Profile / United States
Brittanie Pena, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Spanish and English
About Brittanie
Brittanie Pena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma. She works in both English and Spanish and supports clients facing issues like ADHD, immigration concerns, and domestic violence.
Her practice centers on concrete, practical support. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centered approaches and mindfulness to slow things down and build awareness.
Brittanie helps people improve communication, handle intense emotions, and address attachment or abandonment concerns. She offers strategies for coping with life changes, parenting strain, work stress, and career decisions. When anger, guilt, or low self-esteem are active, she helps clients try different responses that reduce escalation and build confidence.
Her work includes addressing intimacy-related concerns, blended family issues, and separation or divorce challenges. She also supports people dealing with hoarding, body image struggles, and codependency by breaking problems into manageable steps and tracking small changes.
In sessions she emphasizes practical skills - tools from DBT for emotion regulation, short CBT experiments, and mindful practices people can use between sessions. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options button.
How online sessions use clear techniques and skills
Brittanie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and testing new behaviors with short experiments to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Client-centered methods prioritize attentive listening and reflecting what matters most to the client so practical goals can be set together.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings interfere with daily life. DBT skills help people notice triggers, slow down reactive patterns, and practice alternative actions in real situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means starting with simple tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
The biography does not state which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit therapy into a workday, or avoid travel time. They also allow skill practice between meetings and make ongoing tracking of small experiments more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, along with related concerns such as ADHD, parenting strain, and immigration issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through small experiments. Sessions often include practical homework and skill practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a practicing clinician in New Jersey working with a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and conducts practice based in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.