Profile / United States
Roseann Zelaya, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Caregiver stress
About Roseann
Roseann Zelaya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Roseann talks plainly and directly about what brings someone into therapy and works with each person to set realistic steps forward.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in ways that fit each person's needs. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and build small routines that reduce overwhelm. Conversations are practical and focused on what to try between sessions.
Roseann has worked across settings during her five years of practice in New Jersey. That experience informs how she structures sessions to be concrete and goal-oriented. She also draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions grounded in the person's own priorities and pace.
Common topics she addresses include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, and drug and alcohol addiction. She also helps with feelings like guilt, shame, isolation, and low self-love by breaking issues into manageable steps.
People meet with Roseann to create clear plans for change, learn coping skills, and practice new ways of responding to stressors. She asks practical questions, sets doable tasks, and reviews progress each week.
How CBT and related approaches are used online
Roseann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase stress and anxiety and then test alternative thoughts and actions. CBT sessions often include short practical tasks and check-ins to track progress between meetings.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities, listening closely and adjusting pace based on what the person says they want to work on. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills-based work for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when those areas are relevant.
Finding the right approach is something Roseann treats as a collaborative process. She will review goals, try techniques, and change course when a method does not feel useful. The focus is on matching methods to a person's needs and preferences rather than assuming one single path.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Roseann structures online work around practical tasks, homework, and regular progress reviews to keep momentum between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes plus related issues like caregiver stress and isolation.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on practical exercises and small behavior changes to test what works.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults in New Jersey settings. That time shapes a practical, skills-oriented approach.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided within New Jersey practice parameters.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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