Profile / United States
Safiya Telesford, LMHC, LPC
New Jersey
LMHC LPC - Anxiety and Self-Esteem Work
See online therapy options- CBT based techniques
- ACT and mindfulness
- Attachment focus
About Safiya
Safiya Telesford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience in New Jersey. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression, and addresses related concerns such as communication problems, isolation and seasonal affective disorder. Sessions are conducted in English.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Safiya draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other approaches to help clients try new ways of responding to difficult feelings. Her work also includes practices from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to support coping and emotion regulation.
In sessions she pays attention to how early attachments can shape current relationship patterns. That perspective is used to look at patterns in communication and connection with others, and to support clearer boundaries and needs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are included when people need practical ways to manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions.
Safiya emphasizes building self-understanding and self-directed strategies. That can mean short skill-focused exercises, behavior experiments between sessions, and revisiting what does and does not help. She explains techniques in plain terms and works with each person on realistic steps they can try between meetings.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Safiya integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress through exercises and behavioral experiments. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifying values to guide action. Attachment-based ideas are used to examine patterns in relationships and communication and to support clearer boundaries and needs.Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Safiya works with each person to try approaches that match their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needed based on what helps in real life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during a work break or between obligations. They also let people practice skills in their usual environment and quickly bring real situations into discussion. If a specific format matters to you, verify the available session types when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression, and also works on communication problems, isolation, and seasonal affective disorder.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
The approach is practical and skills oriented, using CBT alongside ACT, attachment work, client-centered methods, DBT skills, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience practicing as a counselor and therapist in New Jersey.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey under those licenses.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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