Jennifer Pineda, MA, LAC is a Licensed Associate Counselor at ITI-NJ. She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University. She earned her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Rutgers University-Newark. Jennifer is working under a licensed clinical supervisor at ITI-NJ to obtain required supervised hours needed to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Before joining ITI-NJ, Jennifer worked at a community mental health center, providing both short-term psychoeducation and long-term psychotherapy to adolescents struggling with problematic sexual and fire-setting behaviors. She also has extensive experience helping adolescents and young adults navigate a wide range of therapeutic challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal issues. Jennifer has facilitated individual, parent, and family therapy sessions, and has co-led group therapy in both English and Spanish.
Jennifer’s treatment philosophy focuses on equipping clients with the tools they need to understand and navigate their challenges. Her approach is client-centered, aiming to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment during difficult times. She draws on a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, to meet each client’s individual needs and help them achieve their goals. Jennifer is under the supervision of Suzy Takvorian, LPC.
NJ State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners
Practicing Licensed Associate Counselor
License #37AC00815800
