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Mitchell Rouzie

Calm, practical therapy for adult concerns

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

About Mitchell

Mitchell Rouzie is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. He practices in New Jersey and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship concerns. He brings a respectful, nonjudgmental approach to sessions and focuses on practical ways to address problems that matter in daily life.

His style is interactive and validating. He listens closely, offers clear feedback, and helps clients notice patterns that keep problems going.

Background and approach

Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Mitchell draws on a mix of methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed work, and emotionally-focused strategies. He also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the goals.

In practice that means exploring past relationships, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and building emotional awareness. He has long experience supporting people affected by trauma, including survivors of major incidents and members of the armed forces and first responders. He also addresses parenting, grief, and workplace stress alongside mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through a variety of online formats. To begin, a brief matching questionnaire helps pair people with a suitable schedule and format.

How his therapeutic methods work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape present feelings and expectations. Online sessions can uncover recurring patterns in relationships and help people build more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change feelings and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and daily stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mitchell collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. He adjusts strategies over time based on what is most helpful, and he explains options in clear, straightforward terms so clients understand the plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions work when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins or support between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations while keeping the focus on progress and problem solving.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related areas listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapy style?
The approach is interactive and validating. He listens closely, gives clear feedback, and tailors work to each person's needs.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 35 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in New Jersey and is an LCSW. The license is recorded as NJ LCSW 44SC05947200.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility in how people meet.
How do I get started with therapy here?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
35 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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