Holly Semeniuk, LAC, is a Licensed Associate Counselor, who received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Saint Peter's University, a Master of Arts in Education under Psychological Studies and her School Counseling Certification from Seton Hall University, and a Master of Arts in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University. Holly is working under a licensed clinical supervisor at ITI-NJ to obtain the required supervised hours needed to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Prior to ITI-NJ, Holly worked in a variety of settings and roles, including, as an adolescent counselor at the Morris County Youth Shelter, as a school counselor in a public school, as an academic advisor at the college level, and as a teacher at a private school.
As a former athlete and certified personal trainer, Holly developed an interest in the impact of exercise, physical activity, nutrition, and healthy habits on general wellness and mental health. In addition, Holly recently completed an Eating Disorders Training Certification (EDTC) from the Telehealth Certification Institute. Holly has experience helping clients of all ages with anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image/self-esteem issues, disordered eating, stress, ADHD, school issues, relationship issues, and is an ally for the LGBTQ+ community.
Holly believes in approaching each client in a holistic manner and as a unique individual. She does so by using a combination of psychodynamic therapy to better understand their past and how it is contributing to current challenges, as well as CBT and solution-focused models to foster cognitive and behavioral changes, and an improvement in overall functioning. In addition, where needed, Holly likes to incorporate interventions that help with developing healthier habits, goal setting, skill-building, coping strategies, mindfulness/being present, stress management, boundary setting, self-care, identifying one's individual strengths, increasing positivity, and improving communication with others.
When not working, Holly enjoys travel, hiking, camping, bike rides, photography, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
NJ Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners
Practicing Licensed Associate Counselor
License # 37AC00662000
