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Jennifer Scaltrito

Jennifer Scaltrito

LCSW

Therapist · New Jersey · 20+ years of experience

Practical, experienced support for anger and stress

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  • 20 years experience
  • Focus on goals
  • New Jersey LCSW

About Jennifer

Jennifer Scaltrito is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage intense emotions and life changes. She focuses on practical, step-by-step support when stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, or career problems feel overwhelming. Jennifer keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused so people can start noticing small changes quickly.

She uses a mix of familiar counseling methods to match each person’s needs. That can mean listening carefully and reflecting what matters most, testing out small behavior changes, or setting short-term goals to move forward. Sessions often include concrete tools you can use between meetings to handle difficult moments and improve daily routines.

Jennifer has worked across a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, communication problems, codependency, abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, and chronic illness or pain. She also supports people facing personality-related challenges and those navigating commitment or control issues. Her experience spans many stages of life and life circumstances in New Jersey.

Her approach is collaborative - she helps people clarify what they want to change and picks practical steps to get there. Meetings are paced by the client and focus on skills and decisions that fit real life. If you want direct, experienced guidance for anger, addiction, stress, or related problems, she can help you map a plan.

To begin, confirm the session formats offered before booking and use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How therapy approaches adapt to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to you, helping you feel heard and understood so you can identify your own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches can be helpful for anger, anxiety, stress, and addiction-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, try different techniques, and adjust course based on what helps most. That collaborative process aims to find a mix of listening, skill-building, and goal-setting that fits your life.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use tools and worksheets between meetings, which supports practice of new skills. If you want straightforward, practical work on anger, stress, or related issues, discuss format and logistics when you schedule so sessions match your needs and routines.

At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LCSW · No. 44SC05470400
NPI
1134348550

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 she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger, and career struggles, and also works with related topics like abandonment, codependency, chronic illness, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and client-centered, combining listening with actionable strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused planning.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with people at different stages of life and varied backgrounds.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options with the listing before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's 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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