Roberta Gelfand , LCSW

Roberta Gelfand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey, offering psychotherapy to people navigating meaningful life changes and emotional challenges. As an LCSW - a licensed mental health professional trained in psychotherapy and care coordination - she works with individuals facing depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, relationship and parenting difficulties, career obstacles, and the transitions that accompany major life events.

Her therapeutic stance blends empathy and genuine presence with a direct, straightforward manner. She practices in a client-centered and mindful way that respects each person’s unique experience while remaining focused on practical steps toward change. Roberta draws from a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and psychodynamic methods, and she tailors each treatment plan to match individual needs and goals.

In sessions she collaborates with clients to set actionable goals, identify patterns of thought and behavior that limit well-being, and build skills that support greater self-awareness and self-compassion. Roberta views attention to mental health as an investment in personal growth and offers steady support for those taking the courageous step to begin therapy. She is committed to guiding people toward a fuller, more satisfying life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapeutic Care

Roberta integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward chosen values. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their experiences and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Roberta works together with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access support from home, at work, or while traveling, and allow licensed professionals and therapists to tailor the format and pace of care to each individual’s circumstances.