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Evan Farrell

Practical, person-focused support for life changes

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Evan

Evan Farrell is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New Jersey. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with major life changes. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

He approaches work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He uses a humanistic, strengths-based style that centers the person’s goals. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.

Background and approach

In sessions he draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy among other approaches. That mix helps with painful emotions, unhelpful thinking patterns, and building skills for everyday life. He also brings existential ideas when clients are wrestling with meaning and life direction.

Farrell describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people define practical steps and practices they can try between sessions. The emphasis is on small, realistic changes that add up over time.

With five years of professional experience and the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he supports clients who want clearer communication, better coping skills, and greater confidence. He offers sessions online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging and adapts the format to fit each person’s needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and living with difficult situations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress in the moment.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to tailor approaches based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan together over time.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and people who prefer to meet from home. These formats allow continuing work between sessions and make it easier to practice skills in real-life moments. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy practical and focused on changes that fit everyday life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Evan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and grief, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a humanistic, strengths-based style that centers respect and sensitivity. Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical goals rather than lectures.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a mental health practitioner.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with NJ LCSW number 44SC06092600, and practices in New Jersey.
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?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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