Christina Pruden, LCSW

Christina Pruden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with five years of clinical experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and job-related strain. Christina also focuses on chronic pain, illness and disability, gender dysphoria, panic and mood disorders, social anxiety, and issues facing young adults.

She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. Christina combines several approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take useful action. She uses Motivational Interviewing when someone needs help making changes, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Christina trained at Rutgers University, earning a Master of Social Work and a certificate in addiction counselor training. That background informs her work with substance-related concerns and with people who want clear steps and community resources. She has also completed additional training in trauma work and CBT techniques.

In sessions she focuses on strengths, coping strategies, and practical problem solving. Conversations are used to identify barriers and try small, testable changes between meetings. She encourages people to bring specific goals - sleep, relationships, work, or managing pain - and works toward realistic next steps.

People looking for a New Jersey LCSW who uses evidence-informed methods and practical supports may find her approach direct and task-focused. Before booking, confirm session formats and scheduling to make sure they fit your routine.

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