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Safiya Telesford

Safiya Telesford

LMHC, LPC

New Jersey

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LPC, New Jersey / 37PC01218900; LMHC, New York / 017052
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Motivational Interviewing informed
    • Values based work
    • Focus on resilience

    About Safiya

    Safiya Telesford is a licensed mental health counselor who brings eight years of clinical experience to her work in New Jersey. She focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression using approaches that respect each person's story. Safiya aims to make sessions feel approachable and practical for people who are unsure where to start.

    Her background draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take workable steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice patterns of thought and try small behavior changes. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants gentle guidance toward change.

    Safiya pays close attention to attachment dynamics and how early relationships shape current patterns. She also focuses on issues that can come with feeling isolated or struggling with seasonal mood changes. Communication problems and challenges around self-love are frequent topics in her work.

    Sessions aim to be collaborative and respectful. Expect guidance, practical tools, and time to reflect on what matters most. The goal is to build resilience and clearer direction rather than quick fixes.

    Safiya holds licenses as an LMHC and an LPC, and she practices in New Jersey. Sessions are conducted in English. If a reader wants to begin, they are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule.

  2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to explore a person's mixed feelings about change. It supports people who feel stuck by highlighting their own reasons for change and building confidence to try new steps.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people name their values and take small actions that match what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and for anyone wanting clearer direction in daily life.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is practical and often used for anxiety and depression when someone wants tools to shift thought patterns and routines.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That decision can change over time as needs shift.

    The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing time spent traveling. Online work can make shorter check-ins or more flexible scheduling easier to arrange. Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    New Jersey, New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

    She focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, and depression, with additional attention to communication problems, isolation or loneliness, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, and women's issues.

    How would you describe the therapeutic style?

    The approach is collaborative and practical, blending gentle guidance with concrete skills so clients can make small, manageable changes over time.

    What is her clinical background?

    She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and draws on multiple evidence-informed approaches in her practice.

    What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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