Roberta Gelfand, LCSW

Licensed in New Jersey · 5 years in practice

Roberta Gelfand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06057500 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1255800066 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Roberta

Roberta Gelfand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges. She works with adults on issues like trauma, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and career strain. Her tone is straightforward and compassionate, and she aims to make it easier to talk about hard things.

Roberta uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. Sessions focus on identifying practical steps, spotting unhelpful thoughts, and trying small changes between meetings.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and client-centered listening so people can try what fits best for them. Her meetings are warm and down-to-earth. She offers clear guidance when needed and encourages self-reflection and self-compassion.

Together with clients, she sets goals and tracks small wins that build into larger change. Roberta draws on five years of clinical experience in New Jersey and works from a social work perspective. She will adapt session pacing and techniques to match a client's situation, whether they need coping strategies for daily stress or support through big life transitions.

People who choose her can expect practical homework, gentle challenge, and coaching around communication and self-care. The focus is on manageable steps toward better sleep, clearer boundaries, calmer moods, and more satisfying relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Roberta lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Roberta names

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Online support

Approaches to try in online sessions

Roberta often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation by focusing on what matters most and taking small steps toward it.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that fuel worry or low mood and to practice different responses. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can help with sleep problems, anger, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Roberta collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. Together they set goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people meet face-to-face when they want more interaction, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can support quick check-ins, and text messaging suits brief updates or reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep progress moving forward.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Roberta help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues. Other areas include trauma, grief, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is empathetic and direct. She combines warm listening with practical suggestions and straightforward feedback.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Roberta has five years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns in New Jersey.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Roberta offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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