The Montclair Therapist
@DrAsterMcKenna
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Clinical psychologist & Professor specializing in providing cognitive behavioral therapies integrated with mind/body approaches (mindfulness, meditation, yoga)
Montclair, NJ
Joined January 2018
8th Annual Opiate & Fentanyl Awareness Walk Sat, Oct 25 | ⏰ 8 AM kickoff | 📍 Newark → Caldwell Register free: https://t.co/9QMzsqcDnw
#EssexCounty #NorthernNJ #OpioidAwareness #FentanylAwareness #OverdosePrevention #RecoverySupport #HealthyCommunities #TheMontclairTherapist
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In ACT therapy, saying no is mastery. ✔️ It reduces stress ✔️ Prevents burnout ✔️ Protects your peace Rest is resistance—and it’s healing. #BoundariesMatter #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkplaceAnxiety #SelfCare
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October reset: 🌿 self-compassion, 🌊 presence, and small steps for anxiety & stress relief. Therapy in Montclair, NJ + virtual statewide. You’re not alone. If you’re in crisis (U.S.): Call/Text 988. #MentalHealth #988Lifeline
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Anxiety, depression, and overthinking don’t have to control your life. 🌿 Through Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), you can make space for your thoughts and move forward with clarity + purpose. #AnxietyRelief #Overthinking #DepressionSupport #MentalHealth
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Ever feel like your workday is running you instead of the other way around? That’s workplace anxiety—and it can feel impossible to control. These mindfulness practices are quick stress relief tools that help you reclaim your focus and wellness. #WorkplaceAnxiety #MentalHealthTips
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If you’re waking up with anxiety, depression, or trauma this Saturday, you’re not alone. 💜 Try this self-care practice: 🌱 Name one value that matters. 🌱 Take one small action to honor it today. Tiny steps rebuild hope + emotional well-being.
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👉 Read the September 2025 newsletter here: https://t.co/c3pBo1SXHs
#StopProcrastinating #Overthinking #AnxietyRelief #ACTTherapy #Mindfulness
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Blog Understanding PTSD: Signs, Symptoms, and Support Strategies – by Dr. Amanda Aster-McKenna, Psy.D – Licensed Psychologist in Montclair, NJ Understanding PTSD: Signs, Symptoms, and Support...
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Overthinking says: “Not ready yet.” Anxiety says: “What if you fail?” ACT therapy says: “Notice it. Name it. Take one step anyway.” ✅ Progress > perfection. For working parents + young professionals: this is how you stop procrastination in its tracks.
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From me to you: even if it feels like no one notices, your life matters. Truly. ACT & trauma-informed resources: https://t.co/c3pBo1Tvx0
#SuicidePrevention #MontclairNJ #NewJerseyTherapist
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It’s National Suicide Prevention Week. The theme is simple but powerful: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.” Silence doesn’t save lives. Compassion does. #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek #WSPD2025 #SuicidePreventionMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #Hope
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Inspired by AFSP’s #TalkAwayTheDark. Visit https://t.co/SVI6wU33Z3 for free resources. If you’re struggling, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime. #SuicidePreventionMonth #988Lifeline #TalkAwayTheDark #MentalHealthAwareness #TheMontclairTherapist
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Hot take: Waiting until you “feel ready” = self-sabotage. Your inner critic isn’t the driver. You are.Small, good-enough steps > chasing perfect. Read the September newsletter: https://t.co/7MDW3ztM01
#stopnegativeselftalk #workingparentburnout #mentalhealthtips #selfcompassion
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Hot take for working parents: Saying “It’s fine” as school starts often shuts kids down. Instead, try open-ended questions: 1“What are you looking forward to most this year?” 2“Is there anything you’re worried about?” 3“Who are you most excited to see when school starts?”
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Burnout isn’t from doing too little. It’s from never feeling allowed to rest. In ACT Therapy, joy = mastery. Small swaps like savoring coffee or reading for fun aren’t indulgent—they’re stress relief + burnout prevention. #BurnoutPrevention #SelfCareTips #StressRelief
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Hot take: Just putting kids to bed won’t prepare them for schlll. Well-rested kids = calmer mornings + less anxiety. Parents, what’s harder for you: bedtime or mornings? #BackToSchool #BackToSchoolSleep #ParentingTips #KidsSleep #ParentingHacks
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Overthinking? Move your body. ✔️ Stretch for 2 minutes ✔️ Walk outside ✔️ Dance in your kitchen Movement isn’t punishment—it’s stress relief
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Tired of constant fighting in your relationship? It’s not always the big stuff—it’s the small urges: eye rolls, sharp replies, cold shoulders. Urge surfing helps you pause before. Choose connection > conflict. #stoparguing #relationships #conflictresolution #newlyweds #newparents
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💬 If workplace stress has you stuck in your head, you don’t have to stay there. The Montclair Therapist helps working professionals build the awareness and tools to break free from cycles like Hostile Rumination—without losing your professionalism or drive #ConflictResolution
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3 ways to help your child ease into the new school year: 1️⃣ Normalize emotions without judgment 2️⃣ Ease into routines early 3️⃣ Ask, don’t tell — build trust Read all 6 mental health tips → https://t.co/7MDW3ztM01
#BackToSchoolTips #SchoolAnxiety #MindfulParenting
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