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About Steven
Steven Cohen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 14 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, and he also helps people facing parenting challenges and major life changes. He approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Steven shapes conversations and plans around each person's needs. He uses straightforward talk to identify what feels most difficult now and practical steps to try between sessions. He emphasizes working together so goals are clear and achievable.
His work includes support for issues around self-esteem, anger, career stress, and the ups and downs of bipolar disorder. He also addresses deeper themes such as attachment wounds, family of origin problems, abandonment, and adoption or foster care concerns.
Steven draws on a mix of approaches including attachment-based methods, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness strategies. That mix lets him shift the focus as needs change in therapy.
People who come to him can expect practical tools as well as space to process difficult feelings. He aims to empower clients to make steady changes and to handle setbacks without losing momentum.
How attachment work and CBT translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions this often means tracking recurring themes in how a person connects, then practicing new responses to feel steadier in relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online work can use thought records, behavior experiments, and short homework tasks to shift patterns between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between obligations. Some formats may use less bandwidth or be shorter for quick check-ins, which can help keep momentum while juggling work and family life.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar challenges, and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.