarity Model
6-week program to stabilize, observe, align, and rebuild your parenting confidence.
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EMDR Peak Performance
Performance
EMDR for Peak Performance
Release mental blocks, sharpen focus, and eliminate the anxiety that holds you back from your best.
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Client Stories

What Clients Say

“

Therapy with Nan has been life-changing. I tell my friends that everyone needs a Nan in their life. She changed my perspective in a way I never thought possible.

— Individual Therapy Client
“

Nan helped me turn years of negative self-talk into believing, pushing, and celebrating myself. She is always researching and learning, then sharing her knowledge.

— Peak Performance Client
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Counseling allowed me to have a safe place to talk about my struggles while learning real strategies to work on overcoming my anxiety.

— Parent Therapy Client
Common Questions

FAQs

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process traumatic or distressing memories. During sessions, guided eye movements or tapping help your brain reprocess stuck memories, reducing their emotional charge. It's particularly effective for anxiety, performance blocks, and trauma — often producing results faster than traditional talk therapy alone.
Yes. We offer both in-person sessions at our Ridgewood, NJ office and secure virtual sessions via telehealth. Many clients use a combination of both, depending on their schedule and preferences. Virtual sessions are available for all New Jersey residents.
The SOAR Parent Clarity Model is a structured 6-week program designed for parents of children with ADHD, autism, learning differences, or behavioral challenges. SOAR stands for Stabilize, Observe, Align, and Rebuild. Each phase gives you concrete tools to reduce daily stress, understand your child's needs, align with their school, and rebuild confidence in your parenting.

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Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if SOAR Therapy is the right fit for you.

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Office
169 Dayton St, Suite 7
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Text
(201) 458-0850 — Text Message Preferred
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