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Carolina Gomez, LSW(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
New Jersey
Academic challenges-Anger management- Anxiety - Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Stress management-

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Professional statement

Carolina works primarily with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. She has experience supporting clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and approaches therapy with dignity, respect, and cultural humility. Her warm, authentic, and collaborative style integrates CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to foster self-awareness and build effective coping skills.


Message to clients

I work with young adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the uncertainty that comes with finding their place in the world. In therapy, I offer a warm, judgment-free space where you can show up as your full self and feel seen and understood. My approach is compassionate, practical, and down-to-earth—helping you untangle what feels heavy, build self-trust, and create a life that feels meaningful, grounded, and authentically yours.

I bring a calm, supportive, and genuine energy to therapy—balancing real talk with compassion and moments of laughter. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and strengthen the tools you already have to move forward. You may also occasionally meet my therapy dog, Teddy, who brings warmth to our space.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ll go at your pace, focusing on what feels most important to you. My goal is to walk beside you as you learn, grow, and create a life that feels more balanced, empowered, and aligned with who you truly are.

Carolina Gomez has a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. Carolina is a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey (#44SL07003300) and a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York (#128596) at Cerebral. She is supervised by Yvonne Tancredi, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and New York (NJ #44SC06009000; NY #083432.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years

Cerebral, Therapy Associate, 2025 - Present

Columbia University, Masters, 2025

Licensure

New Jersey: 44SL07310500

Supervisor: Yvonne Tancredi(LCSW 44SC06009000)


Languages

English

Specialties

Academic challenges - Addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination

Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.


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