Stephanie Zitani , LPC

Stephanie Zitani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, and related concerns such as attachment challenges, codependency, and communication problems.

Stephanie helps clients navigate issues ranging from substance and process addictions to intimacy and family struggles, focusing on motivation, confidence, and life transitions. Her approach emphasizes practical tools and skill building drawn from client-centered practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet each person where they are.

She believes that individuals are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be used to overcome the problems that feel overwhelming. Recognizing that taking the first step toward a more satisfying life requires courage, Stephanie offers steady support and collaborative guidance as clients set goals, practice new strategies, and build resilience.

Stephanie aims to create a respectful, strengths-based space in which people can explore patterns, process difficult experiences, and work toward clearer direction and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's perspective, creating space for clients to set their own goals and explore what matters most to them. This approach supports people working through relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions by focusing on strengths and collaboration.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a skills-based method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. CBT can be especially helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and impulse-related problems.

Mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, offering practical ways to manage stress, cravings, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they experiment with strategies and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home or another convenient location. These formats offer flexibility in how and when people connect with licensed professionals while maintaining an intentional therapeutic relationship.