- Person-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Christine
Christine Cocchia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 11 years of experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and family-related concerns. Christine also notes a focus on guilt and shame among other areas she addresses.
She uses a person-centered way of working that treats the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions often start with listening to what matters most and identifying small, practical steps the person can try between meetings. Christine draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep them stuck.
Her background includes a range of community and clinical settings across the last decade. That experience informs a practical style that balances emotional reflection with skills practice. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are part of how she helps people clarify goals and try manageable changes.
In sessions she tends to prioritize clear, doable techniques alongside open conversation. That can mean practicing grounding or mindfulness exercises, testing new ways of responding to anxious thoughts, or breaking down a parenting problem into concrete steps. The work aims to increase self-awareness and reduce the hold of repetitive guilt and shame patterns.
People who come for help often want straightforward guidance and a conversational approach. Christine speaks English and practices in New Jersey as an LCSW. Before booking, confirm the current session formats with the clinician.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christine blends person-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. Person-centered work means the therapist begins by hearing what matters most and shaping sessions around the client's priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce distress. Mindfulness therapy involves short practices to build awareness of bodily sensations and thoughts so reactions are less automatic.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christine will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean trying a mindfulness exercise one week and a solution-focused planning task the next, and adjusting based on what helps the person make practical progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, childcare, or caregiving duties. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited and make practicing mindfulness or guided exercises at home more direct. Licensed professionals, including therapists, use these formats to help clients apply skills in everyday life and keep momentum between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and family-related issues. Guilt and shame are listed among the additional focus areas she addresses.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a person-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools. That means listening to the story first, then practicing ways to notice and shift thought and behavior patterns that keep guilt or shame active.
What is her experience?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings. That timeframe reflects ongoing practice with adults across common concerns like anxiety and depression.
Is she credentialed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey. Her practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific fees during the intake process.
What steps begin the process of working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.