Brittanie Pena, LCSW

Brittanie Pena is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She practices in New Jersey and offers therapy in both English and Spanish. Her work often addresses trauma, attachment concerns, ADHD, immigration-related stress, and domestic violence impacts.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Sessions aim to build clearer communication, stronger self-worth, and practical coping steps. She uses evidence-based methods but adapts them to each person's needs and life circumstances.

In therapy she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then practices new ways of responding. That can include skills for managing intense feelings, strategies for reducing anxiety, and steps to repair important relationships. She also supports people working through grief, abandonment wounds, and the fallout from separation or divorce.

Brittanie draws on both cognitive and emotion-focused tools to guide change. She often includes mindfulness exercises to help people stay grounded during stress. Her bilingual skills allow her to work with Spanish-speaking clients in a way that respects culture and language.

People who choose her typically want concrete tools and a compassionate guide. She helps set goals, track small improvements, and adjust plans when life changes. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How Brittanie blends practical approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people identify what matters most. This approach is often used to build trust and guide conversations about relationships, self-worth, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches people to recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing new thinking and small behavioral experiments.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be useful when people struggle with strong mood swings, anger, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That process can include trying different tools and adjusting plans as needed.

Confirm session formats before booking to learn how she currently offers care. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice new skills in real life between sessions and bring specific situations to discuss during meetings.