- Warm and interactive
- Problem focused
- Rutgers educated
About Stephen
Stephen Rapsas is a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of practice. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, career stress, grief, and codependency concerns. His manner is warm and interactive, and he aims to treat people with compassion and respect.
Rapsas earned a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and uses Motivational Interviewing to support change. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building skills to manage feelings and relationships.
His style is accepting and tailored to each person. He listens first, then helps set concrete goals. Conversations can include skill practice, thought reframing, and problem-solving for daily challenges like work stress or caregiver strain.
Over nearly three decades he has worked with people dealing with family-of-origin issues, communication problems, substance concerns, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses shame, guilt, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. He aims to help people notice small changes that add up over time.
To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's availability. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes focused listening and responding to each person's concerns, helping people feel heard and shaping sessions around their priorities. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring feelings such as emptiness or shame.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often includes simple exercises and thought records to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress in everyday life.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are feeling stuck or uncertain about change by exploring their own motivations and reinforcing small steps forward. It can be helpful for addressing addictions, career shifts, and caregiver burnout.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals, try methods that fit the client's preferences, and adjust techniques over time. Together they decide which tools feel most useful for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
Regarding online therapy logistics, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options. Those practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while working toward their goals.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Stephen address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, career issues, and codependency among other challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is accepting, kind, and interactive, focusing on listening first and then tailoring practical strategies to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience as a clinician in mental health settings, supporting a wide range of concerns over that time.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He is a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.