Dr. Gina Coffaro, LPC

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Practical, narrative-focused counseling for life's changes

Details

Name	Dr. Gina Coffaro
Credentials	LPC
Based in	New Jersey
Licensed in	New Jersey
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Gina

Dr. Gina Coffaro helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, career questions, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and issues related to intimacy.

Her work includes attention to ADHD, bipolar and depression, compassion fatigue, and concerns common to first responders and members of the armed forces. Gina Coffaro holds a Doctoral degree from Drew University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey.

Background and approach

She has twenty years of counseling experience across school systems and independent practice. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. Her approach centers on listening first.

She draws from narrative work to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Client-centered methods guide sessions so conversations follow what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping.

Emotionally-focused ideas and mindfulness practices help people connect with feelings and calm the body during stressful moments. Gina describes her role much like a life coach: supportive, goal-focused, and collaborative. She helps people set realistic steps, uncover strengths, and build skills they can use outside sessions.

Many clients come for help navigating relationships, career shifts, family building, and recovery from loss. People who choose her often want straightforward guidance, a steady listener, and practical tools. Sessions aim to uncover strengths, reduce symptoms that get in the way, and make daily life more manageable and meaningful.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Gina works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Gina among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Gina among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Gina among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Gina among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Gina among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Gina among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gina among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Gina directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Gina directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical methods work online

Dr. Gina Coffaro commonly uses Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, and she often brings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and consider new, more helpful versions of those stories. Client-Centered Therapy focuses sessions around what the person wants, using listening and reflection to guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy finds specific thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and tests small changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to decide what methods make sense based on their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they set practical steps and check progress, adjusting the approach as needed.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from different places. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or being on camera is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching moments, or days when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while still using narrative, client-centered, and CBT tools.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, self-esteem and career issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and conditions such as ADHD and bipolar.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is listening-centered and collaborative. She combines narrative approaches, client-centered care, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness to match what a person needs in the moment.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings twenty years of counseling experience in both school settings and independent practice to her work with individuals and couples.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Doctoral degree from Drew University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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