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Stephen Rosenheck

Stephen Rosenheck

LCSW-R

Therapist · New York · 30+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical therapy for anger and stress

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  • Warm and down-to-earth
  • Practical skill building
  • Evidence-based methods

About Stephen

Stephen Rosenheck is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in New York. He brings a warm, down-to-earth presence to sessions and aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about. Stephen helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship or intimacy concerns, and anger. He works with many common life challenges, including low self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting strain. Communication problems and questions about life purpose are other areas he addresses. His background includes long experience in individual therapy and work with relationship difficulties. In sessions Stephen emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens for patterns that keep people stuck and then helps them try different ways of responding. This often means practicing small changes between sessions and checking what works. Clients can expect a calm, approachable style. Stephen aims to create space for people to talk about painful topics without jargon. He focuses on what people want to change and on simple tools to support that change. With three decades of experience, Stephen draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work. He tailors the approach to each person's needs and priorities, helping people set clear goals and measure progress over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Stephen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful habits and building new skills. One common approach works on recognizing thought and behavior patterns that feed anxiety or anger, then testing small behavioral changes to see what helps. Another approach targets relationship and communication habits by practicing new ways of expressing needs and listening, which can reduce conflict and improve intimacy. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and circumstances. Together they track what is helpful and adjust the plan over time. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. It can also support shorter check-ins when time is limited and make it simpler to keep continuity during travel or relocation. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LCSW-R
Languages
English
License (New York)
LCSW-R · No. 017182
NPI
1477997526

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Stephen addresses stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, communication problems, and life purpose.

What is Stephen's style in sessions?

He uses a warm, down-to-earth approach and focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns and practice small changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Stephen has 30 years of clinical experience working in New York with a wide range of individual concerns and relationship difficulties.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds the LCSW-R credential and is based in New York.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions 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 this therapist?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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