About me

By visiting my profile you just made the first and most important step to a better day for yourself.  I am Gina Coffaro and have over twenty years of Counseling experience.  Individual, adolescent mental health focusing on developing the coping skills to make the fulfilling life you deserve for yourself.  I graduated from Drew University with a Doctoral Degree specializing in school and family counseling. I have worked in school systems and private practice.

As a Licensed Professional and School Counselor, I have experience working with students and families to overcome school and adolescent related issues. As a teacher and school leader, I see first hand the pressures students are under in schools today. Between social media, academic, and social pressures, let me be your life coach to provide caring and supportive counseling.  

My passion is to help teenagers achieve joy and success as they define it, in developing fulfilling relationships, expressing and uncovering hidden talents and creating comfort and meaning to their school experience and work. Whether dealing with issues of school anxiety, college transition, social confidence, my approach is fully centered around individualized strength based counseling.  By listening, supporting and guiding, I will be there to assist you in unlocking your potential and happiness. So frequently worry and anxiety can prevent us from achieving personal and professional success. 

My areas of focus are diverse because the real focus is you. We all have a story to tell. A journey that needs someone to walk beside them.  Tell me your story and let me walk beside you providing you that supportive counseling care so you can be the best version of yourself.  

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NJ LPC 37PC00221400

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Gina Coffaro. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Gina for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Dr.Coffaro has been absolutely wonderful. I would highly recommend her.

Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Gina for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

From our first session, Dr. Gina immediately knew what I needed to heal and allowed me the time to cry and rest while simultaneously finding ways to get me past my traumas. She was very patient and encouraged me to enjoy being in the present and to always be thankful.

She talks to me like a girlfriend who is just there to listen, which is all anyone ever really wants.

Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders

Great, attentive and caring

Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

Excellency, professional, responsive, great intuitive nature and empathetic; all are commendable characteristics & traits found with Dr. Coffaro!

Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

I have had a few therapist over the years but Dr.Gina is one of the few that I believe actually cares. And that in itself was very helpful in moving forward. She is incredibly consistent and encouraging and I'm grateful to have had the conversations to help transition into a more positive direction and narrative with myself and my life. Thank you!

Written on Apr 24, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I hate therapy but Dr. Coffaro makes me feel comfortable and is responsive and great

Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief

She is the best I’ve had hands down. Dr. Gina has a lot of knowledge and really opens the floor to allow me to speak what on my mind without judgement or making me feel any less of any decision I have made. I’m looking forward to unpacking my baggage with her.

Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Dr. coffaro has been extremely supportive and kind. She is easy to talk to and checks in regularly. Would highly suggest her!

Written on Jan 21, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

She's great, listens and gives great direction.

Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders

Great Session.

Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Best therapist I have had by far! Very kind and compassionate

Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem

She has been very helpful in my starting journey

Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks

Dr. Coffaro is an amazing therapist who immediately understood my situation & help me to navigate through the healing process. I wouldn’t feel I can go through this without her support & understanding.

Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Coffaro just listen and take time to understand your concerns to make sure that she answered them efficiently.

I am really happy with my therapist.

Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues

I have only been seeing Dr Coffaro for a short time but I can say I am very pleased. I feel comfortable with her, she is kind, gentle and a good listener. I know she has my best interest in mind and is gently helping me work through some very difficult matters. She is respectful and supportive of my beliefs and I know she is only a text or phone call away.

Work with me!