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Online therapist

Steven Cohen

Practical therapy grounded in relationships

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

About Steven

Steven Cohen is a licensed social worker who uses a practical, respectful approach to therapy. He draws on 14 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and life changes. He offers straightforward support and adapts conversations to each person's situation.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals and steady progress. He listens carefully first, then offers tools from different approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-focused ideas.

Background and approach

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help calm intense feelings and improve day-to-day coping. Steven says every plan is shaped to fit the person in front of him. That means talking through what matters most, trying out practical strategies, and adjusting as needs change.

He emphasizes respect and sensitivity throughout the work. He brings attention to how relationships and early patterns affect current challenges. This helps when communication, trust, or emotional connection are part of the problem.

For parents, the focus often includes ways to reduce stress while strengthening routines and boundaries. Sessions are offered by a licensed clinician based in New Jersey. Steven aims to create a collaborative setting where people feel understood and supported as they make changes.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and reactions. Online sessions can use that work to identify interaction patterns and practice new ways of connecting with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes practical exercises that clients can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out what fits best based on a person’s goals, preferences, and how they respond to early sessions. That may mean blending strategies from attachment work, CBT, or mindfulness to meet changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules or to continue work during life transitions. Many people find that a mix of richer video conversations and shorter text or chat check-ins helps keep progress moving between longer sessions.

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.

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 does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, self-esteem, bipolar issues, and related topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, and family of origin problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions typically mix supportive conversation with strategies from cognitive behavioral, attachment-focused, and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with a range of concerns related to stress, relationships, and parenting.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey. The license is listed as NJ LCSW 44SC05871100 and his practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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