Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
How Gina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gina
Dr. Gina Coffaro helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of clinical experience.
Gina writes and talks plainly with people so they can make steady changes. Her work emphasizes practical coping skills and clearer thinking. Gina earned a doctoral degree from Drew University in individual and family counseling.
She has provided services in school settings and independent practice across New Jersey.
Background and approach
That background informs how she blends short-term problem solving with longer-term personal growth. Her sessions focus on listening first, then building strategies people can use right away. She draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space.
Cognitive behavioral tools are used to spot unhelpful patterns and test new ways of thinking and acting. Gina also uses emotionally focused approaches to improve how people connect and communicate in relationships. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they help with calm, focus, and managing strong feelings.
Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits or address addictions. Clients come to Gina for many reasons - grief, parenting strain, career crossroads, ADHD concerns, first responder stress, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. She treats each person as an individual and works with them to set clear goals.
The aim is steady progress that fits daily life and responsibilities.
What Gina works with
Everything Gina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gina's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- First responder issues
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Gina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches suited for online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and strengths. The therapist listens closely and reflects back what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and decide the direction of their own work.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT works well for anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and low mood.
Emotionally focused work helps people identify and express important feelings in relationships. It can improve communication and deepen emotional connection for those dealing with intimacy or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust over time. Together they choose what feels most useful and practical.
Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief, frequent touchpoints for coaching, homework, or quick support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Gina
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, self-esteem, career changes, grief, addictions, and many other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She listens first, then helps people build practical coping skills and clearer ways of thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience working in schools and independent practice.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.