About Themistoklis
Themistoklis Bakelas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who helps people facing relationship struggles, grief, low self-esteem, career questions, and depression. He brings nine years of clinical experience to conversations that aim to be practical and down-to-earth. Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
He focuses on common relationship concerns such as commitment issues, communication problems, and separation after divorce.
How Themistoklis works
He also addresses feelings of emptiness, isolation or loneliness, and difficulties finding life purpose. Mood disorders and Seasonal Affective Disorder are part of his clinical focus as well. His style leans toward a conversational, supportive approach.
He aims to build trust and a sense of safety so people feel heard and challenged when needed. Work in sessions mixes direct questions, goal-focused planning, and practical skills to address day-to-day problems. Themistoklis uses a combination of approaches including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices.
He also incorporates motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people clarify goals and take manageable steps forward. People who choose him can expect flexible scheduling including lunchtime, evening, and some weekend times. All sessions are held online and conducted in English.
To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their availability.
Themistoklis lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Themistoklis works with
The areas below are the ones Themistoklis selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Themistoklis commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness in his online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to help manage stress and increase emotional balance.He approaches treatment collaboratively, so finding the right method is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt strategies over time rather than imposing a single plan.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video can recreate a face-to-face experience, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, busy family schedules, or evening hours.
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