Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Kadijah Villafana, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06290000
- NPI
- 1649718420
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Kadijah supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and panic
- Mood disorders
- Caregiver stress
About Kadijah
Kadijah Villafana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with six years of professional experience. She focuses on mood and stress-related concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and anger. Kadijah speaks English and works with adults on common life pressures that affect daily functioning.
She helps people talk through what’s causing distress and identify small, practical steps forward. Sessions tend to cover coping skills for intense emotions, strategies to reduce panic and anxiety, and ways to manage mood fluctuations. Kadijah also addresses issues tied to relationships such as attachment, abandonment, and communication problems.
Her background includes work with caregivers and people managing chronic pain, illness, or disability. She often addresses guilt, shame, and problems with control or impulsivity. Treatment conversations may include how past experiences influence current behavior, and how to set boundaries that support day-to-day life.
Kadijah uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills and develop clearer patterns of thinking and behavior. She aims to help clients notice small changes that compound into better coping over time. The focus is practical: what helps this person in their current routine and responsibilities.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. The practice uses a cancellable subscription billing model that varies by location, so fees are discussed during intake and scheduling.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills people can use between sessions. For example, cognitive-behavioral methods help identify and change thinking patterns that increase anxiety or depression. This approach teaches concrete tools for testing unhelpful thoughts and planning different behaviors.Another commonly used method focuses on emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These approaches give steps to reduce intense feelings, manage panic attacks, or cope with anger in the moment. They are helpful when someone needs short-term strategies to stay functional at work, at home, or during medical treatment.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which techniques match the client’s goals, life demands, and preferences. That may include trying a few strategies and adjusting based on what helps in daily routines.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during intake about which session length and rhythm will best fit current responsibilities.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kadijah works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also focuses on attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical skills. Sessions emphasize learning strategies to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kadijah has six years of professional experience working with adults on mood and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during intake and scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers