Crystal Zelman, LCSW, CCLS, RPT-S
Crystal Zelman (she/her), owner and primary clinician for Morris County Play Therapy, is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS). Crystal graduated with her Masters in Social Work (MSW) in 2007.
Crystal combines her experience, training, intuition, & client goals to create a tailored approach for each individual, working genuinely and collaboratively with clients to lead and guide their work together. Crystal utilizes a variety of playful healing modalities in her work with children & adults, such as play therapy, therapeutic art, sandtray therapy, EMDR, pet therapy, and traditional talk therapy.
Crystal is an EMDR Certified Therapist, utilizing EMDR with adults and children, as well as offering play-based EMDR for children, drawing from over 50 additional training hours in playful EMDR (post basic training) as well as direct experience utilizing EMDR with children & families.
Crystal has extensive experience supporting: children and young adults who are coping with their own (or a family member's) medical diagnosis/illness; those grieving the loss of a loved one; and individuals experiencing anxiety.
Crystal facilitates workshops for professionals through both in-person & virtual continuing education opportunities. She also enjoys providing case consultation to other social workers working towards their play therapy (RPT) certification.
Crystal taught as a Part-Time Lecturer at Rutgers University, teaching clinical social work classes to masters level students from 2015-2023 & currently presents for the Rutgers School of Social Work CE Program. Crystal previously worked in Early Intervention, supporting children ages birth to 3 with developmental delays & their families for 10+ years. She also worked for 9+ years with children who had a parent or other family member with cancer, supporting children's inner resilience & coping.
Contact Information: [email protected] or (862) 242-0559
Crystal Zelman (she/her), owner and primary clinician for Morris County Play Therapy, is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS). Crystal graduated with her Masters in Social Work (MSW) in 2007.
Crystal combines her experience, training, intuition, & client goals to create a tailored approach for each individual, working genuinely and collaboratively with clients to lead and guide their work together. Crystal utilizes a variety of playful healing modalities in her work with children & adults, such as play therapy, therapeutic art, sandtray therapy, EMDR, pet therapy, and traditional talk therapy.
Crystal is an EMDR Certified Therapist, utilizing EMDR with adults and children, as well as offering play-based EMDR for children, drawing from over 50 additional training hours in playful EMDR (post basic training) as well as direct experience utilizing EMDR with children & families.
Crystal has extensive experience supporting: children and young adults who are coping with their own (or a family member's) medical diagnosis/illness; those grieving the loss of a loved one; and individuals experiencing anxiety.
Crystal facilitates workshops for professionals through both in-person & virtual continuing education opportunities. She also enjoys providing case consultation to other social workers working towards their play therapy (RPT) certification.
Crystal taught as a Part-Time Lecturer at Rutgers University, teaching clinical social work classes to masters level students from 2015-2023 & currently presents for the Rutgers School of Social Work CE Program. Crystal previously worked in Early Intervention, supporting children ages birth to 3 with developmental delays & their families for 10+ years. She also worked for 9+ years with children who had a parent or other family member with cancer, supporting children's inner resilience & coping.
Contact Information: [email protected] or (862) 242-0559
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Olivia Rivera, LCSW
Olivia Rivera (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and clinician at Morris County Play Therapy. Olivia works with children, adolescents, and families by meeting them where they are in life and utilizing various therapeutic interventions to meet their unique needs and goals. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social work with a minor in Psychology at Messiah University
and her Master’s degree in Social work at Rutgers University with areas of emphases in mental and behavioral health as well as children, youth, and families. Since earning her MSW, Olivia has worked with children ages 4-18 and their families to serve and support them while dealing with various challenges and life stressors.
Olivia is passionate about giving children and adolescents a space to be heard and understood, and understands that at any stage in their lives there are different challenges and opportunities for learning, growth, and goal achievement. She believes that mental health is just as important as physical health and that children and adolescents deserve the time and space to work through challenging thoughts, emotions, and situations. Olivia has experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with: symptoms of impulsivity/inattention; challenges connecting with others in positive ways; learning disabilities; anxiety; and depression. Olivia understands and feels passionate about the vital importance that families play in being part of the therapeutic process to help their child or adolescent.
Olivia utilizes the following therapeutic styles when supporting children & families: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Grounding, Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy as she supports children and adolescents in working through challenging thoughts and big feelings, promoting positive changes, and shifting to more helpful perspectives.
Prospective clients: please call our main number: (862) 242-0559 to inquire about Olivia's availability.
Olivia Rivera (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and clinician at Morris County Play Therapy. Olivia works with children, adolescents, and families by meeting them where they are in life and utilizing various therapeutic interventions to meet their unique needs and goals. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social work with a minor in Psychology at Messiah University
and her Master’s degree in Social work at Rutgers University with areas of emphases in mental and behavioral health as well as children, youth, and families. Since earning her MSW, Olivia has worked with children ages 4-18 and their families to serve and support them while dealing with various challenges and life stressors.
Olivia is passionate about giving children and adolescents a space to be heard and understood, and understands that at any stage in their lives there are different challenges and opportunities for learning, growth, and goal achievement. She believes that mental health is just as important as physical health and that children and adolescents deserve the time and space to work through challenging thoughts, emotions, and situations. Olivia has experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with: symptoms of impulsivity/inattention; challenges connecting with others in positive ways; learning disabilities; anxiety; and depression. Olivia understands and feels passionate about the vital importance that families play in being part of the therapeutic process to help their child or adolescent.
Olivia utilizes the following therapeutic styles when supporting children & families: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Grounding, Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy as she supports children and adolescents in working through challenging thoughts and big feelings, promoting positive changes, and shifting to more helpful perspectives.
Prospective clients: please call our main number: (862) 242-0559 to inquire about Olivia's availability.
Gabriella Campana, LCSW, CSSW
Gabriella Campana (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, and clinician at Morris County Play Therapy. Gabriella works with children, adolescents, young adults and families utilizing clinical methods tailored to meet their individual needs. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies, at the University of Delaware. Gabriella earned her Master’s degree in Social Work at Columbia University’s School of Social Work.
Gabriella previously worked as a full-time School Social Worker for over 7 years, which helped flourish her passion for helping children and families navigate their school environment, advocating to appropriately meet students’ needs, and coaching parents in working together with their school district. At Morris County Play Therapy, Gabriella currently offers educational consultations for families interested in learning more about ways they can work together with their school district to support their child's needs.
Gabriella has worked for many years supporting individuals with anxiety, or anxiety related symptoms. Gabriella utilizes play-based cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and strength-based techniques, while working in collaboration with clients (and/or families) as they learn to understand, navigate, and manage their anxiety in ways that work best for them.
Prospective clients: please call our main number: (862) 242-0559 to inquire about Gabriella's availability.
Gabriella Campana (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, and clinician at Morris County Play Therapy. Gabriella works with children, adolescents, young adults and families utilizing clinical methods tailored to meet their individual needs. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies, at the University of Delaware. Gabriella earned her Master’s degree in Social Work at Columbia University’s School of Social Work.
Gabriella previously worked as a full-time School Social Worker for over 7 years, which helped flourish her passion for helping children and families navigate their school environment, advocating to appropriately meet students’ needs, and coaching parents in working together with their school district. At Morris County Play Therapy, Gabriella currently offers educational consultations for families interested in learning more about ways they can work together with their school district to support their child's needs.
Gabriella has worked for many years supporting individuals with anxiety, or anxiety related symptoms. Gabriella utilizes play-based cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and strength-based techniques, while working in collaboration with clients (and/or families) as they learn to understand, navigate, and manage their anxiety in ways that work best for them.
Prospective clients: please call our main number: (862) 242-0559 to inquire about Gabriella's availability.
Natalia Olarte, LCSW, RPT
Natalia Olarte (she/her) is a Bi-lingual, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapy, and clinician at Morris County Play Therapy. Natalia works with children, adolescents, and families applying a variety of clinical interventions to help them meet their goals. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Social Work at the University of Saint Elizabeth and earned her Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University’s School of Social Work. She has been supporting children, adolescents, and families for over a decade in various settings, since graduating with her MSW. Currently, Natalia is pursuing her RPT (Registered Play Therapist) credentialing.
Natalia believes the most important and healing aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship that is built between client and therapist.
Natalia has a passion and background for working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Natalia focuses on educating, supporting, and using therapeutic techniques to help children and their families recover after a traumatic experience. Natalia also has many years of experience working with individuals with anxiety and depression. Natalia is Certified in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). She also uses behavioral activation, stress management, and strength-based interventions, as well as working with caregivers and/or important others to collaborate for the needs of each client.
In Natalia's work with younger children, she uses child-centered approaches in the playroom to help and support children as they work through feelings, behaviors, and situations. Natalia also has training & experience applying Synergetic Play Therapy, harnessing the regulating effects of the nervous system through breath-work & other calming strategies.
Prospective clients: please call our main number: (862) 242-0559 to inquire about Natalia's availability.
Natalia Olarte (she/her) is a Bi-lingual, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapy, and clinician at Morris County Play Therapy. Natalia works with children, adolescents, and families applying a variety of clinical interventions to help them meet their goals. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Social Work at the University of Saint Elizabeth and earned her Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University’s School of Social Work. She has been supporting children, adolescents, and families for over a decade in various settings, since graduating with her MSW. Currently, Natalia is pursuing her RPT (Registered Play Therapist) credentialing.
Natalia believes the most important and healing aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship that is built between client and therapist.
Natalia has a passion and background for working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Natalia focuses on educating, supporting, and using therapeutic techniques to help children and their families recover after a traumatic experience. Natalia also has many years of experience working with individuals with anxiety and depression. Natalia is Certified in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). She also uses behavioral activation, stress management, and strength-based interventions, as well as working with caregivers and/or important others to collaborate for the needs of each client.
In Natalia's work with younger children, she uses child-centered approaches in the playroom to help and support children as they work through feelings, behaviors, and situations. Natalia also has training & experience applying Synergetic Play Therapy, harnessing the regulating effects of the nervous system through breath-work & other calming strategies.
Prospective clients: please call our main number: (862) 242-0559 to inquire about Natalia's availability.
Louann (TingHsuan) Liu, LPC, ATR-BC, LAAT
Louann (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist, and Licensed Associate Art Therapist with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across community, school-based, hospital, and telehealth settings. She earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Caldwell University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology.
Louann is deeply passionate about helping individuals discover their inner strengths, build resilience, and feel empowered in their healing journey. She believes that every person deserves a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where they can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful therapeutic relationships can foster growth, self-acceptance, and lasting change.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and developmentally attuned. She integrates person-centered therapy with evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), while also encouraging authentic and spontaneous emotional expression through creativity and play. Louann especially values the healing power of art-making and expressive interventions in helping clients communicate feelings that may be difficult to put into words.
Louann is fluent in both Mandarin and English. Louann strives to create engaging and inclusive therapeutic spaces where clients of all ages can explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of hope, creativity, and self-worth.
Prospective clients: please call our main number: (862) 242-0559 to inquire about Louann's availability.
Louann (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist, and Licensed Associate Art Therapist with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across community, school-based, hospital, and telehealth settings. She earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Caldwell University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology.
Louann is deeply passionate about helping individuals discover their inner strengths, build resilience, and feel empowered in their healing journey. She believes that every person deserves a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where they can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful therapeutic relationships can foster growth, self-acceptance, and lasting change.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and developmentally attuned. She integrates person-centered therapy with evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), while also encouraging authentic and spontaneous emotional expression through creativity and play. Louann especially values the healing power of art-making and expressive interventions in helping clients communicate feelings that may be difficult to put into words.
Louann is fluent in both Mandarin and English. Louann strives to create engaging and inclusive therapeutic spaces where clients of all ages can explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of hope, creativity, and self-worth.
Prospective clients: please call our main number: (862) 242-0559 to inquire about Louann's availability.