Adriane Villanueva , LPC

Adriane Villanueva is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 6 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, guided those coping with grief and loss, and supported clients managing anger while rebuilding motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Adriane centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet life’s challenges. She aims to create a respectful, encouraging space where clients can explore concerns at their own pace and develop practical skills to move forward. Taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage, and Adriane acknowledges that decision as an important part of the healing process, offering steady support as clients begin their work.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Adriane practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely to each person's perspective and building on their own strengths. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while exploring stress, grief, or changes in self-esteem.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, panic symptoms, and mood challenges by teaching practical coping skills and step-by-step strategies.

Motivational interviewing is another technique Adriane offers to help clarify values and strengthen motivation for change. This approach is often helpful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Adriane works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support across distances, helping clients stay engaged with their goals.