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James Bencivenga
LPC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Accepting New Clients
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemAddiction
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyAddictionAnger managementBipolar disorderChronic painCodependencyCommunication issuesFamily issuesMen's healthObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Performance anxietyPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)StressTraumaFamilies
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyPsychoanalysisMindfulness PracticesPerson-Centered TherapyGestalt TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingAttachment-Based TherapyForensic TherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapyPositive PsychologyPsychodynamic TherapyRational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual TherapyMarriage & Couples Counseling
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureNew Jersey, Licensed Professional Counselor, 37PC00600900New Jersey, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, 37LC00271600
Education
Master's in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, John Jay College
Work HistoryI'm not the professional in the room. You are. You've lived your life. You know what's worked, and what hasn't. Life is not only challenging, but complex and one approach does not suit everyone. The relationship between you and your therapist is essential for the best possible outcome in therapy. I take a Rogerian Client-Centered Approach in my therapy, where I will provide a non-judgmental, safe, warm, and accepting environment. By learning about the struggles you've faced and what they meant to you, together, we can develop the skills you need to reach your goals. My areas of expertise include treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, codependency and boundary setting, conflict resolution, family and relationship issues, self-esteem, OCD, addiction, and trauma. I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Nurtured Heart, and Motivational Interviewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. James Bencivenga, LPC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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