Brittanie Pena, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Brittanie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Brittanie is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
More about Brittanie
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I have worked for many years with domestic violence survivors and immigrants. Looking for help managing emotions? I am here to help. Finding the right counselor can be challenging. It is something that should be done in a safe, non-judgmental environment that is individualized to meet your needs to help you feel validated and understood. I aim to help provide you with tools to use in combination with your strengths to improve your mental state. As a licensed social worker with over 14 years of experience, my work has extended from community centers, in-home therapy, and integrative medical settings with underserved communities.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Independence Blue Cross
Treatment Approaches
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Brittanie Pena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598399982.
- LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC06044900 · Renews August 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Brittanie Pena offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Brittanie Pena works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Brittanie Pena speak?
Brittanie Pena speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Brittanie Pena have?
Brittanie Pena has 15 years of experience.
Where is Brittanie Pena licensed to practice?
Brittanie Pena is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Brittanie Pena accept insurance?
Yes, Brittanie Pena accepts Aetna, Centivo, Cigna, and Independence Blue Cross.
Does Brittanie Pena accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Brittanie Pena does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Brittanie Pena offer?
Brittanie Pena offers clients Psychodynamic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
How do I get started with Brittanie Pena?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.