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Jennifer Golba

Jennifer Golba

LCSW

Therapist · New Jersey · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW helping manage anger and mood

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  • Anger support
  • Mood disorders
  • Addiction focus

About Jennifer

Jennifer Golba is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with ten years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, and addictions. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space for open conversation.

She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, so she is familiar with different levels of care and what those experiences can feel like. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings, and on talking through what leads to overwhelming feelings like anger or panic. Conversations are shaped to fit each person's situation and needs rather than following a fixed script.

Her approach centers on building a treatment plan together. That plan is adjusted as progress is made or new issues emerge. Goals often include reducing intense mood swings, learning new ways to manage urges around substances, and lowering everyday stress and anxiety.

Jennifer emphasizes respect and compassion in sessions. She encourages people to name what matters most to them and to try small, manageable changes. The therapist supports clients through setbacks and helps them recognize small gains.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger, mood disorders, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns. One common approach focuses on helping people recognize and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and depression; this often involves trying concrete skills between sessions to test what helps. Another approach centers on learning ways to manage strong emotions and impulses, including strategies to reduce anger and cope with urges related to substance use.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques match their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what needs more attention.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also let people practice skills in their day-to-day environment and bring real situations into session for discussion. Licensed professionals can help structure online sessions to focus on coping skills, mood management, and steps to reduce substance use or angry outbursts.

At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LCSW · No. 44SC05794600
NPI
1154899797

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, and addictions. Additional focuses include attachment and control issues, panic attacks, paranoia, and social anxiety.

What is the therapist's style in session?

Sessions emphasize respectful, sensitive conversation and practical steps. Dialog and the treatment plan are tailored to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional work experience across inpatient and outpatient settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New Jersey.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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