Therapist profile
Christine Cocchia, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Parenting
Continue with ChristineAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- CBT and mindfulness
About Christine
Christine Cocchia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, and family concerns.
She uses straightforward, person-centered care that keeps the client’s perspective central. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters to the client, and building on strengths. Christine draws on practical tools so people can make small changes that ease day-to-day strain.
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix is used to address patterns of thought and behavior, reduce reactivity, and increase present-moment awareness. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when helpful to set short-term goals and keep progress moving.
Christine has worked across age groups in previous roles and brings that range into sessions with adults now. She often helps people untangle communication problems, caregiver stress, issues around attachment and codependency, and the emotional fallout from infidelity or domestic violence. Work may include practical communication strategies, managing guilt and shame, and rebuilding routine after a major life change.
People who come for help can expect a respectful, collaborative process. Christine emphasizes clear, doable steps and regular review of what is working. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How Christine Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Christine uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what you say, and helping you decide the next steps. It is useful when someone needs space to sort through feelings and make sense of stressful home dynamics.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and related behaviors. CBT offers concrete exercises and small experiments you can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or manage low mood. Mindfulness Therapy is offered alongside these methods to help people notice stress reactions and learn simple attention skills for everyday moments.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Christine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those priorities. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts the focus to keep work practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. The matching questionnaire will clarify how sessions are scheduled and what to expect for your first appointment.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She works with adults on parenting strain, family conflict, and communication problems. The focus is on skills adults can use in everyday interactions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize listening first, then building simple strategies together.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as an LCSW in New Jersey. That background includes work with a range of age groups.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey. Sessions are offered to people located in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats. The site matching step will clarify how sessions are scheduled.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the matching process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking tool.
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