- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Stephen
Stephen Rapsas is a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career doubts, depression, compassion fatigue, and other life changes. He also helps people dealing with grief, addiction concerns, anger, and questions about life purpose.
Rapsas uses clear, conversational sessions to help clients name pressing problems and find practical ways forward. He draws from Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are weighing change or feeling stuck.
His background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. Rapsas has worked with clients on family-of-origin issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and social anxiety among other concerns. Sessions aim to combine reflection with concrete skills people can try between meetings.
People seeking clearer direction after a job change, a breakup, health shifts, or caregiving strain will find a practical focus in sessions. Rapsas talks through goals, helps identify small steps, and checks in on what worked and what needs adjustment. The work is collaborative and grounded in real-life problems.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Stephen Rapsas uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective, offering reflective listening and gentle clarification so people can explain what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone feels unheard or unsure about priorities.He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety, low mood, or avoidance. CBT tools aim to break problems into manageable parts and to test small changes in daily life.
Motivational Interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and strengthen internal reasons for change. It is often helpful for people weighing career moves, habit changes, or steps after a loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits help people try consistent steps between sessions and keep work aligned with everyday life.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, grief, compassion fatigue, addictions, anger, and life purpose concerns.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines Client-Centered listening with CBT techniques to clarify thoughts and behaviors, and uses Motivational Interviewing to support decision making.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of mood and life adjustment issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a New Jersey LCSW, based in New Jersey and practicing under that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with 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.