Anitra Puntolillo, MA, LPC, NCC

Anitra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC). She holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Monmouth University. Anitra sees individuals, couples, and families both In-Person and Telehealth She has studied an array of treatment modalities; Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Sand Tray Therapy, Mindfulness and Yoga Therapy. Additional training includes addictions, crisis intervention, education, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, family systems, sexual abuse and trauma. As a Therapist, it is my Hope to Empower You to... *Improve Your Emotional Well Being *Positively Effect Your Relationships *Enhance Your Decision Making Skills *Grow and Heal for a Greater Sense of Peace and Well Being My extensive training in child development, family systems, group dynamics, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic therapy, solution focused therapy, expressive therapy and mindfulness may be used to help us design a treatment plan that is right for you. ​Effective psychotherapy requires involvement, honesty, openness and courage . We will collaborate together to assist you in developing insights, skills and methods for growth and healing. No matter which approach we decide to take, your feedback, views on therapy and progress will always be respected and encouraged. My clients have expressed that counseling has made them feel empowered, more present and self aware. They report being able to cope better in everyday life and relationships with an improved overall sense of happiness.