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Jennifer Scaltrito

Jennifer Scaltrito, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and Stress support

New Jersey

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05470400
NPI
1134348550
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey
  • CBT techniques
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused work

About Jennifer

Jennifer Scaltrito is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, anger, and career concerns. She talks plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.

Her background includes extensive work across many life stages and situations. That experience informs how she approaches problems that feel overwhelming. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small changes that can reduce distress or help someone feel more in control.

Jennifer uses methods that emphasize the client's own perspective and strengths. She often draws on client-centered approaches to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and stress.

Motivational interviewing is part of her toolbox for people who want to change habits linked to addictions or other stuck patterns. Solution-focused therapy helps keep conversations directed toward workable next steps rather than getting stuck on what went wrong.

People who choose her typically want straightforward talk, clear goals, and a professional with long-term clinical experience in New Jersey. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling so they know how to proceed.

Approaches used in online sessions

Jennifer commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening to the person’s goals and reflecting their experience so therapy follows what matters most to them.

She also uses motivational interviewing when people want to change habits related to addictions or recurring behaviors. That approach focuses on exploring readiness for change and supporting the client’s own reasons for taking steps forward. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify immediate next steps and build momentum toward concrete goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early sessions. Jennifer collaborates with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. Ask about the specific session types offered when you schedule so you can choose what fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, anger, and career issues, plus a range of related concerns such as abandonment and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using listening and reflection alongside strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.

How long has she practiced?

She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices there.

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 sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Jennifer ScaltritoLCSW

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