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Stephen Rosenheck

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Stephen Rosenheck, LCSW-R

New York

LCSW-R in New York - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW-R
  • LicenseLCSW-R, New York / 017182
  • NPI1477997526
  • Experience30 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationNew York

About

  • anger management skills
  • communication work
  • stress reduction

About Stephen

Stephen Rosenheck is a New York licensed clinical social worker, LCSW-R, with 30 years of practice. He works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related difficulties and concerns about life purpose.

He sees individual clients for issues that include addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and communication problems. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations cover what’s happening now and what patterns keep repeating.

Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He blends methods that address feelings, thoughts, and behavior to help people respond differently to stress and frustration. Sessions offer structured work on skills such as emotional regulation and improved communication.

He brings three decades of experience to quiet, direct conversations about difficult topics. The emphasis is on usable strategies - small shifts people can try between meetings. Progress is tracked in straightforward ways so clients can see what changes.

People who come for help with anger learn ways to notice triggers, manage intensity, and repair relationships afterwards. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, or substance issues by focusing on coping tools and clearer decision making.

How sessions work

How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions

Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach ways to test and change them, which helps with anxiety, depression, and the negative thinking that fuels anger. Behavioral strategies focus on practicing new responses - such as slowing down before reacting - and building routines that reduce stress.

He also uses emotion-focused work to help people name and tolerate difficult feelings without acting on them. That approach is useful when anger is linked to shame, grief, or relationship hurt. These methods aim to create practical skills rather than abstract insight alone.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try strategies, and adjust based on what is most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and aligned with daily life.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats may suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that fit a lunch break; ask about options when you schedule.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and anger.

How would he approach anger and temper issues?

He uses evidence-based techniques focused on recognizing triggers, managing emotional intensity, and practicing repair strategies after conflicts.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including relationship difficulties and emotional regulation.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

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; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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