Heather DeBenedetto, LCSW, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Heather DeBenedetto

Focus areas

Anger Management

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Stress Management

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Coping Mechanism Development

Women's Issues Therapy

Asperger's Syndrome

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Heather DeBenedetto

You're not alone—and you don’t have to carry everything by yourself. I’m a trauma-informed therapist who helps children, teens, and adults find calm, clarity, and connection. Together, we’ll create space for healing, growth, and feeling more like you again. My approach My approach is warm, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I blend evidence-based therapy with a spiritually sensitive perspective, helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change at their own pace. My focus I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, or neurodivergence. I meet clients where they are, helping them build insight, resilience, and a sense of peace within themselves and their relationships. My communication style My communication style is calm, compassionate, and real. I listen deeply, offer gentle honesty, and create a space where clients feel safe expressing all parts of themselves without fear of judgment. My journey to mental healthcare My path began studying human behavior with nonverbal individuals on the autism spectrum and grew to providing therapy in correctional environments for those with behavioral challenges, mental illness, and trauma. My path as a social worker and therapist has been about helping others rediscover hope, balance, and a sense of wholeness. My goals for you We identify what “better” looks like for you—then work together with practical tools, self-awareness, and compassionate accountability to get there. I help clients move from surviving to truly living with clarity, confidence, and purpose. My first session with you Our first session is about connection, not pressure. We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, explore your goals, and begin building safety and trust. You’ll leave feeling heard, supported, and clearer about your next steps in healing.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New Jersey

Education and training

The College of New Jersey, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1477023620

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What practice does Heather DeBenedetto work with?

Heather DeBenedetto works with Rula Health - New Jersey.

What are common reasons for patients to see Heather DeBenedetto?

Heather DeBenedetto frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Heather DeBenedetto on their profile.