Stephanie Nortz LPC,NCC

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Warm, collaborative therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and trauma.

Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey

Free Initial Consultation

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure how to keep carrying everything alone. Maybe relationships feel complicated, boundaries feel hard, or your emotions feel bigger than you know what to do with. I work with adults who want support understanding their patterns, building coping skills, and creating a life that feels more grounded, connected, and manageable.

My Background and Approach

My approach combines Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to meet your unique needs. I can help you build coping skills, practice mindfulness, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop self-compassion as you work through grief, trauma, recovery, or life transitions. Sessions feel laid back and include bits a humor while you process challenges and learn healthy coping strategies. I adopt a partnership approach where together, we discuss life challenges and collaboratively find solutions. We can also discuss experiments to apply in between sessions to assist in long-lasting changes. I keep a smaller case load so I can be more available for you and I offer flexible scheduling. If you need a time not listed in my hours we can discuss availability. I have experience working with individuals with personality disorders, mood disorders, addiction, and parental stress among other mental health concerns.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing often begins when people feel safe enough to be honest about what they are carrying. I value warmth, compassion, humor, and creating a space where clients do not have to feel judged or "too much". I believe people can grow, unlearn old patterns, and build lives that feel more grounded and connected. My work is guided by respect for each client's story, identity, values, and pace. Outside of therapy, I value community, creativity, faith, meaningful relationships, and the small things that help life feel softer.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Grief or Loss Personality Disorders

Other Issues

  • Addiction
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Men's Issues
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals

Qualifications

License
LPC,NCC, State of New Jersey · #37PC01090800
Education
M.A- The College of New Jersey
Years in practice
7 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

Monday 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Rate: $150 - 150/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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