Stephen Carenza, LCSW
- Family and parenting support
- Anxiety and mood care
- Adoption and attachment work
About Stephen Carenza
His practice emphasizes building a nonjudgmental, trusting therapeutic relationship in which clients and their families can explore emotions, develop coping skills, and work toward clearer goals. Stephen integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs and circumstances. He also brings attention to attachment-related concerns, abandonment, caregiver stress, and life transitions that affect family functioning and individual well-being.
Stephen offers practical, goal-oriented support for relationship issues, parenting challenges, mood and impulse concerns, and the broader stresses that come with change. He is licensed in New Jersey as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). He is not accepting new clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephen Carenza have?
Stephen Carenza has 8 years of experience.
Is Stephen Carenza a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW. License details: NJ LCSW 44SC06026900.
In which languages does Stephen Carenza provide therapy?
Stephen Carenza provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephen Carenza located?
Stephen Carenza is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Stephen Carenza as my therapist?
You can work with Stephen Carenza through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephen Carenza work with international clients?
Stephen Carenza does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephen Carenza cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Stephen integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused techniques into online work to meet a range of concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns that stem from past relationships and unconscious dynamics to help clients gain insight into recurring emotional struggles and relationship challenges. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes present goals and small, achievable steps to create change quickly and is often useful for clients seeking targeted progress on issues such as parenting, family conflict, or life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephen collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative, goal-oriented stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while preserving the core therapeutic work of building insight, skills, and improved coping.