Arlene Joseph- Traveling Minds Inc. (She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Online in New Jersey
(Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Arlene, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, as well as a Certified Mental Health and Nutritional Clinical Specialist. I'm located in the heart of Jersey City, NJ. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges through evidence-based client-centered approaches. I help my clients develop coping mechanisms, enhance their relationships, and find greater peace of mind. In therapy sessions, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship, where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. If you're ready to take the first step towards a happier and healthier life, I encourage you to schedule a session by clicking my website link. I look forward to the opportunity in supporting you in your mental health journey!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Christian, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Adlerian
- Behavioral
- Biopsychosocial
- Christian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Contemplative Psychotherapy
- Developmental
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Existential/Humanistic
- Experiential
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Object Relations
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychoeducational
- Psychosocial
- Rational-Emotive
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Self Psychology
- Social Learning
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Somatic
Approach Description: I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I tailor each session to meet individual needs, incorporating techniques from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed therapies. My focus is on fostering insight, building coping skills, and supporting meaningful change, whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or past trauma.
Education & Credentials
Arlene Joseph- Traveling Minds Inc. LCSW
- Female
- License # 44SC06449900
- Licensed in New Jersey
- Practicing Since 2016
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 125
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I believe that quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone. To support this, I offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments based on financial need. Sliding scale fees are determined by factors such as income, household size, and current financial circumstances. If cost is a barrier to beginning or continuing therapy, please don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss available options. I’m committed to working with you to find a rate that makes care manageable and sustainable.
- Accepts Insurance
Arlene Joseph- Traveling Minds Inc. Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of New Jersey
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals dealing with various challenges. Embracing the journey towards well-being with clients experiencing difficult life circumstances, such as substance use, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD adjustment disorders, relationship challenges, self-esteem building, stress management, sleep issues, and co-occurring mental health challenges. I believe you are the expert on your life and will bring my therapeutic expertise to collaboratively work towards a more fulfilling and resilient life.
I specialize in various therapeutic modalities, including family systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices and psychodynamic psychotherapy, to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental and supportive space.
Together, we will identify the root causes of your challenges and develop strategies to address them. The journey will require effort, but you won’t have to face it alone. I’ll be here to walk alongside you as we work toward meaningful solutions and a better sense of well-being.