
Stephen Rapsas
Compassionate, experienced therapist for adults
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Compassionate, experienced therapist for adults
Start with Stephen RapsasLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Stephen Rapsas is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 28 years of experience supporting people facing anxiety, depression, family-of-origin issues, career challenges and other mental health concerns. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University, and he is certified in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
His work integrates client-centered therapy with CBT, rational emotive behavior therapy and a range of other modalities, with treatment tailored to each person’s needs. He brings an accepting, warm and interactive style to sessions, and places importance on treating people with compassion, dignity and respect.
Early in his career he set out to help those in need, and over nearly three decades he has witnessed meaningful improvement in the individuals he’s worked with. He looks forward to assisting with the specific challenges a person may be facing and welcomes inquiries to begin the process.
Many people ask whether online therapy truly helps. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most individuals.
A major benefit is flexibility - people can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to fit regular care into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity during transitions in life.
Sessions are provided by licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they prefer a different fit. For many, online therapy offers an accessible and practical route to address everyday mental health needs.