Roberta Gelfand, LCSW
New Jersey LCSW supporting meaningful change
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Trauma and grief
About Roberta Gelfand
Roberta Gelfand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey who supports people navigating meaningful life changes. She has worked with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, career transitions, and other life-altering situations. Her experience encompasses both short-term problem solving and longer-term work to address patterns that interfere with daily functioning.
Her therapeutic style blends empathy and genuine presence with a mindful, client-centered stance while remaining direct and straightforward when clarity is needed. She creates a warm environment where clients can explore difficult topics and identify the thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping them from the life they want to lead. Roberta draws on multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-informed strategies, solution-focused interventions, and psychodynamic perspectives, tailoring each plan to the individual needs of the person in care.
Sessions emphasize collaboratively developed goals, practical skills, and growing self-awareness and self-compassion as pathways to change. Roberta frames mental health care as an investment in oneself, recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy, and offers steady support to clients as they move toward greater fulfillment.
Her therapeutic style blends empathy and genuine presence with a mindful, client-centered stance while remaining direct and straightforward when clarity is needed. She creates a warm environment where clients can explore difficult topics and identify the thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping them from the life they want to lead. Roberta draws on multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-informed strategies, solution-focused interventions, and psychodynamic perspectives, tailoring each plan to the individual needs of the person in care.
Sessions emphasize collaboratively developed goals, practical skills, and growing self-awareness and self-compassion as pathways to change. Roberta frames mental health care as an investment in oneself, recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy, and offers steady support to clients as they move toward greater fulfillment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Roberta Gelfand have?
Roberta Gelfand has 5 years of clinical experience.
Is Roberta Gelfand a licensed therapist?
Yes. Roberta holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her New Jersey license number is 44SC06057500.
In which languages does Roberta Gelfand provide therapy?
Roberta provides therapy in English.
Where is Roberta Gelfand located?
Roberta is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Roberta Gelfand as my therapist?
Roberta offers sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Roberta Gelfand work with international clients?
Roberta Gelfand does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Roberta Gelfand cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist 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?
Prospective clients can begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Roberta commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take actionable steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace of change and the therapist offers empathy and understanding—an approach that often benefits those working through relationship, self-esteem, or grief issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach; it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is effective for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Roberta works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and pace to each person's circumstances and comfort level.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to reach care from different locations. These options allow clients to engage in consistent work toward their goals while maintaining the continuity and responsiveness that therapy requires.