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Victoria Garofalo

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

17 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New Jersey
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 3 Insurance providers

Meet Victoria

I have helped countless individuals overcome difficulties that have prevented them from enjoying their lives. I am truly fulfilled by this work and am grateful for every opportunity I am given to make an impact. I utilize a mix of humor and empathy in sessions and aim to empower my clients. I take my clients' lead as to whether they prefer a more passive, listening approach or if they want to set goals and complete weekly homework. I have experience helping adults with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder, among other conditions.

I have 17 years of experience helping adults with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder, among other conditions.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Humorous
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York and New Jersey residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I have 2 young children who keep me very busy and I love engaging in play and projects with them. In my limited non-kid time, I love music and going to concerts, reading, and watching movies.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#44SC06163100 • New Jersey • LCSW

Education

BA - Psychology, Georgetown University MSW - Social Work, Fordham University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Victoria Garofalo accepts Aetna, Prime Health, and Independence Blue Cross. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Victoria Garofalo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Victoria is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Victoria’s New Jersey license number is 44SC06163100, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Victoria Garofalo has been practicing therapy for 17 years. Victoria’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Georgetown University; MSW - Social Work, Fordham University. Over that time, Victoria has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Victoria is part of that group.

Victoria Garofalo works with Parents and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Victoria spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Victoria is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Victoria Garofalo draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Victoria’s style is action-oriented, affirming, humorous, mindful, and open-minded. In Victoria’s words: “I have 17 years of experience helping adults with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder, among other conditions.”

Victoria Garofalo (she/her) offers therapy in English. Victoria identifies as White.

Victoria Garofalo offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Victoria is licensed in New York and New Jersey, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Victoria Garofalo is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Victoria will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Victoria’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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