Brittanie Pena, LCSW
Bilingual New Jersey LCSW for trauma and relationships
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- 16 years experience
- Flexible online and messaging sessions
About Brittanie Pena
Brittanie Pena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 16 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse, social anxiety, attachment concerns, OCD, ADHD, immigration-related stress, and domestic violence, offering focused care for both immediate crises and longer-term growth.
Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, individualized approach that helps people build self-love, strengthen communication, and remove barriers to greater personal fulfillment. Drawing on evidence-based methods, she collaborates with clients to create practical strategies for managing stress, processing difficult emotions, and increasing resilience. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she provides culturally aware support for Spanish-speaking clients and aims to make therapy accessible and relevant to each person she works with.
Brittanie combines clinical experience with a collaborative stance, guiding clients through workplace pressures, relationship transitions, parenting challenges, and the pursuit of deeper self-understanding. She prioritizes a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their goals and develop sustainable skills for coping and change.
Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, individualized approach that helps people build self-love, strengthen communication, and remove barriers to greater personal fulfillment. Drawing on evidence-based methods, she collaborates with clients to create practical strategies for managing stress, processing difficult emotions, and increasing resilience. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she provides culturally aware support for Spanish-speaking clients and aims to make therapy accessible and relevant to each person she works with.
Brittanie combines clinical experience with a collaborative stance, guiding clients through workplace pressures, relationship transitions, parenting challenges, and the pursuit of deeper self-understanding. She prioritizes a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their goals and develop sustainable skills for coping and change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brittanie Pena have?
Brittanie Pena has 16 years of experience.
Is Brittanie Pena a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NJ LCSW 44SC06044900.
In which languages does Brittanie Pena provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English and Spanish.
Where is Brittanie Pena located?
Brittanie Pena is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Brittanie Pena as my therapist?
Brittanie Pena offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Brittanie Pena work with international clients?
Brittanie Pena does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brittanie Pena cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Brittanie Pena. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Applied Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Brittanie Pena uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a supportive, collaborative relationship where each person's goals and experiences guide the work; this approach helps people who seek personal growth, improved communication, and greater self-understanding. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change behavior.When appropriate, she draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges. Licensed professionals like her tailor these methods to the needs of each client and adapt them for remote sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brittanie works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling, continuity of care during life transitions, and easier access for those balancing work, family, or mobility constraints.