Kristina Connolly
Kristina Connolly
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Kristina Connolly(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Associate Counselor, LAC
New Jersey
Anxiety - Depression-Family issues- Life transitions- Relationship issues- Trauma-
Resilience Lab

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$175

AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Kristina’s approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on each client's unique needs. She believes in involving clients actively in the therapeutic process and tailors her eclectic approach to suit them best. Kristina primarily uses CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused techniques, believing that changing one’s mindset can positively shift life’s direction. She begins sessions with structured questions to understand family dynamics, relationships, and past experiences, identifying patterns in current challenges. From there, Kristina and her clients set specific goals, and she selects interventions to support them on their journey.

Message to clients

Before I am a therapist, I am a human being. I understand completely how cruel this world can be sometimes, as I have experienced it myself. If you learn one thing throughout our sessions together, I want it to be that I care about you and wish you the greatest success in life. Everyone has a desired potential, and I want to work with you to reach that by supporting, empowering, and championing you throughout your journey. I practice from an authentic, judgment-free, unbiased perspective and want you to feel like you matter after leaving our sessions.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Resilience Lab, Therapist, 2024 - Present

Fordham University, Masters, 2024

Licensure

New Jersey: 37AC00832200

Supervisor: Patricia Wallace(LCSW 44SC05346300)

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I am unable to accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Marketplace plans.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)