At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00895200
- NPI
- 1639611817
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New Jersey
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Strengths focused
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Goal oriented
About Jericka
Jericka Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports those navigating LGBT issues and struggles with abandonment, attachment, or isolation. She speaks English and Spanish and brings eight years of counseling experience to her work.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for practical ways to use existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings. Jericka encourages small, manageable changes and celebrates progress along the way.
Jericka uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create an open, listening space and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused and Existential ideas shape conversations about meaning, connection, and personal values.
People can expect a calm, respectful tone and concrete ideas to try at home. She pays attention to communication patterns, family of origin issues, and challenges like chronic illness or grief. Sessions aim to make everyday life feel more manageable and purposeful.
Jericka values courage and honesty in the process of change. If you want someone who listens and helps set realistic next steps, she offers guidance rooted in practical methods and eight years of experience.
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Therapeutic approaches and online options
Jericka often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, using gentle questions and planning to move from hesitation to action. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to offer an accepting, listening space where the person leads the conversation and their experience is respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and test thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, with practical exercises to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. She will work with the client to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. If something does not feel helpful, she will adjust the plan so it better matches the person’s needs and values.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It also supports shorter check-ins when time is limited, and sessions that focus on skill practice or planning for real-life steps. Licensed professionals can help you decide which format best fits your schedule and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Jericka works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and LGBT issues. She also helps with areas like abandonment, attachment, communication problems, chronic illness, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, respectful style that treats people as experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on practical steps, clear goals, and using strengths to make small changes.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional counseling experience and works from approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
Jericka does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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