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Kadijah Villafana

Therapist(she/her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Anger management
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am licensed in New Jersey with 7 years of professional work experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Behavioral Modification therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Solutions focused therapy, supportive therapy, crisis interventions/suicide prevention and co-occurring disorders.

My approach to therapy

STRESS, ANXIETY, GRIEF, ANGER, MANAGEMENT, BIPOLAR DISORDER, DEPRESSION

Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

What you can expect from me

I work with my clients to create an open, safe space to sharing without fear of judgment. It takes courage to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. After a session, clients can expect to feel inspired to think outside the box of their normal way of thinking and embrace the unknowns of a new path. Clients are encouraged to give themselves grace and will be provided the tools needed to learn and unlearn habits and behaviors.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Codependency Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Structural Family, Psychotic Disorders, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English