Jennifer Moragas, LMHC

Jennifer Moragas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She also holds a credential in addictions, CASAC, which reflects specialized training in supporting people with substance use concerns. Jennifer earned her master’s degree in mental health from Walden University in 2012 and completed undergraduate studies in Elementary Education and Psychology at Kean University. Her training and background inform a practical, skills-oriented approach to therapy that addresses issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.

Jennifer favors approaches that help people identify patterns, set realistic goals, and build coping strategies. She commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her manner is described as laid-back and warm, with empathy and a ready sense of humor that helps clients feel at ease while they work toward change.

Outside of work she lives in upstate New York with her husband and three children and enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, baking, CrossFit, and watching football. Having navigated her own experiences with anxiety and depression, she values the role of therapy in creating sustainable, positive change and aims to build collaborative relationships that support meaningful progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jennifer Moragas

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing patterns that contribute to distress and building strategies for more effective daily functioning.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, person-centered method that helps people explore their motivations and resolve ambivalence when making changes, particularly around addictions and health-related behaviors. This approach supports goals by emphasizing the client's own values and readiness for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so care matches individual needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow work to continue from home or on the go. These formats make it easier to fit consistent sessions into busy lives and to maintain momentum between meetings while working with licensed professionals and therapists.