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- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Women's issues
About Safiya
LMHC, LPC in New Jersey with eight years of experience, Safiya Telesford focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression. She helps people who are dealing with communication problems, loneliness, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, and women's issues. Her work emphasizes practical support and clear steps for everyday life.
Safiya uses several evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In sessions she listens and then offers concrete tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Typical conversations look at patterns, coping skills, and small changes that fit into a person’s routine.
She often addresses how relationships and past attachment experiences shape current feelings and behaviors. That may include looking at communication habits or how isolation affects mood. Sessions can include skills practice, mindfulness exercises, and problem-solving focused on real situations.
Safiya highlights strengths while working through low self-worth and depressive symptoms. She guides people toward clearer self-understanding and better emotional regulation. The aim is to build skills that can be used outside of sessions.
People who prefer a collaborative, straightforward approach may find this style helpful. She encourages honest conversation and practical homework between visits. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people move toward what matters while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It uses practical exercises and small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and emotional responses, which can clarify repeated communication problems and feelings of isolation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining ACT skills with CBT techniques or focusing on attachment themes when relationship patterns are central.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The emphasis is on practical access and using session time for skills practice, reflection, and planning next steps.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Primary concerns are stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, and women's issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions mix skills practice, mindfulness, and relational work as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience. That background informs how she blends practical techniques with relational understanding.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is based in New Jersey. The profile lists New Jersey as her practice location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person visits are possible.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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. That process begins the intake and matching steps.
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