Nan Kurz
PhD, LPC
Anxiety
EMDR
CBT
IEP / 504
Peak Performance
Neurodiversity
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Clinical Expertise Meets Real-World Understanding
I'm a licensed professional counselor with a PhD in Education — which means I don't just understand clinical approaches, I understand the school systems, the IEP meetings, the academic pressure, and the real life that clients are living every day.
Over 25 years, I've worked with athletes overcoming the yips, parents navigating their child's neurodiversity, and high achievers who've hit an invisible ceiling. My approach blends evidence-based methods — CBT, EMDR, performance enhancement strategies — with genuine warmth and practical tools you can actually use.
What Makes My Approach Different
- 25 years in education + PhD — I know the school system from the inside
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — clinical depth and rigor
- Parent of middle & high school kids — I get it personally
- EMDR certified — for trauma, performance anxiety, and peak performance
- Dual clinical + educational lens — unique in Bergen County
Whether you're an athlete trying to get back in the zone, a parent at your breaking point, or an adult who's been carrying something heavy for too long — SOAR is a place to rise.
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