Roberta Gelfand , LCSW

Roberta Gelfand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey who supports people through transitions, relationship concerns, mood disorders, and life stressors. With five years of clinical experience, she works with adults facing issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, parenting challenges, career changes, grief, and a range of intimacy and family concerns. She brings an empathetic, genuine, and mindful presence to sessions while remaining direct and goal-oriented.

Her approach blends multiple therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. She draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies, trauma-informed care, solution-focused techniques, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor treatment plans to individual needs. Roberta helps clients identify the thoughts and behaviors that interfere with living the life they want and collaborates with them to develop concrete goals and coping skills.

Roberta creates a warm environment that encourages self-awareness and self-compassion, aiming to support clients as they build resilience and make meaningful changes. She frames mental health as an investment in well-being and recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy. Roberta is committed to supporting each person through their healing journey and helping them move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where people want to live more purposefully rather than be driven by avoidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building. CBT is often used for mood disorders, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with everyday challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a respectful therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to explore their own solutions. This approach supports work on self-esteem, relationships, grief, and identity-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Roberta Gelfand will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - and can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or manage caregiving and work responsibilities. These options support consistent care and make it possible to engage in therapy from the setting that works best for the client.