Christine Alcobendas, ,   in New Jersey

Christine Alcobendas

Experienced family & individual therapist empowering individuals, couples & families to overcome feeling stuck. Accepting telehealth in NJ.

in New Jersey

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group
  • Neuropsychological Assessment

About My Clients

Happy to support individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship struggles, family conflicts, or mental health challenges. Whether facing life transitions or feeling weighed down, your values, culture, and faith will be honored to help serve your goals and life purposes. Services are through Family Therapy Consultation Services (private insurance, Medicaid, self-pay). Call 856-693-5775 or email outpatient@ftxcs.com and request Christine Alcobendas

My Background and Approach

With over 16 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to helping you make sense of what you are going through and turn your best intentions into real, everyday action to create a new reality. Therapy should never be one-size-fits-all, so I customize our work using proven, evidence-based systemic and relational approaches as we go, tailored to your unique dynamic story. I integrate trauma-informed methods—like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged or Narrative Exposure, Unified Protocol, and more —alongside specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, ARC-Grow, Brainspotting, Nurtured Heart Approach, Tapping, and more. Because you exist within a broader context, I collaborate when helpful with the key networks in your life, such as family members, doctors, school staff, or spiritual leaders if you deem it to be helpful. This ensures you feel supported from every angle as you build confidence and apply new skills to all areas and situations in your life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that every person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and build a meaningful life when given the right support. You are the expert on your own life, and therapy works best as a true collaboration where we regularly check in on your progress and adjust so you always feel seen, heard, and empowered. My goal is to provide a grounded, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can move out of feeling "stuck" and step into your strength.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Attachment Theory Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Family Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Brainspotting
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Attachment Self-Esteem

Other Issues

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem

Client Focus

Age
Children (under 12), Pre-teens (12–14), Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups

Qualifications

License
, State of New Jersey · #1013453893
Years in practice
19 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

Hours & Availability

Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 19 years of practice

Reach out to Christine