Ciara McElroy (She/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I am a compassionate and warm therapist invested in helping you to feel safe and empowered to change, heal, and grow.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I have worked extensively with people facing significant illness, grief, or traumatic changes and shift in their lives. My goal is to help you identify your strengths as well as your own self compassion while building the skills needed to transform and heal.

My Background and Approach

I have been a social worker for almost 25 years and have worked both in the US and in Ireland. Initially my work was focused on homelessness and serious mental illness. For the last 18 years I have worked in healthcare settings with people facing cancer and significant illness. I have additional training in trauma-informed care, grief and bereavement, and treating anxiety and insomnia. I believe in embracing diversity and inclusivity in my work and strive to be culturally informed and culturally sensitive, celebrating all that our cultures bring to forming the unique individuals that we are. I have a very warm approach and am focused on what my clients feel is their need in therapy but I also try to be helpful to those who find it difficult to identify what they are seeking to heal or transform. I believe in taking a hands on, engaging approach so that you feel guided and supported throughout your process.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Cancer Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175 - 175/session

Reach out to Ciara