Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Gena works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gena
Gena Figliuzzi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and relationship or family concerns. She supports people dealing with self-esteem struggles, life changes, parenting strain, career stress, and depression. Her approach centers on practical support and steady encouragement for people ready to take the first step toward change.
Gena keeps sessions straightforward and patient. She creates a calm space where people can talk through what’s worrying them.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try different ways of responding. Her style focuses on real-life tools people can use between sessions. That might include small behavior changes, new ways to handle conflict, or steps to rebuild confidence.
She helps people practice those skills until they feel more natural. Gena draws on seven years of professional experience to guide conversations and offer structure when it’s needed. She balances practical suggestions with time to process emotions, so clients don’t feel rushed through difficult topics.
People who reach out can expect a nonjudgmental tone and clear goals for therapy. Gena supports clients as they test new habits, repair strained relationships, and find healthier ways to express anger and handle stress. She aims to make therapy useful and manageable for everyday life.
What Gena works with
Everything Gena lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gena's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
How evidence-based approaches work online
Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions. One common approach focuses on practical skill building - teaching clear steps for managing anger, reducing anxiety, and improving communication. These are hands-on strategies people can practice between sessions to see gradual change.A second approach emphasizes identifying and shifting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. This involves noticing triggers, testing different responses, and tracking small wins over time to build confidence and reduce reactivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying something for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing instead of talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Gena
What concerns does Gena help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, parenting stress, career strain, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Gena keeps sessions straightforward and patient, offering calm listening and practical suggestions to try between appointments.
What is her experience background?
She brings seven years of professional experience working with people on stress, motivation, confidence, and family or relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
Gena holds the LPC credential and practices in New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.