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
“

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

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