Toni Russo-Barrett, LCSW
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Grief and loss support
- CBT and solution-focused
About Toni Russo-Barrett
Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients build coping strategies and identify steps toward a more fulfilling life. Toni combines client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques to address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns that affect wellbeing. She recognizes that seeking help takes courage and aims to provide steady, nonjudgmental support throughout the therapeutic process.
Across two decades of practice, Toni has guided people through transitions, losses, and complex emotional difficulties while keeping attention on each person’s unique background and priorities. She is committed to helping clients discover meaningful change and improved functioning at a pace that suits them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Toni Russo-Barrett have?
She has 22 years of professional experience.
Is Toni Russo-Barrett a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NJ LCSW 44SC05482200.
In which languages does Toni Russo-Barrett provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Toni Russo-Barrett located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Toni Russo-Barrett as my therapist?
You can work with Toni Russo-Barrett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Toni Russo-Barrett work with international clients?
Yes, Toni Russo-Barrett works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Toni Russo-Barrett cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective. Toni uses this approach to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients set the pace and explore what matters most to them, which is helpful for relationship concerns, identity work, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice, Toni uses CBT techniques to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and stress by developing practical skills and step-by-step strategies.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable changes and forward-looking goals. This approach can be especially useful for clients seeking clear action steps around career challenges, coping with loss, or resolving specific relationship issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Toni works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations while working toward personal goals.
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