Brittanie Pena, LCSW
Licensed in New Jersey · 16 years in practice
Brittanie Pena is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New Jersey.
License and registration
- LCSW, New Jersey
- 44SC06044900 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1598399982 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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About Brittanie
Brittanie Pena is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New Jersey. She brings 16 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy approachable and practical.
Brittanie uses straightforward conversations to help people make changes. She helps clients identify patterns that get in the way and try new ways of handling emotions. Common focuses include trauma and abuse, ADHD, immigration-related stress, and difficulty with attachment and intimacy.
Background and approach
Her work emphasizes building skills people can use day to day. That can mean learning ways to manage intense feelings, practicing clearer communication, or developing routines that reduce overwhelm. She also assists people dealing with parenting strain, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s goals. Brittanie draws on several established approaches, then tailors them based on what the client finds helpful. Progress often looks like smaller conflicts feeling easier, fewer intense mood swings, or clearer decision making.
Clients can expect direct, compassionate feedback and practical exercises between sessions. She pays attention to cultural background and life context, which is especially helpful for Spanish-speaking clients or people navigating immigration concerns. The overall aim is steadier coping and clearer next steps.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brittanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Brittanie names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters most to the individual. The therapist listens closely, reflects back what is most important, and helps clients decide the issues to work on. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive, non-directive space to talk through problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks big problems into small, doable steps and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for regulating intense emotions and improving relationships through clear, practice-based techniques.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That means trying a few strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when a shorter touchpoint helps between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and busy schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Brittanie focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, parenting concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that mixes practical skills and emotional processing. Sessions emphasize clear communication and tools people can use between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people navigate life changes, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in New Jersey and practices with clients located in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats does she use?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the chosen session plan.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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