- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Steven
Steven Cohen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 14 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, depression, and life transitions. He also supports those navigating career questions, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar disorder.
His practice uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods. In sessions he focuses on how feelings and interaction patterns affect daily life. He helps people name emotions that are hard to describe and notice how those feelings shape behavior.
Steven also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness. He blends these approaches to create straightforward, practical conversations. Sessions tend to focus on small, concrete steps that can change how someone reacts to stress or conflict.
He has worked with a broad range of concerns related to family of origin, abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and communication problems. Steven also addresses matters such as body image, commitment and control issues, dependent and avoidant personality concerns, and aspects of alternative sexual culture like BDSM and kink when they are relevant.
People who come to him are often looking for clear tools and ideas to manage feelings, repair important relationships, or cope with major life changes. He asks questions, listens, and helps people map practical next steps they can try between sessions.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name core emotions and the patterns those feelings create in relationships. It is often used when emotions feel overwhelming or hard to describe and when interaction patterns keep repeating. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early attachment experiences shape present relationship habits and reactions. This approach can help people understand why they respond to stress or closeness in particular ways. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client’s perspective and priorities, giving room for people to lead the conversation about what matters most. Together these methods support both feeling-based work and practical problem solving. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can evolve as work progresses. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be useful when someone prefers not to use video, has limited bandwidth, or needs a time that fits between other responsibilities.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, career questions, and bipolar disorder.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. Sessions focus on naming emotions and changing interaction patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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