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Dr. Vincent D'Elia

Experienced psychologist using practical evidence-based methods

NJ Psychologist 35SI00418300 New Jersey

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English

About Vincent

Dr. Vincent D'Elia blends cognitive-behavioral principles with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to address a broad range of mood and anxiety-related difficulties.

Background and approach

He is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey with a Ph.D. from New York University and more than 20 years of clinical experience managing concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and stress. His practice also includes work with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, mood disorders, and seasonal affective presentations.

Dr. D'Elia has substantial experience assisting people coping with trauma-related reactions, including post-traumatic stress and challenges faced by first responders, and he addresses practical problems like communication difficulties and smoking or vaping cessation.

He collaborates with clients to develop clear treatment goals and tailored plans that draw on evidence-based techniques. Sessions emphasize identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, building coping skills, and applying mindfulness to reduce reactivity and improve everyday functioning.

Throughout his work he prioritizes an efficient, goal-oriented process that helps clients move toward relief and improved problem-solving. He welcomes new clients in New Jersey who prefer work that is structured, practical, and grounded in cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-informed methods.

Online approaches that combine CBT and mindfulness

Dr. D'Elia offers online work grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns; it is typically structured and goal-oriented. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and nonreactive attention to thoughts and feelings, which can help reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and support coping after trauma.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and specific challenges and then tailor a plan that may combine elements of CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to meet immediate practical needs while building longer term skills.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people balancing work or other responsibilities. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and to use different communication styles for skill practice, in-session exercises, and brief check-ins between appointments, supporting steady progress from wherever the client is located in New Jersey.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on issues such as OCD symptoms, panic attacks, mood disorders, and smoking or vaping cessation.
What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to help clients change thoughts and behaviors and develop practical coping strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and has worked in independent practice addressing a wide range of mood and anxiety-related difficulties.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as NJ Psychologist 35SI00418300 and practices in New Jersey; he also holds a Ph.D. from New York University.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients and works with people located in New Jersey.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)First responder issuesImpulsivityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessation

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English