Dr. Eliot Kaplan

Dr. Eliot Kaplan offers a psychotherapy practice that blends a relaxed demeanor with an unconventional clinical method. His work often uses Paradox Psychology - a counter-intuitive approach designed to bypass the purely logical mind and the repetitive “but...but...but” thinking that can keep people stuck. Gentle humor is a common tool in his sessions, used to unravel repetitive patterns and re-engage clients in forward movement.

With a concise communication style, Dr. Kaplan focuses on keeping people on task and progressing rather than relying on lengthy interpretation. He sees individuals at all stages of experience with therapy, from newcomers to those who have worked with multiple counselors, and welcomes inquiries to discuss a person’s situation.

As a marriage and family counselor, Dr. Kaplan helps couples and families sort through difficulties while striving to give each person a fair shake. He is particularly skilled at engaging men who may feel that “therapy ain’t for me!” and at creating a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere that encourages participation.

Dr. Kaplan also works with children and adolescents who present with behavioral concerns such as anger, backtalk, lying, stealing, enuresis, and encopresis. His laid-back style and use of humor help bring kids and families into the therapeutic process so they can work together on change.

He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. He is licensed as a clinical social worker in New York and brings more than 25 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Kaplan has presented at numerous conferences on working with hard-to-treat clients and is in the process of completing a book on that topic.