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Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey

Steven Cohen

Steven Cohen, LCSW

New Jersey

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Stress

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New Jersey
LCSW, licence 44SC05871100
NPI
1245664341
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

These details come from information Steven 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

  • Attachment based
  • Client centered
  • Cognitive behavioral

About Steven

Steven Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 14 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting concerns, and major life transitions. He also addresses issues like self-esteem, anger, career stress, and bipolar disorder.

In sessions he uses practical conversation and problem-focused strategies. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own goals and perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his practice when people need help identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques are used for work around strong feelings and improving emotional communication. Mindfulness tools are offered to help manage stress and bring attention to the present moment.

Steven approaches therapy in a straightforward manner. He listens to what is happening now, helps set clear goals, and works on skills people can use between sessions. He aims to make sessions practical and relevant to everyday life, including family and work demands.

People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The office is based in New Jersey and sessions are conducted in English.

BHow sessions work

How his approaches translate to online care

Steven uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape current patterns. This approach focuses on understanding how early bonds affect trust, closeness, and reactions in adult relationships. It can help when someone is dealing with commitment, communication, or family of origin issues.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try out different behaviors. CBT is practical and action-oriented, useful for anxiety, stress, low mood, and changing daily habits. Client-centered methods are woven in to keep the work focused on each person’s goals and preferences.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Steven will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and schedule. That means checking in regularly and adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other obligations. They can also allow for shorter check-ins or options that avoid needing to be on camera, depending on what the therapist and client agree will work best.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, career stress, bipolar disorder, and related areas such as attachment and family of origin concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He blends attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches, using conversational, skill-focused work to address feelings and behavior.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life-change issues.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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