- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Stephen
Stephen Rapsas is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with 28 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and family-of-origin problems. He also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, grief, anger, and caregiver stress.
Stephen uses straightforward conversation to help people sort what matters most. He combines client-centered listening with practical tools to change thinking and behavior. That means time is spent both understanding what led to a problem and trying small, manageable steps to feel different in daily life.
His background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. Over nearly three decades he has helped people facing career transitions, mood concerns, and relationship struggles related to family history. He also works with people dealing with addiction and compassion fatigue.
In sessions he draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a working relationship and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and action. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding their own reasons to change. The focus is practical: clearer thinking, better coping, and more usable choices.
Stephen aims to talk plainly about forgiveness, codependency, isolation, and self-esteem so people can weigh options and try new ways of coping. He asks about everyday routines and helps set steps that fit a person’s life. The next step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Stephen practices in New Jersey and offers services in English. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a helpful working relationship. Online sessions can use that same plain conversation to clarify what matters and to explore feelings like shame or guilt. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and uses short, concrete exercises to shift them. CBT works well for anxiety, low mood, and self-critical thinking. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and can be used when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggest a plan to try for a few sessions. That plan can be adjusted as the person notices what is useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or an alternative if that helps them participate. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent with daily life without promising particular outcomes.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, family-of-origin issues, and related problems like guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT to identify self-critical thoughts and try manageable behavior changes.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University and has worked in the field for 28 years.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and practices there.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.