About

Stephanie Gaspari, MA, LPC, NCC, SAC

Therapeutic Approaches: Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Evidenced Based Therapeutic Activities, Art and Play Therapy, Gestalt, Psychoanalytic, Pyscho- Educational, and Motivational Interviewing.

Educational Background: I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Counselor Education from The College of New Jersey, CACREP approved, including certifications and licenses in School Counseling, Substance Awareness Coordinator, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Associate Counselor. Stephanie also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education English from The College of New Jersey and an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from Mercer County Community College.

I believe in providing clients with an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and am non-judgmental in my approach. I work with populations of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and assesses each client on an individual basis. The client is able to guide the counseling session by setting goals and through self-exploration with my guidance to reach a greater understanding, acceptance, and happiness of self. I foster this exploration by providing tools and strategies that compliment the counseling relationship and therapeutic process.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.