- CBT approaches
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Themistoklis
Themistoklis Bakelas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with nine years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing depression, grief, relationship problems, and worries about life purpose or career direction. He also addresses issues like commitment concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, loneliness, and mood changes such as Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Tohm draws on clear, conversational care rather than formal lecture. Sessions are described as supportive and strength-based, with direct questions to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. He emphasizes collaboration - the client and therapist decide what to work on together. He aims to be practical, offering strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods alongside mindfulness practices.
Bakelas has substantial experience in psychiatric hospital settings, which contributes to a steady clinical perspective when people face intense emotions or major life shifts. He is comfortable addressing trauma-related concerns and grief while also supporting people with workplace stress and career transitions. He frames therapy as a place to test small changes and gather real-world feedback.
All sessions are held virtually, and he offers lunchtime, evening, and some weekend hours. Thematic work might include improving communication, resolving commitment doubts, managing low mood, or clarifying next steps after a major life change. He encourages practical experiments between sessions to build momentum.
People who prefer a conversational style and a collaborative plan may find his approach fits. To start, the site matching questionnaire and scheduling steps are used to arrange a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationship patterns affect trust and closeness. In practice this means noticing how people react when they feel threatened and trying new responses in the safety of conversation to change those patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking, testing those thoughts with small behavioral experiments, and developing clearer, more balanced responses to everyday problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to help with mood and stress regulation. Techniques might include brief awareness exercises and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try methods collaboratively, and adjust based on the client’s goals and what seems helpful. This is a practical process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription. The original biography states that all sessions are virtual, so confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, and reduce the need to travel. Ask about specific scheduling times such as lunchtime, evenings, or weekends when completing the matching questionnaire and booking a first session.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, career questions, and depression, plus related topics such as commitment issues and loneliness.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a conversational, collaborative style with direct inquiry and practical experiments to test what helps between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has nine years of experience and has worked in psychiatric hospital settings since 2012, bringing that experience to therapy with adults.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.