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Stephen Carenza, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Stress and Parenting support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Solution-Focused work
About Stephen
Stephen Carenza, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with eight years of clinical practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting and relationship concerns, and he works with people dealing with depression, trauma and grief. Sessions are aimed at practical change and clearer next steps rather than abstract discussion.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. In sessions he helps clients identify patterns, test small behavior changes, and reflect on past experiences that shape current feelings. The style is direct and goal-oriented with room to talk through personal history.
Stephen has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. He also works with issues such as anger, sleep problems, impulsivity, and self-esteem, and supports people navigating life purpose, divorce, and co-occurring mood problems.
Practical tools are a central feature of his work. That can mean trying a different way to respond in a relationship, setting small behavioral experiments, or practicing new routines for sleep and stress. He also offers coaching-style support for life transitions and goal setting.
Stephen conducts sessions in English from his New Jersey practice. People who are 22 and older may be considered for individual therapy; anyone planning to reach out should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Stephen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this is practical work such as testing small behavior changes and tracking thought patterns. Psychodynamic work is used to look at how past relationships and experiences influence current feelings and reactions, often helping people notice recurring themes. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on concrete goals and small steps that move daily life forward, especially for people who want brief, goal-oriented sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked before, and then try methods that fit the client's needs. Sessions can shift over time as different problems and priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in this biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use exercises and homework between sessions so progress continues outside meeting times.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief as well as parenting and family challenges. Additional focuses include ADHD, sleep issues, anger, and relationship problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches. The work often combines noticing thought-behavior patterns with brief goal-focused exercises.
What is his professional background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience. His background includes work related to adoption, attachment, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New Jersey. Sessions are provided from his New Jersey practice.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the match and scheduling steps.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
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