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Steven Cohen

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Steven Cohen, LCSW

New Jersey

LCSW - Anger and relationship concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05871100
  • NPI1245664341
  • Experience14 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationNew Jersey

About

  • Anger management
  • Attachment issues
  • CBT methods

About Steven

Steven Cohen is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and life changes.

He focuses on straightforward, practical conversation. Sessions look at what is causing distress and what can be changed. He uses clear tools to manage reactions, improve communication, and reduce tension in daily life.

Steven blends several approaches depending on the issue. He draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Emotionally-focused ideas help when feelings get stuck in close relationships.

Mindfulness exercises are used to slow down strong impulses and make calmer choices. Client-centered principles guide how sessions are paced, letting the person set priorities. He works with issues ranging from abandonment and family of origin concerns to body image, commitment and control difficulties.

Sessions are conversational but goal-oriented. People who come for anger concerns might practice noticing triggers, trying alternative responses, and repairing strained interactions. For parenting or relationship problems he helps people develop clearer communication and practical strategies to reduce conflict.

Steven practices in New Jersey and works in English. If you want to explore whether his approach fits your needs, follow the site's steps to see online therapy options and schedule an initial session.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work in remote sessions looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current reactions. Online meetings can examine interaction styles, triggers, and repair strategies that affect close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; online sessions often include homework and brief skills practice between meetings. Mindfulness exercises can be guided during a session and practiced afterward to reduce impulsive reactions and lower anger intensity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That selection can change over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Confirm current session formats before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. The main practical benefits of remote work are convenience and flexibility: it can make scheduling easier, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins on busy days. Remote sessions can also focus on skills that fit into everyday routines, such as brief mindfulness practices, communication scripts to try between meetings, and real-time problem-solving for work or home stress.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and related family of origin topics.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a mix of client-centered conversation, attachment-based ideas, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness. Sessions are practical and focused on changing reactions and interactions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional work experience as a clinician.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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