- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Cori-Ann
Cori-Ann Feiner-Escoto is a New Jersey psychologist with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults on trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses mood-related difficulties and stresses linked to illness, caregiving, and major life changes.
She frames the client as the expert in their own life and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than abstract concepts. Conversations aim to clarify what feels most urgent and what small changes might make everyday life more manageable.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with people coping with loss, domestic violence, and family-origin problems. She has supported those facing cancer, first responder stress, and separation or divorce. That experience informs a straightforward style that centers on coping skills and clearer communication.
Therapeutic methods she draws on include cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for emotion regulation, and acceptance-based work to clarify values and direction. Existential perspectives are used when life questions and meaning become central. Client-centered techniques guide conversations so the person's priorities shape each session.
People who appreciate direct conversation and practical tools tend to do well. The first appointment usually looks at immediate concerns and sets a short-term plan. To begin, choose the online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches that shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small meaningful actions even when feelings are difficult. It can help when life feels stuck or when you want clearer direction about what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful reactions and reduce distress. It is often useful for mood and self-esteem concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's priorities and uses open conversation to guide the work. This approach supports people who want a collaborative, listening-focused process.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor what is tried based on the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as different strategies are tested and refined.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce travel time for someone juggling work or school. Many people find it simple to try a single session and then decide whether to continue with the chosen format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical conversation focused on strengths and small steps. Sessions combine skills work and values-based discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, loss, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a New Jersey psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00435100) based in New Jersey.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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