- Relationship focus
- Career and grief
- CBT and mindfulness
About Themistoklis
Themistoklis Bakelas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, career questions, and depression. He draws on nine years of clinical experience to support practical change and steadier day-to-day functioning. His approach aims to create a sense of safety and hope so clients can try new ways of coping.
He prefers a conversational, supportive style. Sessions are collaborative and direct, with an emphasis on strengths and practical steps. He uses techniques that match each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
His background includes work in psychiatric hospital settings dating back to 2012. That experience shaped his focus on mood disorders, grief, trauma-related concerns, and workplace issues. He is familiar with common patterns such as commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, and isolation.
Therapeutic approaches he uses include attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. These tools are used to address mood disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and life-purpose questions among other concerns.
All sessions are provided virtually. He offers lunchtime, evening, and some weekend hours; clients should check the scheduling options when they match. Clients aged 18 and older are the stated focus for his practice.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes patterns in close relationships and how those patterns shape feelings and expectations. In practice this means noticing how past bonds affect current relationship difficulties and building new ways of connecting and trusting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking, try small behavioral changes, and test whether those changes improve mood or functioning.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. These skills can help with mood swings, stress, and periods of emptiness or isolation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify goals, try different techniques, and adapt methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change as needed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are listed by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling needs and preferences during the matching step to find times that suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, career transitions, and depression. He also works with commitment struggles, communication problems, and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational, supportive, and direct. He focuses on strengths and practical steps you can try between sessions.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has nine years of clinical experience and has worked in psychiatric hospital settings since 2012. That background informs his work with mood disorders and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey. His practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you begin the matching process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The matching step helps connect you with a schedule that fits.