- Warm and direct
- Practical strategies
- Values-based work
About Roberta
Roberta Gelfand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and money or financial issues among many other concerns. She works with individuals facing life changes, trauma, ADHD, grief, and issues that affect day-to-day functioning. Her style is warm and direct, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
Roberta offers a calm, empathetic presence while keeping sessions practical. She listens closely to what matters to each person and uses clear, straightforward feedback. Sessions are adapted to fit a client’s needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her work draws on several approaches, including cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment principles, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and clarify values that guide decisions. This mix supports coping with anxiety, improving relationships, managing mood, and addressing patterns that repeat over time.
Roberta emphasizes building self-awareness and self-compassion as tools for change. She collaborates with clients to set clear goals and then breaks those goals into workable steps. Over time the focus shifts from symptom relief to practical skills for handling future challenges.
With five years of experience, Roberta combines a genuine, attentive approach with methods chosen to fit each person’s situation. She encourages anyone taking the first step toward help and supports them through the process.
Therapeutic approaches used in online care
Roberta uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to act on them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it can help with life transitions, motivation, and managing distress.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Roberta will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they set clear aims and then try techniques that match the client's needs, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people practice skills in real-life settings between sessions. Ask about available session formats when you schedule to choose what will work best for your routine and needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Roberta address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and many related concerns including eating, sleeping, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is empathetic, genuine, mindful and client-centered while also being direct and straightforward. She focuses on practical steps and clear goals in sessions.
What is her background and experience?
Roberta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, trauma, and life-change issues.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in New Jersey and holds the LCSW credential, listed as NJ LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Roberta?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.