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- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Virtual appointments
About Themistoklis
LCSW in New Jersey with nine years of experience, Themistoklis Bakelas focuses on relationship struggles, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. He uses conversational, collaborative sessions and offers virtual appointments during lunchtime, evenings, and some weekends. Sessions are with adults aged 18 and older and are conducted in English.
Bakelas draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address how past and present relationships shape feelings and behavior. He uses Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns and build motivation for change. Solution-Focused Therapy informs brief, goal-oriented steps when practical progress is the priority.
His approach is direct and strength-based. Sessions are conversational rather than highly formal. He asks targeted questions, discusses realistic steps, and helps clients test small changes between sessions.
Bakelas has worked in psychiatric hospital settings since 2012 and brings that clinical experience into outpatient work. He frames therapy as a collaborative project where the client’s goals guide the plan. The emphasis is on usable strategies for everyday problems like workplace stress, communication breakdowns, and periods of isolation.
People who come for help can expect a clear focus on current challenges and practical techniques to shift mood and behavior. Because all sessions are virtual, scheduling can include nonstandard hours such as lunchtime or evenings. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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How his approaches translate to virtual sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional responses. In sessions this means looking at patterns in close relationships and trying different ways of relating to reduce conflict and distance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In virtual work this often looks like identifying unhelpful thinking, testing beliefs, and practicing new behaviors between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
The biography states all sessions are virtual, but it does not list specific formats. Confirm the exact online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, support shorter check-ins during a lunch break, and avoid travel time. It also lets people try conversational, skills-focused work from a location that suits their schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with relationship issues, grief, self-esteem problems, career concerns, and depression. Additional focuses include commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, emptiness, forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, SAD, and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, direct, and strength-based style. Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical steps, and clear questions rather than a highly formal format.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience and has worked in psychiatric hospital settings since 2012.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
All sessions are virtual according to the biography. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.