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Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC

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Available both in-person and online
219 Taylors Mills Road Manalapan, NJ 07726
Follow our Instagram to see what EWC is all about: exceptionalwellnesscounseling Christina Leanza is a dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University. She earned her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, where she completed her formal training to become a psychotherapist.
Christina has clinical experience providing therapeutic services to teens and adults at the Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care, both individually and in group settings. She has treated clients in detox and short-term residential programs for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Christina works with adults, children, and teens facing a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, PTSD and trauma, adverse childhood experiences, substance use, chronic illness, personality disorders, and other mental health concerns.
Call or Christina Leanza now for a free 15 minute consultation - (732) 978-9324

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Exceptional Wellness Counseling

219 Taylors Mills Road

Manalapan, NJ 07726 map

(732) 978-9324

Exceptional Wellness Counseling

179 Avenue at the commons

Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 map

My website
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time in nature, especially at the beach.
I accept insurance 
I see families and groups  
Let's Connect (732) 978-9324
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Exceptional Wellness Counseling

219 Taylors Mills Road

Manalapan, NJ 07726 map

(732) 978-9324

Exceptional Wellness Counseling

179 Avenue at the commons

Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 map

My website
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time in nature, especially at the beach.
I accept insurance 
I see families and groups  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
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Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (732) 978-9324

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New Jersey / 37AC00879400 Supervised by Alliee McClain, MSW, LCSW (New Jersey / 44SC05858100) Christina Leanza
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I earned my Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, where I completed my formal training to become a psychotherapist. I work with adults, children, and teens facing a wide range of challenges.
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 978-9324
"
I earned my Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, where I completed my formal training to become a psychotherapist. I work with adults, children, and teens facing a wide range of challenges.
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 978-9324

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Drug Abuse
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with adults, children, and teens facing a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, PTSD and trauma, adverse childhood experiences, substance use, chronic illness, personality disorders, and other mental health concerns.
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 978-9324
"
I work with adults, children, and teens facing a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, PTSD and trauma, adverse childhood experiences, substance use, chronic illness, personality disorders, and other mental health concerns.
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 978-9324

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Family
Group

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Family
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
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I integrate evidence-based treatment modalities, including techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Attachment/Relational Therapies.
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 978-9324
"
I integrate evidence-based treatment modalities, including techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Attachment/Relational Therapies.
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 978-9324

Location

Primary Location

Exceptional Wellness Counseling

219 Taylors Mills Road

Manalapan, NJ 07726

(732) 978-9324

Additional Location

Exceptional Wellness Counseling

179 Avenue at the commons

Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

(732) 978-9324

Nearby Areas

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Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time in nature, especially at the beach.
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 978-9324
"
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time in nature, especially at the beach.
Photo of Christina Leanza, Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Christina Leanza
Licensed Associate Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 978-9324