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Dara Fucci
LCSW

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I’m a warm, straightforward therapist who is active in session and honest without being harsh. I support clients dealing with shame, anxiety, people-pleasing, and self-sabotage. I see emotions as meaningful data rather than something to hide or “get over,” and I’ll help you understand why you feel the way you do. Together, we’ll map the patterns between your thoughts, feelings, and choices and gently challenge beliefs that keep you stuck. I offer both validation and concrete tools so you leave each session with insight and practical next steps.

About Dara

Location

Virtual, New Jersey

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Creative, Empowering, Exploratory, Mindful

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Body Image, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Depression, Eating Disorders, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Black community, First responders, Geriatric clients, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Veterans

Years of Experience

2+
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I offer both validation and concrete tools so you leave each session with insight and practical next steps.

License number

#44SC06310600

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic

Languages Spoken

English

Education

BA - Psychology, Ramapo College of NJ Master’s - MSW, Ramapo College of NJ Clinical License in Social Work; LCSW (44SC06310600) - Active 2/2024 Complex Trauma Certification (30 hour online training) - PESI, completed 2/2/2024 Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; LCADC (37LC00313100) – Active 6/2020

Interests

Outside of work, I’m very family-oriented and spend much of my free time planning meaningful experiences with my husband and daughter—anything from simple game nights to local “adventures” and themed celebrations. I also enjoy creative projects like writing, designing worksheets and tools, and learning new skills, which give me an outlet for both reflection and play. In addition, I value ongoing personal growth, so I’m often reading about human behavior, habits, and well-being and looking for ways to apply those ideas in my own life. Altogether, my interests help me stay grounded, curious, and balanced, which carries over into the way I show up at work.