Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Helen Stoeckert, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and life transitions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC00603200
- NPI
- 1841943529
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Helen 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
- Addictions
- Trauma recovery
- Grief and hospice
About Helen
Helen Stoeckert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 22 years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as depression, addiction, trauma and grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. Helen also addresses relationship strain, parenting stress, self-esteem, career shifts, and end-of-life or hospice-related emotional needs.
Her style centers on straightforward conversation and practical tools. She listens for what is getting in the way day to day and helps people try different ways of responding. Sessions often include learning concrete skills to manage anxiety and mood, and time to process loss or difficult experiences.
Helen uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person’s concerns and perspective. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going. Mindfulness-based practices are offered to help with stress, focus, and grounding during strong emotions.
Clients come for help with life changes large and small. That can mean addressing substance use, navigating identity-related stress, rebuilding after trauma, or preparing emotionally for hospice and end-of-life situations. Helen frames work as practical problem-solving plus time to feel and understand what happened.
Her practice balances talk and skills. Expect straightforward discussion, structured exercises when useful, and attention to immediate problems like sleep, concentration, or relationships. Sessions are presented in clear terms so busy people and parents can decide what to try next.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely to what matters most and shapes sessions around those concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with anxiety and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback about what helps and what does not so the approach can be refined over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings between sessions. These practical benefits help people keep therapy working alongside work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Helen works with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, self-esteem, career changes, and hospice or end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centered work with practical skill-building. Conversations are direct and focused on tangible steps and coping tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with people on a range of life and emotional concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can someone outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers