Helen Raiani, LPC
Compassionate counselor who reshapes life stories
Details
| Name | Helen Raiani |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | New Jersey |
| Licensed in | New Jersey |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Helen
Helen Raiani is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience based in New Jersey. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. Her style is warm and straightforward, aiming to make hard conversations easier to start.
She uses Narrative therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and test small, practical changes that improve daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and real-world steps rather than abstract theory. People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma, parenting stress, sleep and eating trouble, and career or life transitions. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver burden, and issues around adoption or attachment.
Helen pays attention to how past experiences shape present patterns and choices. Her work blends talk therapy with concrete tools for managing emotions and behavior. She encourages mindfulness exercises, values-based action, and skills for communication and problem solving.
Progress is measured in what people can do differently day to day. Helen aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore painful memories and test new ways of being. She meets people where they are, helps them set practical goals, and stays focused on what will make life feel more manageable and meaningful.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Helen works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Helen among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Helen 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 Helen directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Helen’s Approaches Work Online
Helen blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas to help people online. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and looks for different, more helpful ways to tell those stories. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and move toward actions that fit their values. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns and improve how people connect with themselves and others.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Helen discusses goals, preferences, and everyday challenges with each person and then adapts methods to fit what feels useful. She checks in as work progresses and adjusts plans so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Chat or messaging can work for people who prefer writing or need quick, ongoing support between meetings. These options help integrate therapy into busy lives and varied schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Helen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar concerns, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and many related life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, using Narrative work with ACT and CBT tools to reframe personal stories and try small, practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Helen has two decades of counseling experience in New Jersey, supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering different formats for different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 therapy with her?
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