Welcome to Renewal Counseling & Wellness!

My name is Carissa Vascimini, and I am a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and the founder of Renewal Counseling & Wellness.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from your identity, or simply exhausted from carrying so much weight on your own. Perhaps you find yourself constantly worrying, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like you're merely surviving rather than thriving. Whatever pain, stress, or transition has brought you to this page, I want you to know something vital: you do not have to navigate it alone.

I provide specialized individual therapeutic services to adolescents (12+) and adults facing challenges including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges.

My practice goes deeper than surface-level symptoms or generic checklists. Utilizing an integrated blend of relational, attachment-based, and trauma-focused lenses, we will collaborate to uncover the root causes of what keeps you feeling stuck. Together, we will safely explore and heal the protective parts of your inner world. I weave in practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to actively soothe your nervous system in real-time.

If you’re looking for a therapist who sits silently, nods thoughtfully, and says “and how does that make you feel?” on repeat, we may not be the right fit. Therapy should feel warm, honest, engaged, and occasionally funny. My clinical style is down-to-earth, collaborative, and conversational.

I fundamentally believe that meaningful, lasting change cannot happen in a vacuum—it begins within an authentic therapeutic relationship where you feel completely safe, supported, and understood. When you step into my space, you are welcome to show up exactly as you are.

Through our work together, you will cultivate root-level healing, practical emotional tools, healthier boundaries, and a lasting sense of personal resilience. I would be honored to support you in your journey toward healing, growth, and renewal.