Hello! I'm Danica Gurdinak. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. I work with both children (12+) and adults. I graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a M.S. in Clinical & Counseling Psychology, as well as, a concentration in co-occurring disorders. Following this, I have been working in the field for five years. There is an old quote that says "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." This is a saying that I came to live by & is one that I hope to teach to my clients. Life is unfortunately not always sunshine & rainbows, but it is up to us to give ourselves the skills & tools we need to not suffer through it. Overall, I hope to gift my clients the support, guidance, & mindset to overcome and find their strengths. In DBT, the objective is to build a life worth living & that's the work I do with my clients.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Usually my first session is really about getting to know my client: their history, their family/important players, their preferences, and goals. It's also about rapport building and clients getting to know me!
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I keep it authentic, equal, and at times playful. I believe working with me feels like having someone truly care for you .
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
At this time, I provide individual therapy and specialize in mood disorders (depression, bipolar, anger), anxiety, BPD, & trauma. For the past five years, I have worked in all levels of care from residential/hospitals down to outpatient. I use various methods, mostly solution-focused, DBT, CBT, & ACT.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is a wonderful treatment option as it helps connect us with our authentic self, our values/morals, and building the life we want. It includes metaphors and external examples that help build insight and motivation to help us see challenges in a new light.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is my preferred method. I use it to provide the answers many are searching for in therapy. DBT includes a shift in mindset/lifestyle, coping skills, and further insight on self.
9 ratings with written reviews
November 6, 2025
Danica was so open to getting to know and so helpful and upfront with the roadmap of future therapy sessions!
July 23, 2025
Awesome first experience! I felt totally comfortable and that I could be fully transparent :) I look forward to more sessions in the future!
June 2, 2025
I love talking to Danica because she asks great questions, is an excellent listener, and helps me to process what is going on in my world.