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Evan Farrell

Evan Farrell, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and Addiction support

New Jersey

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06092600
NPI
1578299202
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey
  • ACT and CBT methods
  • Mindfulness and DBT skills
  • Strengths based approach

About Evan

Evan Farrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with five years of professional experience. He works with people who face stress and anxiety, struggle with addictions, and want help with family and relationship concerns. He also supports clients dealing with self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, and career questions.

His approach is grounded in humanistic and strengths-based ideas. He focuses on building a strong working relationship and centering the conversation on what the client says matters most. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skills as well as exploring values and what a meaningful life looks like for each person.

Evan uses several evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take small meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness-based skills are available for emotion regulation and grounding when needed.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Evan and the client agree on what to work on and adjust the plan as progress is made. He encourages honest feedback about what is or is not helpful so sessions stay relevant to real life.

People often come for practical coping tools, clearer decision-making, or help managing intense feelings. Evan helps people break large problems into doable steps and keeps the work straightforward and concrete.

Therapeutic approaches and online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters most to them and take small actions that move in that direction, even when anxiety or shame shows up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing new, more helpful ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling difficult interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Evan will discuss these methods with the client and together they will decide which strategies fit the person's goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts pacing and techniques based on feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same skills-based work as in person while focusing on clear steps and tools that translate into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

Evan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, career concerns, and related areas listed in his profile.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a humanistic, strengths based style that focuses on practical skills and clear goals while keeping conversations client-led.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience as a clinician.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled and how do I begin?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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