Therapist profile
Stephen Rapsas, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW in New Jersey - Stress and Relationship Strain
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC00068200
- NPI
- 1891880464
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- Codependency concerns
- CBT and client-centered
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephen
Stephen Rapsas is an NJ LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 28 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, caregiver strain, and issues connected to family of origin and codependency. He talks with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or drained by other people’s needs and moods.
Stephen uses clear, straightforward conversation to identify what is causing distress. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person in front of him and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people test different ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions are interactive and practical rather than abstract.
He helps people spot patterns such as people-pleasing, trouble saying no, and losing a sense of self in relationships. He also supports those coping with grief, anger, addiction concerns, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Work can include setting limits, improving communication, and managing mood and stress.
Stephen trained in counseling and social work, holding a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. He practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. He does not accept international clients.
To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the person’s concerns and perspective. In practice that looks like listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and prioritizing the client’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address compulsive or avoidant patterns. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on building the client’s own reasons for change and can be useful for addictions, habits, or readiness to shift long-standing patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will discuss what seems most useful based on a client’s goals and what has or hasn’t helped before. He collaborates with each person to blend techniques that fit their situation and preferences rather than relying on a single method.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can help fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it, and remove travel time. Some approaches like CBT translate well to remote sessions because they use structured exercises and between-session tasks that can be reviewed together.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, caregiver strain, addictions, family of origin issues, and relationship patterns such as codependency.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices in an interactive, person-focused manner using Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide conversations and practical change.
How much experience does he have?
Stephen has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress, career, and family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he work?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and practices with a New Jersey location listed on his profile.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what are the formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking by following the site process, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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