Hi,
My name is Katie Ciarelli. I am an LCSW in the state of New Jersey. I graduated from Suffolk University in Boston with a degree in Psychology and Philosophy, and went to Rutgers University for my Masters in Social Work and graduated in 2014. Since then, I have worked primary with individuals living with chronic or terminal illness and their family members. Through my career, I have become experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Grief therapy, among additional methods to help individuals cope with life. I am of the mindset that there is no one approach for every person, and I align myself with the individual seeking help and believe in going through the therapeutic process together. I believe each person is capable of change, regardless of the circumstances, and that support and guidance is necessary in any situation. My approach is warm, empathetic, and I look forward to working with each person I cross paths with.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Self-love, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy