- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
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 common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, grief, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. He also addresses career strain, bipolar mood patterns, and coping with life changes.
Evan uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. He focuses on building a working relationship so clients can test new ways of handling conflict and strong emotions.
Sessions often include normalizing what happens when anger or anxiety rises, learning simple strategies to interrupt unhelpful reactions, and practicing clearer communication. He also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment issues, codependency, and blended family difficulties. When intimacy, kink, or nontraditional relationship dynamics come up, he addresses those topics without judgment.
His style balances practical steps with reflective work. That means some sessions focus on skill practice like distress tolerance or cognitive reframing. Other sessions look at personal values, meaning, and why certain patterns keep repeating.
People can expect direct conversation, collaborative planning, and homework that fits daily life. Evan asks questions, listens for patterns, and suggests experiments clients can try between sessions to see what helps.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This can be useful for anger that feels automatic or for reconnecting with important relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools like cognitive reframing and behavioral experiments to reduce reactivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer communication when emotions run high.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of techniques fits their goals and day-to-day life. Together they will set small experiments and skill practices to try between sessions and then adjust based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and let someone follow up quickly after a difficult interaction. Practical benefits include fitting a short check-in into a lunch break, using video for role-play and communication practice, or choosing a phone call when bandwidth is limited. Ask about the exact session formats offered when you set up the first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, struggle with building resentment, or manage frustration at work. Anger is listed among many relationship and emotion concerns he works with.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of practical skills and reflective conversation. The approach combines client-centered listening with ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a clinician. That duration is noted alongside his New Jersey LCSW credential.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, in New Jersey. Sessions are provided from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the platform or contact the practice to learn how sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The biography notes fees differ by location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the matching and booking process.