Therapist profile
Jennifer Scaltrito, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05470400
- NPI1134348550
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- 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 in mental health care. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with anxiety, dealing with addiction, or noticing anger that interferes with relationships and work. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people manage what’s happening now.
Jennifer listens first and helps people clarify what they want to change. She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to break problems into manageable steps. That can mean spotting thought patterns that fuel anxiety or practicing small behavior changes that reduce tension and reactivity.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and actions. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolbox for people who are unsure about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy keeps sessions aimed at concrete next steps. She will explain these approaches and use the ones that fit a person’s situation.
Sessions focus on skills people can use at home and at work. Jennifer helps clients practice new ways of responding when they notice anger rising, improve communication, and set realistic goals for recovery from addiction or stress management. She also addresses related topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic pain, and communication problems.
Jennifer works in New Jersey and conducts therapy in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform’s matching and scheduling flow.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and focused, which fits well with short exercises and homework between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy is also central; it keeps attention on the person’s perspective and priorities so the work reflects what matters to them.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when someone feels uncertain about change. That approach helps people identify their own reasons for change and build motivation without pressure. These methods combine to keep sessions collaborative and results-oriented rather than prescriptive.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Jennifer will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to emphasize. This is a shared decision so the plan evolves as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work or family commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed, or reduce travel time so therapy is easier to keep up with.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Jennifer works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, anger, and career concerns, plus related issues like abandonment and chronic pain.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that clarifies goals and teaches skills. Sessions aim to link thoughts and actions so clients can try small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jennifer has 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices with clients based in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session formats handled?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone is available.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.