Jaime Barilla

Jaime Barilla is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. She meets people where they are and focuses on direct, practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, aiming to make the first step feel manageable.

Jaime has 13 years of experience offering both in-home and office-based counseling. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families on issues such as parenting challenges, child behavior concerns, family conflict, relationship strain, self-injury, infertility stress, and trauma. She also supports people dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and adjustment after major events.

Her usual approach is person-centered, letting clients guide the priorities while she provides structure and tools. She draws on evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to address thought patterns, emotion regulation, and practical problem solving.

Jaime runs a practice that provides in-home counseling services for high-risk children and families, in addition to office work. Her style is personable and engaging, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Together with clients she sets clear goals and works toward achievable change.

Clients interested in working with Jaime should be prepared for collaborative sessions that mix talking, skills practice, and goal-setting. She encourages people to reach out when life feels overwhelming so they can begin making small, steady improvements.

How Jaime blends therapy approaches online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and pacing. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and practical help while the client decides what to work on. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT offers clear steps to change unhelpful thinking and routines, which can reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping. DBT tools are useful for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building steadier routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jaime will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying techniques from more than one approach and adjusting them over time so sessions feel useful and practical.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into conversation for immediate feedback. Jaime aims to make online therapy practical and focused on steps that help in everyday life.