Brittanie Pena
Bilingual LCSW in New Jersey specializing in trauma and relationships
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About
Brittanie Pena, LCSW, is a licensed clinician practicing in New Jersey with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and families on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses areas such as bipolar disorder, anger, self esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
Brittanie adapts evidence-informed methods to each person’s needs, drawing on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She focuses on helping clients strengthen communication, explore attachment and relationship patterns, and build practical strategies for daily life. Her bilingual skills in English and Spanish support culturally aware work with Spanish-speaking clients.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and individualized planning. Brittanie partners with people to identify goals, practice new skills, and address barriers that can undermine well-being. She aims to help clients gain clearer self-understanding and to navigate transitions with intentional supports in place.
Brittanie adapts evidence-informed methods to each person’s needs, drawing on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She focuses on helping clients strengthen communication, explore attachment and relationship patterns, and build practical strategies for daily life. Her bilingual skills in English and Spanish support culturally aware work with Spanish-speaking clients.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and individualized planning. Brittanie partners with people to identify goals, practice new skills, and address barriers that can undermine well-being. She aims to help clients gain clearer self-understanding and to navigate transitions with intentional supports in place.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 16
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LCSW 44SC06044900
- NPI Number: 1598399982
- License: LCSW (New Jersey)
Remote options and therapeutic style
Brittanie offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to maintain an ongoing therapeutic connection while tailoring methods to the client’s needs and communication preferences.
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and adjust unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is also part of her toolkit for working on attachment patterns and improving relationship communication. Sessions combine skill-building with exploration of emotions and relational dynamics.
Clients who prefer a collaborative, skills-oriented process alongside attention to emotional experience may find a good fit. Brittanie works with clients to set goals, practice new approaches between sessions, and select the remote format that best supports ongoing work.
What is Brittanie Pena's professional background?
Brittanie Pena has 16 years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist in New Jersey.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the title LCSW and holds NJ LCSW license number 44SC06044900.
Which languages does Brittanie use in therapy?
She conducts therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Brittanie Pena located?
Her practice is based in New Jersey.
What communication methods are available for sessions?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How can someone get started working with her?
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