Safiya Telesford, LMHC, LPC

Safiya Telesford is a licensed mental health counselor who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, and self-esteem concerns. Safiya aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people who feel overwhelmed right now.

Her work emphasizes listening first. She asks questions, notices how patterns show up in daily life, and helps people try small changes that can make a difference. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's needs.

Safiya uses several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based strategies. She blends these with attachment-focused ideas and client-centered care to address relationship patterns and self-worth. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness also appear when they fit a person's goals.

She pays attention to isolation, communication problems, seasonal mood shifts, and issues around self-love and women's concerns. The focus is on practical steps that build emotional resilience and clearer thinking. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see change.

Safiya practices in New Jersey as an LMHC and LPC. Sessions are offered in English by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin the process.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that reflect their values. It helps with worry, avoidance, and finding motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current responses; it can help when communication and trust feel difficult.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That process can include trying different exercises, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and skill coaching. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a busy day. Live chat or text can serve for quick check-ins, short skill practice, or when writing is easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around life demands.