Stephen Rapsas, LCSW

Stephen Rapsas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 28 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, career challenges, family-of-origin concerns, and a wide range of other mental health issues. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University, and he brings that combined training to each therapeutic relationship.

He is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured approach to identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - and integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into his work. This mix of methods allows him to adapt treatment to the specific needs and goals of each person he sees.

Stephen’s counseling style is warm, accepting, and interactive. He emphasizes compassion, dignity, and respect while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique circumstances of each client. Over the course of his career he has focused on concerns that include stress and anxiety, self-esteem, career and work issues, addiction and recovery challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, grief and loss, family difficulties, anger, social anxiety, and life transitions.

Throughout his practice he has aimed to support people in finding greater clarity, coping skills, and direction. His approach centers on meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively toward practical change and personal growth.