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Jennifer Scaltrito

Jennifer Scaltrito, LCSW

New Jersey

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships

  • CBT methods
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused work

About Jennifer

Jennifer Scaltrito is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship troubles, and career strain. She also lists blended family issues among her focus areas and can help people navigating stepparent roles, loyalty conflicts, or merged household routines.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens to the immediate problem and helps set small, concrete goals. Sessions often focus on what is happening now and on steps that can reduce distress or improve daily functioning.

Jennifer uses several evidence-based methods to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and helps change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change and helps find internal motivation. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person's concerns and goals.

With two decades in mental health, she has worked with people across many stages of life. That background informs a practical, problem-solving style rather than abstract theory. She aims to help people feel more able to handle stressors and make clearer decisions.

Sessions are conducted in English and Jennifer does not accept international clients. If someone wants to begin, they are asked to use the online matching and scheduling flow to pick a first session and confirm session details.

How Jennifer applies practical therapies in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's concerns. The therapist encourages people to set the topic and pace, helping clarify what matters most right now and what goals to try for. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses specific exercises and homework to change patterns that keep stress or anxiety active and is often helpful for mood, worry, and relationship-related behaviors.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Jennifer will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and preference.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. This therapist's profile does not list explicit formats, so check the scheduling flow for options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. They also let people try a few methods quickly to see what helps, and therapists can assign brief, practical exercises to use between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship concerns, and career issues. Blended family issues are listed among her focus areas.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She uses methods that look at thoughts and behavior and that help build motivation for change.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. That background includes work with adults at different life stages.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey. Her listed location is New Jersey.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.

What steps start the process?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence begins the initial match and booking.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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