- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Stephen
Stephen Carenza is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or with health. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
He uses plain conversation and focused techniques to help clients notice what’s not working and try practical changes. Sessions mix present-focused work with time spent looking at past patterns that keep repeating. The work is aimed at concrete problems such as parenting strain, grief, relationship conflict, or coping after separation.
Stephen’s methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. CBT provides tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns rooted in earlier relationships. Solution-focused work targets immediate steps toward clearer goals.
His background includes extensive social work experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and families earlier in his career, and he now focuses on adults age 22 and older for individual therapy. He also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and co-occurring mood or attention concerns.
Sessions are conducted in English from New Jersey. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Stephen approaches therapy online
Stephen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring relationship patterns and how past experiences influence present feeling and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy targets small, practical steps and clear goals to produce noticeable short-term change.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. He will work with clients to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences and may combine elements across approaches as the work unfolds.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to attend during a lunch break, follow a brief check-in on a low-energy day, or have a longer focused session when time allows. The aim is to integrate therapy into everyday routines so progress can be sustained alongside daily responsibilities.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting strain, and questions about life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused methods to address present problems and recurring patterns. Work often alternates between practical steps and examining past influences.
What is his clinical background?
He is an LCSW with eight years of experience and earlier work spanning social work roles with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LCSW in New Jersey and provides services from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.