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Dr. Gina Coffaro, LPC
New Jersey
Dr. Gina Coffaro, LPC - Anxiety and Relationship support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Gina
Dr. Gina Coffaro is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 20 years of counseling experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, career questions, grief, addiction, and related concerns. She also lists focus areas such as ADHD, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive issues, first responder and veteran matters, and LGBT and family concerns.
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations to build coping skills. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused methods.
Her background includes a doctoral degree from Drew University in individual and family counseling and work in both school systems and private practice. That mix informs how she adapts strategies for life and work challenges.
In sessions she listens, offers clear feedback, and suggests exercises to try between meetings. Typical techniques include thought records, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices that fit daily routines.
She also brings motivational interviewing and narrative approaches to address change-related goals such as career shifts, recovery from addictive behaviors, or parenting stress. The focus is on specific skills people can practice, not abstract theories.
People who prefer a direct, structured approach often find this style useful for managing anxiety, improving relationships, and handling big life changes. To start, she asks about current problems, what has been tried, and what practical goals the person wants to reach.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Coffaro commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT involves keeping track of thoughts, trying brief behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills between sessions; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit-related issues.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can clarify goals and priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotions that affect relationships and close connections; it can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and relational stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust plans based on what works. That means sessions may blend CBT techniques, reflective listening, and mindfulness exercises as needed.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when problems arise. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they actually live and work, which can help carry changes into daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career issues, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as ADHD and OCD symptoms.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through small experiments and homework exercises.
What is her professional background?
She holds a doctoral degree from Drew University in individual and family counseling and has twenty years of counseling experience in schools and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know how she meets with clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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