she/her
Victoria Garofalo
LCSW
Location
Virtual, New Jersey
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Independence Blue Cross
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Humorous, Mindful, Open-minded
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Parents, Students
Years of Experience
15+
I have 17 years of experience helping adults with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder, among other conditions.
License number
#06163100
Therapy style
I have helped countless individuals overcome difficulties that have prevented them from enjoying their lives. I am truly fulfilled by this work and am grateful for every opportunity I am given to make an impact. I utilize a mix of humor and empathy in sessions and aim to empower my clients. I take my clients' lead as to whether they prefer a more passive, listening approach or if they want to set goals and complete weekly homework. I have 17 years of experience helping adults with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder, among other conditions.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
BA - Psychology, Georgetown University
MSW - Social Work, Fordham University
Interests
I have 2 young children who keep me very busy and I love engaging in play and projects with them. In my limited non-kid time, I love music and going to concerts, reading, and watching movies.