Therapist profile
Christopher McCarthy, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 089365; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05930000; LCSW, Connecticut / 58.011205; LCSW, California / 117774; LCSW, Nevada / 13587-C
- NPI1821467028
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- CBT based work
- ACT and DBT skills
- EMDR when needed
About Christopher
Christopher McCarthy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with ten years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar, and career or life-change challenges. He also focuses on attachment and identity issues, body image, codependency, and other related concerns.
He trained in clinical psychology and clinical social work and uses several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a major part of his work, and he also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when relevant. He adapts these methods to practical goals rather than following a single formula.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different strategies. That can mean learning skills to manage strong feelings, practicing new ways to talk with others, or shifting unhelpful thinking habits. Humor and straightforward feedback may appear in sessions when useful.
He offers teletherapy options and works with clients who live in New Jersey and internationally. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Christopher emphasizes collaboration. He helps people name clear, practical steps they can use between sessions. The focus is on manageable changes that reduce reactivity, improve relationships, and make daily life easier.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice actions that align with those values. It’s often useful for reducing reactive behaviors and living with uncomfortable feelings without letting those feelings drive actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and responses. That can be helpful for managing anger, anxiety, or sleep and eating issues.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and try strategies together to see what fits. Sessions often mix methods rather than sticking to one named model, so adjustments are made based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The biography indicates teletherapy is offered, but it does not list specific formats here. Confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and support steady practice of skills between sessions. Some formats can be simpler for quick check-ins or for people who prefer not to be on camera, while others allow more in-depth, paced conversations. Licensed professionals can help match session timing and structure to your goals and routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Nevada
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as control problems and codependency.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He favors practical, goal-focused conversations that combine skills practice with honest feedback. Sessions can include learning emotion regulation, communication practice, and cognitive strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, relationship, and identity concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with New York and New Jersey LCSW credentials, based in New Jersey.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes teletherapy options; confirm current session formats when booking to be certain which options are available.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.