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Evan Farrell

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Evan Farrell, LCSW

New Jersey

LCSW working with family and personal concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Values and behavior work

About Evan

Evan Farrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New Jersey with five years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, family concerns, self-esteem, depression, relationship strains, grief, and other life challenges. Evan also addresses issues such as intimacy-related concerns, anger, career stress, and coping with major changes.

His approach is grounded in humanistic and strengths-based principles. He favors clear, direct conversation and focuses on building a practical working relationship. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way and to develop manageable steps toward change.

Evan commonly uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and elements of Existential Therapy. He blends these approaches to fit common goals such as reducing anxiety, improving mood, or managing urges related to addictive behaviors.

In sessions he pays attention to patterns tied to attachment, control, or avoidance. He also works with concerns around blended family dynamics, codependency, body image, and alternative sex culture. Conversations include skills practice, values clarification, and straightforward problem solving.

People who reach out usually want clearer communication, stronger boundaries, or relief from repeated cycles that cause distress. The first meetings focus on what matters most and practical next steps. Evan offers sessions in English and practices in New Jersey as an LCSW.

How sessions work

How Evan’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and pick actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making decisions when emotions feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new responses through short exercises and homework. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing problematic habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skill training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense emotions and conflict.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and current situation. That choice can shift over time as priorities and needs change.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can use homework review, short skills practices, and values-based planning effectively in remote sessions to support everyday changes.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he address related to family?

He helps people work through family conflict, blended family challenges, and communication problems that affect home life.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a humanistic, strengths-based manner with straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than abstract theorizing.

What is his experience working with these concerns?

He has five years of professional experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship issues.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices there.

Does he work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

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

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