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As a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Counselor and Psychotherapist, I have treated people who have struggled with anxiety, depression, family-of-origin issues, career challenges (as well as numerous other mental health issues) over the last 27 years.
My college education consists of a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Social Work (Rutgers University). My therapy approach combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I have CBT Certification), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, along with a variety of other modalities.
My counseling style is accepting, kind, warm, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with compassion, dignity, and respect. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment to meet your unique needs.
When I entered the field of counseling many years ago, it was my aim to fulfill my life’s mission: to help those in need. I have had the opportunity to do so over the years and have witnessed the positive impact on the clients that I’ve been privileged to help.
I look forward to helping you with the specific challenges that you are facing. Feel free to contact me today!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
NJ LCSW 44SC00068200
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephen Rapsas. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
My weekly sessions with Stephen are one of the staples of my life at this point - he provides a great ear and insight. Forces me, in a wonderful way, to focus on what needs to be focused on and self-reflection. Wish I had met him many years ago. Been a Godsend.
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Stephen is a great therapist and a great man. I've gotten so much out of his therapy.
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 years and 2 months
So far it's been great
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Stephen is a fantastic therapist. He is respectful and relatable. He also has a lot of experience. I feel grateful to be able to get his help.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
Great guy you should be happy to have you on your team
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Rapsas is attentive, inquisitive, and offers extremely helpful advice/suggestions for coping with difficult feelings and situations. He's helped me acquire a more positive outlook on the things in my life that I find challenging.
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem