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Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey

Elizan Morales

Elizan Morales, LCSW

New Jersey

Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Indiana
LCSW, licence 34012433A
Licensed in Delaware
LCSW, licence Q1-0012750
Licensed in Pennsylvania
LCSW, licence CW025702
Licensed in New Jersey
LCSW, licence 44SC06121200
NPI
1649820069
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

These details come from information Elizan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma informed methods
  • Practical skill building

About Elizan

Elizan Morales is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with six years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.

Before focusing on clinical social work, he completed a Master of Science in General/Special Elementary Education and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University with an emphasis on mental and behavioral health. His background includes work at Hunterdon Behavioral Health and several years supporting adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Elizan uses a range of evidence-based approaches in sessions. He draws from cognitive behavioral ideas, expressive therapies, mindfulness, trauma-focused methods, psychodynamic approaches, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy to address symptoms and patterns that get in the way of daily life.

In conversation he aims to be straightforward and culturally aware. Sessions typically involve discussing current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing practical skills that can be used between meetings. He also pays attention to how relationships and past experiences shape present struggles.

Outside of clinical work he lives in New Jersey with his spouse and two Shih Tzus and spends free time walking the dogs and watching soccer. His style is goal-directed and service-minded, focused on clear steps people can use to feel more capable handling life's demands.

BHow sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Elizan commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness-based practices. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises. Mindfulness work introduces short attention and breathing practices to lower immediate stress and improve focus.

He also integrates trauma-focused methods and expressive therapies when appropriate. Trauma-focused approaches look at how past experiences influence current reactions and use gradual, structured techniques to reduce distress. Expressive therapies use creative activities or verbal expression to access feelings that are hard to name and to practice new ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, daily responsibilities, and comfort level. Plans can change as progress is made and priorities shift.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the profile does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can be scheduled during a lunch break, or sessions can avoid needing travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use video or phone in different situations, and Elizan will help determine which setup best supports the work and your practical needs.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Indiana, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral approaches, expressive therapies, mindfulness, trauma-focused work, psychodynamic ideas, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy in a practical, skills-oriented way.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults, and prior professional experience dating back to 2010 in behavioral health settings.

Is he licensed and where?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and holds licensure in New Jersey as listed in his profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He accepts international clients as stated in his profile.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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