Damon Swinea, LCSW — Therapist in New Jersey

Hi there, I'm Damon!

I'm someone who believes healing begins with feeling heard. As a therapist, I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where clients feel safe exploring life's challenges and discovering their strengths.

My focus

I work with minors and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking personal growth, I provide a supportive space to explore your experiences, build effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful lasting change.

My approach

I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, curiosity, and compassion. My goal is to create a space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences without judgment. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, while tailoring each session to the individual.

My communication style

I adapt my communication style to meet each client's needs. Some clients benefit from gentle reflection and emotional processing, while others appreciate a more structured, skills-based approach. I aim to balance empathy, curiosity, and practical guidance to support each person's unique therapeutic journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to therapy began with a desire to help others overcome life’s challenges. Working with trauma survivors and persons with serious mental illness showed me the power of therapy in healing. I’m driven by the belief that everyone has the right and capacity for growth, healing, and lasting change.

My goals for you

Treatment goals are developed collaboratively and tailored to each client's unique needs, values, and circumstances. Together, we identify meaningful objectives that may include reducing symptoms of anxiety or depression, improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, increasing self-awareness, and building healthy coping strategies.

Our first session

Your first therapy session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a foundation for our work together. We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, relevant personal history, and what you hope to achieve through counseling. I'll also answer any questions you have about the therapy process.

I identify as...

Male
Biracial or Multiracial
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Hunter College, School of Social Work.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Damon Swinea