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Themistoklis Bakelas

Compassionate, collaborative therapy for life transitions

LCSW New Jersey

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Themistoklis

Themistoklis Bakelas is a New Jersey LCSW who focuses on relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, career transitions, and depression.

Background and approach

With nine years of clinical experience in psychiatric settings, he centers his work on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and hope so clients can feel accepted while exploring change. He aims to balance supportive listening with thoughtful challenge to help people move toward clearer priorities and greater emotional stability.

He favors a conversational, strength-based approach and adapts methods to each person's needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other evidence-informed techniques. Sessions are offered entirely online, with options that suit varied schedules including lunchtime, evening, and some weekend availability.

Bakelas emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to participate actively in setting goals and selecting strategies that fit their lives and values.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

CBT helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often used for mood disorders, depressive symptoms, and workplace-related stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns influence emotional responses and interpersonal difficulties, which can be useful when addressing commitment issues, communication problems, or feelings of isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a combination of methods that make sense for the issues presented. This collaborative stance allows strategies to be adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to schedule lunchtime, evening, or some weekend appointments and support ongoing engagement from home or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
Themistoklis Bakelas works with people facing relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem struggles, career issues, and depression, as well as related topics like communication problems, commitment issues, and workplace stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a supportive, strength-based, and conversational style that combines compassionate listening with direct inquiry to help clients identify goals and practical steps forward.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has nine years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals and other clinical settings, which informs his approach to mood disorders and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW and is licensed in New Jersey under NJ LCSW 44SC05894900, practicing remotely within that region.
In which languages does he provide services and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online care?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How does pricing and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English