In-Person in Brielle, NJ 08730
Online in Florida, New Jersey, South Carolina
I chose to enter the mental health field because I believe real change is possible, and I wanted to be part of helping people get there. My path into this work was shaped by genuine curiosity about people, a desire to be useful, and an understanding that meaningful progress rarely comes from surface-level conversations.
I earned my bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University, where I studied sociology, philosophy, and the Italian language. I later completed my Master's in Social Work at Monmouth University. Early in my career, I worked in outpatient and partial hospitalization settings, where I gained extensive experience treating individuals across a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. That work grounded me clinically and reinforced something I have carried into every setting since: effective care has to be individualized, honest, and focused on what actually moves the needle.
Over the past decade, I have built a practice around those same values. I work primarily with men from adolescence through adulthood, helping them navigate anxiety, depression, substance misuse, performance pressure, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is direct and collaborative. I help clients understand what is getting in their way, build practical skills, and stay accountable to the goals that matter most to them.
In addition to my private practice, I serve as a Director at Minding Your Mind, where I help bring mental health education to schools, businesses, and community organizations across New Jersey and Florida. That work has deepened my understanding of how stress, performance pressure, and emotional health show up across different populations and environments.
I hold active licenses in New Jersey, Florida, and South Carolina, and I am a qualified supervisor in Florida. I bring more than a decade of clinical experience to every client I work with, along with a straightforward belief that therapy should help people build the life they want, not just talk about it.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
Approach Description: I take an integrative, evidence-based approach to therapy, drawing from a range of modalities to meet each client where they are. Rather than applying a single framework to every situation, I pull from what is most relevant and effective for the individual in front of me.
Much of my work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping clients identify and shift the thought patterns and behaviors that keep them stuck. I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when clients need concrete tools for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. Motivational Interviewing guides how I explore ambivalence and help clients connect with their own reasons for change, particularly in work around substance misuse and habit change.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy shapes how I orient sessions toward progress rather than problems. I am less interested in cataloguing what went wrong and more focused on building momentum toward what the client actually wants. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy informs how I help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when anxiety or uncertainty is present.
Across all of this, my style is direct, collaborative, and practical. I ask honest questions, offer clear feedback, and hold clients accountable to the goals they set for themselves. The modality matters less than the outcome. My measure of success is whether clients are functioning better, feeling more confident, and building the life they want.
Fees & Insurance
Insurance
- Accepts Insurance
- I participate with most insurance on an out of network basis and provide superbills to clients.
Education & Credentials
Guy J Iacono LCSW
- Male
- License # 44SC05779800
- Licensed in New Jersey
- Practicing Since 2016
Guy J Iacono Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Brielle, NJ 08730
- Available Online for residents of Florida, New Jersey, South Carolina