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Dr. Leida Taflinski, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Leida

Dr. Leida Taflinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with a decade of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, grief and loss, and a range of related concerns such as addiction, trauma, intimacy issues, and ADHD. Her work also addresses eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, along with numerous attachment, caregiving, and communication challenges.

Dr. Taflinski approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals.

She draws on evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide collaborative exploration and practical skill building. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she offers therapy through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and does not accept international clients.

Taking the first step toward greater well-being can feel difficult, and she aims to provide steady support as people work toward more satisfying and manageable lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility through practical exercises and mindfulness strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships to improve connection and resolve intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively to determine which methods best match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She blends techniques when appropriate and invites clients to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and varied communication styles. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions while balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care regardless of location within the practicing region.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, grief and loss, addictions, trauma, ADHD, mood and eating concerns, and related attachment and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs while using collaborative, evidence-informed techniques.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 10 years of experience working with clients across a range of mental health and relational issues.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in New Jersey as an LPC with licence number NJ LPC 37pc00473300 and offers services from that region.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow for flexible scheduling and communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English, Spanish