Brittanie Pena

Brittanie Pena is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 16 years of experience. She focuses on clear, practical support for people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes. Brittanie draws on straightforward techniques to help clients talk through current problems and plan next steps.

Her work often centers on relationship concerns, attachment and intimacy issues, and the emotional fallout of separation and divorce. She also supports people coping with trauma, domestic violence, immigration challenges, ADHD, and parenting strain. Brittanie pays attention to how personal history and daily demands get in the way of feeling steady and connected.

In sessions she uses Client-Centered ideas to follow each person’s priorities and build trust. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and learn different responses. Mindfulness and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy help people manage intense emotions in the moment.

Brittanie emphasizes practical tools you can use between sessions. That may include communication practices, coping plans for stressful days, and steps to rebuild confidence after relationship changes. She offers services in English and Spanish to better match cultural and language needs.

People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approach-focused online care for emotional and relationship concerns

Many clients find that a mix of Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy fits well with online work. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on each person’s goals, helping the therapist follow what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches straightforward strategies to change patterns that cause distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also used to teach emotion regulation and practical ways to cope with intense moments, such as grounding and breathing techniques and step-by-step behavioral changes. These approaches are helpful for anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and managing the practical fallout of separation or major life shifts.

Picking the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will help figure out which methods match your needs and goals, and will adjust as you progress. That means collaborating on priorities, trying techniques, and changing course when something isn’t helping.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can happen between errands or during a lunch break.