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Roseann Zelaya, LCSW

Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
New Jersey
Years in practice
5
Languages
English
Methods listed
3
Sessions
Online

About Roseann

Roseann Zelaya uses a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey and draws on five years of experience to support practical change. Roseann focuses on clear, respectful conversations where clients feel heard and understood.

She aims to help people take small, steady steps toward feeling more capable in day-to-day life. In sessions she works alongside clients to identify immediate goals and realistic actions.

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Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies help with managing intense emotions and improving coping skills when stress feels overwhelming. Roseann also pays attention to life transitions and caregiver strain.

She supports people navigating aging-related concerns, loneliness, guilt, and forgiveness. Practical problem solving and communication skills are common parts of her work. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative.

Clients can expect a focus on what matters to them and tools to use between sessions. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and comfort. Sessions are offered in English and run through online formats.

The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies depending on location and therapist availability.

How client-centered and skills-based therapy works online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, listening-based relationship. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify what matters and feel more understood. This approach is useful for addressing low self-esteem, loneliness, and the stress that comes with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, which can help with addiction-related urges and intense stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. Plans are revisited as progress unfolds so the approach can shift when needed.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from elsewhere, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These formats increase flexibility and help maintain steady momentum between sessions.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Roseann often help with?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, loneliness, guilt, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions blend supportive conversation with skills practice and goal-setting.
What background and experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience helping people with stress, motivation, addictions, and mood concerns. That experience informs a practical, down-to-earth approach.
What credential and region does she hold?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LCSW 44SC06241300.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.