- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Gina
Dr. Gina Coffaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and life transitions. She supports people facing grief, addiction, mood challenges, and career or intimacy issues.
Her work also includes focus on ADHD, compassion fatigue, and concerns common to first responders and veterans. She keeps sessions practical and goal-focused. Conversations center on building coping skills and clearer decision-making.
Background and approach
Gina listens for strengths and helps clients apply small changes that add up over time. Her background includes a doctoral degree from Drew University in individual and family counseling and experience in both school systems and independent practice in New Jersey. That mix of settings informs a flexible approach to real-life problems.
Gina blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She adjusts methods to match each person's needs rather than following one fixed path. People who meet with her can expect collaborative coaching-style support.
Sessions aim to uncover practical steps, strengthen relationships, and restore energy for daily life. The goal is clearer functioning and more satisfaction in the areas clients value most.
What Gina works with
Everything Gina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- First responder issues
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Gina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts by making the client’s goals the focus. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, which helps with issues like parenting stress and relationship strain. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Emotionally-focused ideas help people recognize and name feelings in relationships and can improve closeness and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques are tailored so they actually fit the client’s life and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and hold longer sessions. Phone calls work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into busy days and maintain continuity of care across locations.
Questions people ask about Gina
What concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, depression, grief, addiction, and related issues such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, building coping skills, and identifying strengths to make everyday life easier.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of counseling experience, including work in school systems and independent practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages and international services are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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