Roseann Zelaya, LCSW
Practical, person-focused support for life changes
Opens BetterHelp in a new tab, where you can review online therapy options.
At a glance
- Listed location
- New Jersey
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (New Jersey)
- LCSW · No. 44SC06241300
- NPI
- 1306527098
Copied as listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Aging concerns
About Roseann
She uses a calm, nonjudgmental style to help people talk about what is hard. Sessions focus on real problems and practical ways to cope. Roseann encourages movement toward goals at a pace that fits each person.
Her background includes five years of professional experience in clinical settings. That work has included supporting people struggling with substance use and motivation. She also helps those facing life transitions and the emotional toll they bring.
Roseann pays attention to caregiver stress and aging and geriatric issues as additional focus areas. She listens for how relationships, guilt, or isolation affect daily life and chooses strategies that address those concerns. Common themes in her practice include forgiveness, self-love, and repairing communication patterns.
Her approach draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. In sessions she helps people identify unhelpful thinking, practice coping skills, and build more balanced routines. Roseann invites people to set clear, achievable steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment, helping people feel heard and respected while they talk through problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships through clear strategies and practice.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match techniques to their goals and preferences, and courses of action can be adjusted as progress is made. That teamwork helps make sure the work fits real life and personal needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when a quick touchpoint helps, and reduce travel time. It can also help people try therapeutic skills between sessions and bring questions that come up in daily life back to therapy for discussion.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and nonjudgmental, focusing on practical coping and clear steps. She combines that approach with tools from CBT and DBT as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people with substance use, motivation, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.