Steven Cohen, LCSW
Practical, story-focused therapy for life challenges
Details
| Name | Steven Cohen |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | New Jersey |
| Licensed in | New Jersey |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Steven
Steven Cohen is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 14 years of experience to his practice in New Jersey. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, career decisions, and major life changes.
Steven works in English and uses a respectful, direct style in sessions. He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe life stories and Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships.
Background and approach
He also uses Client-Centered and cognitive tools to make therapy practical and goal-focused. Conversations are shaped around what each person needs rather than a rigid formula. Sessions are conversational and based on collaboration.
Steven listens for what matters most, then helps people name patterns and try small, doable changes. For some concerns he uses emotion-focused methods to help clarify and shift painful feelings. Steven has worked across varied settings over his 14-year career, giving him a broad view of common stressors and relationship conflicts.
He says the first step is often the hardest, and aims to make that step clearer and less overwhelming. People who come to him usually want hands-on strategies and a chance to tell their story in a new way. Steven tailors plans to each person’s situation and helps track progress over time.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Steven works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Steven directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Steven directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Attachment-Based Work Online
Steven often uses Narrative Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite parts that cause pain or block change. This approach is useful for identity concerns, life transitions, and chronic patterns that feel stuck.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and emotional reactions. It helps people recognize recurring patterns in relationships and practice new ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase closeness.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Steven works with each person to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and nonverbal cues, phone can be used when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and chat or text helps with brief check-ins or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to keep continuity across weeks.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Steven help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and related family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative, drawing on Narrative approaches and practical techniques to reframe stories and try small changes.
How much experience does he have?
Steven has 14 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice in New Jersey.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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