About Stephanie
Stephanie Zitani is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, and mood concerns. She emphasizes respect for each person's story and strengths as the starting point for change.
Stephanie uses a direct and supportive style in sessions. She listens closely and helps people set realistic goals. She blends practical techniques with moments to reflect so people can build skills that fit daily life.
How Stephanie works
Her work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to break cycles that keep problems going. Motivational interviewing skills help people find reasons to change and stay committed.
Mindfulness practices are woven into therapy when they fit, teaching simple ways to reduce reactivity and improve focus. The client-centered foundation means the person’s priorities guide each session rather than a fixed agenda. Stephanie also addresses patterns like attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems.
She supports people dealing with impulsivity, isolation, process or substance addictions, and the confusion that comes with life transitions. Her approach is practical, nonjudgmental, and paced to match individual needs.
Stephanie lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Stephanie works with
The areas below are the ones Stephanie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Stephanie blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools so people get practical help and space to reflect. Client-centered therapy means the person sets the priorities while the therapist listens and follows their lead; this helps when someone needs a supportive place to talk through problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many mood or impulse concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches short practices to reduce reactivity and strengthen attention, which can help with stress, cravings, and emotional ups and downs.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try techniques that fit the person's life. If something does not feel helpful, adjustments are made so work stays relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face work and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or need ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people choose how and when they engage in therapy.
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