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Themistoklis Bakelas

Themistoklis Bakelas

LCSW

New Jersey

Compassionate, practical care for everyday struggles

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05894900
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Supportive conversational style
    • Strengths focused
    • Motivational approaches

    About Themistoklis

    Themistoklis Bakelas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey who helps people facing relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression. He focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Sessions aim to build trust so people feel heard and can try new ways of coping.

    He brings nine years of experience from work in psychiatric hospital settings. That background informs a calm, conversational style. He uses clear questions and listens for strengths people already have. The therapist leans on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy when they fit a person's needs.

    Sessions are collaborative. Themistoklis favors a supportive, strength-based stance and encourages clients to set their own goals. He keeps things straightforward and will suggest strategies to test between sessions. Hours include lunches, evenings, and some weekends; all sessions are virtual according to his original biography.

    People looking for help with commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, emptiness, forgiveness, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders including Seasonal Affective Disorder, and workplace stress will find relevant experience. He frames progress as small, steady steps rather than instant fixes.

    Starting therapy involves selecting the Start Therapy button, filling out a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on availability. Fees vary with location and availability and use a subscription that may be canceled at any time.

  2. How his approaches translate to online therapy

    Themistoklis commonly uses Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy depending on what a person needs. Motivational Interviewing focuses on supporting a person’s own motivation to change, which helps with decisions, career shifts, and commitment concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into workable steps to reduce low mood and anxiety.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means experimenting with techniques and adjusting the plan as progress and needs become clearer.

    The original biography indicates all sessions are virtual, so confirm the exact session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove the need to travel. It also lets the therapist guide homework and behavioral experiments between sessions so change can continue outside appointment times.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Commitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Workplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    He focuses on relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and depression. Additional areas include commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace stress.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    He uses a casual, conversational approach that emphasizes support and direct inquiry. Sessions aim to build trust and identify practical steps clients can try between meetings.

    What is his clinical background?

    He has nine years of clinical experience and has worked in psychiatric hospitals since 2012. That experience informs his calm, practical way of working with people in distress.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, registered in New Jersey. His practice is based in New Jersey.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography states that all sessions are virtual. Confirm the exact session options and scheduling details before booking.

    How does pricing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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