Brittanie Pena, LCSW
Bilingual support for anxiety, relationships, and healing
- Trauma informed care
- Skills based coping
- English and Spanish
About Brittanie Pena
Brittanie Pena, LCSW, is a licensed therapist in New Jersey with 16 years of experience supporting people through challenging emotions and life transitions. She works with individuals navigating concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and personal growth, with a focus that includes trauma and abuse, social anxiety, attachment concerns, OCD, ADHD, immigration-related stressors, and domestic violence.
Her work is grounded in compassion and individualized care, shaping sessions around each person’s goals and current circumstances. Brittanie emphasizes helping clients strengthen self-worth, build healthier communication patterns, and identify the obstacles that can get in the way of feeling fulfilled. Whether someone is coping with workplace pressure, shifting relationships, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, she aims to offer steady, non-judgmental support throughout the process.
Using evidence-based approaches, Brittanie collaborates with clients on practical tools for managing stress, working through difficult emotions, and developing resilience. She also offers therapy in both English and Spanish, helping ensure that Spanish-speaking clients can access support in a culturally responsive and meaningful way.
Her work is grounded in compassion and individualized care, shaping sessions around each person’s goals and current circumstances. Brittanie emphasizes helping clients strengthen self-worth, build healthier communication patterns, and identify the obstacles that can get in the way of feeling fulfilled. Whether someone is coping with workplace pressure, shifting relationships, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, she aims to offer steady, non-judgmental support throughout the process.
Using evidence-based approaches, Brittanie collaborates with clients on practical tools for managing stress, working through difficult emotions, and developing resilience. She also offers therapy in both English and Spanish, helping ensure that Spanish-speaking clients can access support in a culturally responsive and meaningful way.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brittanie Pena have?
Brittanie Pena has 16 years of experience providing therapy and support.
Is Brittanie Pena a licensed therapist?
Yes. Brittanie Pena is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey (NJ LCSW 44SC06044900).
In which languages does Brittanie Pena provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Brittanie Pena located?
Brittanie Pena is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Brittanie Pena as my therapist?
You can work with Brittanie Pena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brittanie Pena work with international clients?
No. Brittanie Pena does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brittanie Pena cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Tools and Support Through Online Therapy
Brittanie Pena, LCSW, draws from approaches that balance empathy with actionable skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and creating a supportive space where goals and values guide the work, which can be especially helpful when someone feels overwhelmed by stress, relationship strain, or major life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and experiment with new ways of responding, often supporting concerns like anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be useful when emotions feel intense or hard to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brittanie works collaboratively with clients to clarify what they want from therapy, what has or has not helped in the past, and which strategies feel most realistic for their lives and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with support. Brittanie offers options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to connect in ways that fit their schedule, comfort level, and current needs.