Therapist profile
Dr. Gina Coffaro, LPC
Dr. Gina Coffaro, LPC - Relationships and Family Concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness methods
About Gina
Dr. Gina Coffaro is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and other life changes. She also lists focus areas such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and issues faced by first responders and veterans.
She describes her work as practical and person-focused. Sessions aim to build coping skills for everyday life. She uses a strength-based, client-centered approach to help people clarify goals and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.
Her background includes a doctoral degree from Drew University with a specialization in individual and family counseling. She has practiced in school settings and in private practice, bringing varied experience with adult mental health and family-related concerns. Her LPC credential is held in New Jersey.
In sessions she blends techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. That mix is used to address unhelpful thinking, improve emotional connection, reduce avoidance, and support behavior change.
People often begin by naming one or two immediate problems - sleep, parenting strain, relationship conflict, or work stress. She encourages straightforward goal setting and practical steps. Over time the work focuses on clearer priorities, healthier patterns, and skills to manage setbacks.
Dr. Coffaro conducts work in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than a rigid protocol. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people identify their own priorities and strengths. This approach is useful when someone needs clearer goals and practical coping strategies.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and compulsive patterns.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) addresses emotional responses and connection in close relationships. It can help people understand strong emotions, reduce reactive patterns, and improve intimacy-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods that match the immediate problems and adjust over time if needed.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people work with licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on practical steps for home and family life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing parenting strain, family conflict, and issues related to family building such as infertility and related decisions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and strength based, focusing on practical coping skills and goal setting to address daily problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience and has worked in school systems and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in New Jersey.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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