- Anger management strategies
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Stephanie
Stephanie Zitani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, depression, ADHD, and other mood and behavior struggles. She uses clear, direct conversation to help people name what is happening and decide what to try next.
Stephanie treats each person as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths, patterns, and what’s getting in the way. Sessions focus on practical steps you can test between meetings rather than long theory talks. She encourages small, manageable changes that build on what already works.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods to keep the work focused on a person’s goals. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and change reactions. Mindfulness skills are introduced to help with intensity and reactivity. Motivational interviewing methods support people who are unsure about change or stuck in repeated behavior patterns.
In sessions she helps with communication problems, codependency and control issues that feed anger and resentment. She also supports people dealing with substance use and process addictions like gambling or compulsive behaviors. Conversations often include straightforward planning for better daily routines, clearer boundaries, and repair strategies after heated interactions.
Stephanie aims to help people make steady progress without pressure. To begin, she asks a few questions about current struggles and what matters most to you, then maps out a simple plan to try. This keeps work practical and focused on real situations you face each week.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions use that same approach by asking what matters most and building on the client's own strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In video or phone sessions CBT is used to spot thinking patterns and practice alternative responses between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and help with anger and anxiety.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with each client to choose approaches that match goals and preferences. Together they review what helped and adjust the plan as progress or challenges appear.
If you plan to meet online, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Many clients find online sessions helpful because they fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and make it easier to try skills in real life between meetings. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in when bandwidth is limited, while video sessions let the therapist and client practice communication and body language cues. Confirm current session options when you schedule so you know what will be used.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, grief, and related problems such as codependency and communication issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She centers the client's goals, uses cognitive work to change reactions, and teaches mindfulness and motivation techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience supporting adults with mood, behavior, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.