Joselin Herrera, LCSW

Joselin Herrera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with ten years of clinical experience. She completed a Bachelor in Psychology at Stony Brook University and earned a Master of Social Work from Hunter College. As an LCSW, she holds an advanced professional credential in clinical social work and has provided psychotherapy across outpatient settings in New York and New Jersey.

Herrera's work in an outpatient mental health clinic focused on treating depression, anxiety, parenting and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and transitions related to life changes. She has experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds in terms of ethnicity and culture, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socioeconomic status. Her practice emphasizes stress reduction, self-esteem building, relationship and family work, and care for LGBTQ individuals.

Her clinical style is strengths-based and incorporates cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to help clients identify goals and practical tools for change. Herrera prioritizes a trusting therapeutic relationship and approaches therapy as a collaborative team effort, guiding clients to recognize their strengths and build skills to meet their objectives. She offers a supportive, goal-oriented approach to help people navigate challenges and move toward healthier functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joselin Herrera draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her online practice to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding the impacts of traumatic experiences and developing strategies to process those experiences and reduce their influence on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Herrera works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes a team-based relationship where the client’s priorities guide treatment decisions and adjustments over time.

Online therapy with Herrera is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, delivering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals and to continue work between sessions through messaging when helpful.