Nechama Tropper, LCSW

The curious paradox is when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.

Nechama Tropper, LCSW's style

Why Nechama Tropper, LCSW chose to be in the helping profession

I chose a career in the helping profession because I genuinely wanted to use my skills to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. During my years as an adolescent mentor, I saw again and again how much teens long to feel truly seen and understood. It became clear that there was a real need for therapists who could connect with teenagers in a way that felt natural and validating. That experience shaped the way I show up today, with a commitment to meeting young people exactly where they are.

I’m passionate about helping teens and young adults build the tools they need early in life so they can grow with confidence and resilience. It is deeply fulfilling to walk alongside them as they navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and start to feel more grounded in who they are. I also value supporting parents as they try to better understand their children and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface. Strengthening family relationships and helping everyone work together as a whole is a central part of my work, and something I believe makes a lasting impact.

Nechama Tropper, LCSW's approach

My approach to therapy is grounded in the principles of DBT, which means I focus on balancing compassion with growth. I work hard to meet clients exactly where they are so they can sit with their emotions, feel understood, and experience genuine validation. At the same time, I help them move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I also bring a trauma-informed lens to everything I do, drawing on the Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) to support clients in healing early wounds, strengthening their inner resources, and developing healthier internal patterns that can carry them forward.

I want my clients to know that I truly believe in them and in the possibility of change, no matter where they are starting from. I see coping behaviors as signs that we are often doing the best we can with the skills we have, even when those patterns no longer serve us. My goal is to help clients gently replace unhelpful coping strategies with healthier and more effective skills. Over time, these new tools can bring them closer to the life they want to build and help them feel more grounded, capable, and hopeful about their future.

What you can expect from sessions with Nechama Tropper, LCSW

In our initial session, my priority is to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely understood. I take time to get to know you, your background, the challenges you are facing, the strengths you carry, and what brought you to therapy at this point in your life. This first conversation helps me form a compassionate and complete picture of your experiences so we can move forward with purpose and clarity. From there, we begin to explore what you hope to gain from therapy and work together to set goals that feel realistic, meaningful, and aligned with the changes you want to create.

My hope is that our work together becomes much more than a series of weekly conversations. I want it to feel like a steady and supportive partnership where you feel heard, encouraged, and truly empowered. As we move through the process, I aim to help you build the tools you need to navigate life with more confidence and trust in yourself. My intention is for therapy to be a place where you feel grounded and capable, and where you can begin to experience real and lasting growth.

Nechama Tropper, LCSW's experience working with the Jewish community

I have had the privilege of working within the frum community for many years, and that experience deeply shapes the way I approach therapy. Long before becoming an LCSW, I held roles such as social skills coach, music teacher, music therapist, and adolescent mentor. Each of these positions gave me a close, meaningful view of the community’s needs, strengths, and cultural nuances. These early experiences continue to guide my work and help me understand what clients are carrying, what they value, and what kind of support feels most aligned with their lives.

I have worked as a therapist in a frum agency and continue to primarily serve frum clients in my private practice. This allows me to offer care that is culturally sensitive and grounded in an understanding of the community’s values and rhythms. In addition to my practice, I also serve as the guidance counselor at a local high school, where I support students’ emotional well-being on a daily basis. This role keeps me closely connected to the challenges teens face today and helps me stay attuned to what young people and their families need most during these formative years.

Nechama Tropper, LCSW's Book Recommendation Zone

• The Whole Brain Child
  12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
• It's OK that you're not OK
  Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand
• US
  Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship

Nechama Tropper, LCSW is facilitator of:

Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Mindfulness and Meditation
• Trauma Focused Therapy

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Bereavement & Grief
• Codependency
• Crisis Intervention
• Dating
• Depression
• Divorce/Separation
• Emotion regulation
• Life purpose and meaning
• Mood Disorders
• Parenting
• Personality issues & disorders
• Relationships
• Self-Harm/Suicidality
• Trauma

3 years in practice

Licenses

• LCSW by NJ 2025. License number 44SC06594600

Degrees

• Masters of Social Work by Wurzweiler School of Social Work 2023

Certificates

• Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice Declaration Form by Wurzweiler School of Social Work 2023

Trainings

• DBT Foundational Training by Behavioral Tech 2024
• PC (Progressive Counting) by Ricky Greenwald 2024
• DNMS (Developmental Needs Meeting Strategies) by Shirley Jean Schmidt 2024

Average costs per session

$150 - $200

Payment Methods

• Sliding Scale
• Cash
• Credit Card
• Zelle Quick Pay

Insurances

• Aetna
• Carelon
• Cigna