Safiya Telesford
Culturally responsive therapy for anxiety and self-esteem
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About
Safiya Telesford, LMHC, LPC, is a therapist who supports clients facing anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and the impact of trauma, with a focus on offering compassionate, culturally responsive care. She primarily works with women of color and centers therapy on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, and relationship stressors while strengthening a sense of self-worth and stability.
Her work is grounded in creating a healing space that honors lived experience and invites understanding and growth. Safiya emphasizes cultivating self-love, addressing isolation and loneliness, exploring attachment patterns, and building deeper self-awareness so clients can feel more connected to themselves and to others.
Using evidence-based approaches, she collaborates with clients to shape practical, individualized strategies that support emotional resilience and meaningful change. Her style is warm and strengths-based, prioritizing genuine connection, respect, and recognition of each person’s capacity for healing and growth.
Safiya understands that starting therapy can take courage, and she is committed to offering steady support as clients move through their personal process with care and intention.
Her work is grounded in creating a healing space that honors lived experience and invites understanding and growth. Safiya emphasizes cultivating self-love, addressing isolation and loneliness, exploring attachment patterns, and building deeper self-awareness so clients can feel more connected to themselves and to others.
Using evidence-based approaches, she collaborates with clients to shape practical, individualized strategies that support emotional resilience and meaningful change. Her style is warm and strengths-based, prioritizing genuine connection, respect, and recognition of each person’s capacity for healing and growth.
Safiya understands that starting therapy can take courage, and she is committed to offering steady support as clients move through their personal process with care and intention.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMHC 017052, NJ LPC 37PC01218900
- NPI Number: 1164088852
- License: LPC (New Jersey), LMHC (New York)
Evidence-Based Tools, Flexible Online Support
Safiya Telesford integrates structured, skills-based methods with a warm, person-centered style to help clients work through anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns in a way that feels practical and supportive.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It can help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, practice new coping skills, and make day-to-day changes that support steadier mood and confidence. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be especially helpful when feelings become intense or relationships feel difficult to navigate. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and ongoing relationship experiences shape connection, trust, and boundaries, offering a path toward healthier patterns and greater self-understanding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Safiya collaborates with clients to clarify goals, listen for what matters most, and adjust the pace and tools based on needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This flexibility can support consistency, reduce barriers like travel time, and make it easier to engage in therapy from home or wherever feels most comfortable.
How much experience does Safiya Telesford have?
Safiya Telesford has 8 years of experience.
Is Safiya Telesford a licensed therapist?
Yes. Safiya Telesford is licensed and holds the credentials LMHC and LPC. License details: NY LMHC 017052 and NJ LPC 37PC01218900.
In which languages does Safiya Telesford provide therapy?
Safiya Telesford provides therapy in English.
Where is Safiya Telesford located?
Safiya Telesford is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Safiya Telesford as my therapist?
You can work with Safiya Telesford through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and communication style.
Does Safiya Telesford work with international clients?
No. Safiya Telesford does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Safiya Telesford cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.