Hi, I’m Moshe.

And I’m so glad you’re here.

Do you remember the joy of holding your newborn: the closeness, the love, the sense of meaning? Over time, that joy can give way to exhaustion, frustration, and even resentment toward the very child you once delighted in. Many parents find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, and wondering how things became so hard.

I know how draining it is when your home feels tense instead of peaceful. Change is possible.

Love matters – but parenting also requires coaching, insight, and practical skills. Parenting counseling and support for stress and anxiety are my primary areas of focus. I help parents and individuals move out of survival mode and back into calm, clarity, and connection.

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My mission.

I support parents in navigating the challenges of raising children: managing big emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and building confidence in their parenting. A key part of this work is I support parents in navigating the challenges of raising children: managing big emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and building confidence in their parenting. A key part of this work is Parent Effectiveness Training (PET), which helps parents shift from punishment, power, and authority struggles to mutual respect, collaboration, and understanding. Parents learn how to communicate effectively, solve problems together, and help their children tap into their own inner potential.

I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Using a blend of mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and polyvagal-informed techniques, I help clients respond skillfully to what happens in and around them, feel calmer, and build resilience.

Therapy isn’t about fixing you: it’s about giving you tools, perspective, and a safe space to explore life’s challenges. Together, we’ll identify patterns that no longer serve you and build healthier ways of coping. You don’t have to do this alone — support can help you restore calm, connection, and confidence in your life and parenting.

In addition to parenting counseling and stress/anxiety support, I work with clients on a variety of challenges that affect self-perception, relationships, and daily life:

Parenting counseling
Other specialties
My modalities

Parenting is perhaps the most rewarding – and most exhausting – role we will ever take on. Many parents feel stuck in a cycle of power struggles, yelling, constant discipline, or other complicated and uncomfortable issues.

Using Parenting Effectiveness Training (PET), I help parents move away from rewards and punishments and toward a relationship built on mutual respect and “no lose” conflict resolution. Together, we’ll work to foster your child’s responsibility and emotional intelligence while restoring peace to your household, so you can show up as the parent you want to be.

Self-Esteem and Personal Worth
Quiet your inner critic, build self-compassion, and strengthen confidence. I can help you recognize and use your own strengths and potential.

Anger Management
Explore underlying triggers and practice responding skillfully, so you can express yourself without harming relationships or your well-being.

Relationships and Communication
Navigate conflict, practice active listening, and create authentic connection with partners, family, or colleagues.

Conversation and Social Skills
Overcome social anxiety, improve conversational flow, and connect with others naturally and confidently.

Time Management and Focus
Develop strategies to prioritize, organize, and manage your energy. We’ll learn to respond effectively to daily demands while reducing stress.

Parent Effectiveness Training (PET)
A communication-based parenting approach that moves away from punishment, power struggles, and excessive authority, and toward mutual respect, collaboration, and understanding. Parents learn active listening, “I” messages, and no-lose problem solving, helping children tap into their own potential while strengthening the parent-child relationship.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Meditation, gentle movement, and focused breathing help you stay grounded in the present moment, break autopilot stress, reduce anxiety, and build emotional resilience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Explore the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, identify unhelpful patterns, and learn practical ways to respond differently. Highly effective for anxiety, depression, and daily stress.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Balances acceptance (validating who you are) with change (learning new skills). Gain tools for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Polyvagal Therapy (Nervous System Regulation)
Understand how your nervous system responds to stress (“fight, flight, or freeze”) and use techniques to return to a state of safety, calm, and social engagement. Particularly helpful for trauma healing and chronic tension management.

Getting started

Taking the first step toward support doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here’s how we get in touch:

Reach Out

Fill out the contact form here, send me a quick email, or text “hello.” No pressure: a simple message is enough.

The 15-Minute Chat

A brief, no-cost phone or video consultation. Share what’s going on and see if my style feels like a good fit.

Find a Path Forward

If it feels right, we’ll schedule your first full session. If not, I can help point you toward other resources or providers who may be a better match.

FAQs

Currently, I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions, so you can participate from home or office.

Initial sessions are 60 minutes, follow-ups 53 minutes. Scheduling can be weekly, bi-weekly, or as needed.

I accept the following insurances:

• Aetna
• Anthem EAP
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Blue Cross Blue Shield – Medicare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• Braven Health – Medicare
• Carelon Behavioral Health
• Centivo
• Cigna
• EAP:Cigna
• EAP:Evernorth
• GTEB
• Horizon
• Horizon – Medicare
• Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
• Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
• Oscar (Optum)
• Oxford (Optum)
• Quest Behavioral Health
• Tufts Health/Cigna
• United Healthcare (Optum)

Besides insurance, credit or cash rates are $175 for initial intake sessions and $150 for follow-up sessions.

The first session is just a conversation. We’ll talk about what brought you in, what you hope to address, and I’ll answer your questions. It’s low-pressure and exploratory.

A good fit means you feel safe, heard, respected, and confident that I have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to help you reach your goals. I recommend a 15-minute consultation first. If it’s not a match, I can connect you with another provider.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some clients benefit from a few months of focused work; others pursue longer-term support for deeper patterns. We’ll check in regularly to ensure your needs are met.

Talking is important, but sometimes words aren’t enough. I incorporate breathing exercises, mindfulness, and guided imagery to help your body feel safe and regulated in the moment: tools you can use outside of sessions, as well.

Yes, PET is effective for infants, toddlers, adolescents and even adult children. Its focus on communication and conflict resolution benefits families at every stage.

Licensing

New Jersey, USA
License: LPC #37PC01090900

Office Hours

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Mon – Thu
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mon – Thu
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fri

Phone

(908) 356-0338‬

Email

mwaxlpc@gmail.com

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