Therapist profile
Christopher McCarthy, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Relationships and Codependency concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 089365; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05930000; LCSW, Connecticut / 58.011205; LCSW, California / 117774; LCSW, Nevada / 13587-C
- NPI
- 1821467028
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- CBT based work
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotion-focused methods
About Christopher
Christopher McCarthy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience based in New Jersey. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to relationships and intimacy. He also supports clients with ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep and eating issues, and identity matters such as LGBT and gender dysphoria.
Christopher uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people untangle patterns that keep them stuck. He leans on cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered listening to spot unhelpful habits and test small changes. Sessions move at a measured pace and focus on what the person wants to change first.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies when they fit the work, bringing in emotion-focused methods to address relationship and intimacy concerns. The emphasis is on learning skills people can use between sessions rather than long lectures or jargon.
Clients who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing themselves in relationships may find the work relevant. Christopher also supports people wrestling with abandonment issues, codependency, body image, shame and guilt, and communication problems.
Sessions are offered in English and Christopher accepts international clients. He describes therapy as collaborative and practical: shaping goals together, practicing new responses, and checking progress as you go.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites you to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect your values. It can help when avoidance or getting stuck in worry makes daily life smaller. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and sleep or eating challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on patterns in relationships and on identifying and naming emotions that drive interaction. It can help with intimacy, communication problems, and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review what matters most to you, try strategies together, and adjust methods based on how you respond. That collaborative process aims to match techniques to your goals rather than sticking to a single method.
The biography notes teletherapy as an option, but it does not list every session format. Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time that would otherwise block an appointment. Licensed professionals can use online work to teach coping skills, practice boundary-setting, and rehearse new conversations in ways that translate into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Nevada
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship and intimacy issues, plus ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping problems, and identity-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on skills and small changes informed by CBT and client-centered listening.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
The biography mentions teletherapy; confirm current session formats and options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.