- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- DBT skills
About Emily
Emily Fitzgerald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in New Jersey with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career pressure, depression, and anger. She also supports people facing grief, trauma, substance concerns, ADHD, and struggles with intimacy and sleep.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses clear, evidence-based methods to help people notice patterns, practice new skills, and make small changes that add up. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change in daily life.
Emily often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build willingness to face difficult feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are part of how she teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Sessions tend to be focused and goal-oriented. Emily works with clients to set realistic steps and practice between sessions. She talks through practical tools for managing anger, handling workplace frustration, and reducing tension in close relationships.
Her background includes a range of clinical settings where she supported people through life transitions and mood disorders. As an LPC, she aims to offer clear feedback and concrete strategies rather than vague reassurance. If someone wants to try a structured, skill-based way of working on anger and related problems, Emily provides that style of care.
How Emily uses ACT, CBT and DBT online
Emily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and test different ways of responding. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try small experiments and see what changes in daily life.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and to build willingness to sit with difficult feelings while taking meaningful action. ACT is often helpful for ongoing anxiety, low mood, or when anger gets in the way of chosen goals.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. DBT skills can be useful when strong emotions lead to impulsive behavior or repeated conflict.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those aims. That collaboration helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around work, or using audio rather than video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and skill practice to remote sessions so progress continues between appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, career pressure, addictions, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and skill-based, focusing on clear steps, behavior change, and tools to manage emotions and reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.