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- CBT
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About Stephen
LCSW Stephen Carenza is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with eight years of experience as a therapist. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and parenting challenges. Sessions focus on practical tools and conversational work to address daily struggles and longer-term patterns.
Stephen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and solution-focused work. He uses CBT to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. He uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships and experiences shape current reactions. He uses solution-focused techniques to set concrete short-term goals and develop steps toward them.
People who come to him often want help with family and parenting pressures, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, or coping with life changes. He also addresses adoption and foster care topics, attachment questions, caregiver stress, and issues such as impulsivity, jealousy, or commitment concerns. His approach emphasizes clear short-term goals alongside deeper exploration when needed.
Sessions normally involve talking through recent events, identifying patterns, and trying small strategies between meetings. He may use structured exercises from CBT or brief goal-setting tools from solution-focused work. When relevant, he reviews history that helps explain current difficulties and patterns.
Stephen practices in New Jersey and sees adults for individual therapy. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and the intake process begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Stephen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused work in sessions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep trouble, or low mood. Solution-focused work emphasizes quick goal setting and practical steps to create immediate change for problems such as parenting stress or relationship conflicts.He also draws on psychodynamic ideas when looking at how past relationships shape current reactions. That approach helps people understand recurring patterns and emotional responses that come up in daily life. Together the methods allow both short-term progress and deeper reflection as needed, and Stephen will collaborate with each person to find the right mix based on goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. They also let people use video or audio options depending on what feels most practical. Ask about available formats during the intake so sessions match your routine and needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting pressures, grief, trauma and related concerns such as sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and life changes.
What methods does he use in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and solution-focused techniques to address thinking patterns, explore past influences, and set short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a therapist working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices with clients located in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location. Confirm payment and scheduling details when you begin the intake process.
What should I do to start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.