Clea Weiss, LCSW

Clea Weiss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She maintains a private psychotherapy practice in New Jersey and works with individuals and couples on relationship concerns, parenting and blended family issues, career challenges, self-esteem, and the emotional effects of divorce and separation.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, coping with life transitions, social anxiety and phobia, codependency, infidelity, and women's issues. She combines evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused approaches with a client-centered stance that prioritizes each person’s goals and preferences. She is also certified in expressive therapy, which allows her to integrate art and creative assignments when they fit the therapeutic plan.

Entering counseling with Clea Weiss begins with a collaborative process: she and the client identify goals and create a plan tailored to their situation. Her work emphasizes practical coping strategies, clearer communication, and thoughtful exploration of patterns that affect relationships and well-being. Prospective clients who want a steady, experienced clinician to guide them through change will find a pragmatic and compassionate approach.

Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Clea Weiss uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s values and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore what matters most to them and make meaningful changes in relationships, parenting, and self-worth.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective coping strategies. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress management, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Clea Weiss works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy with Clea Weiss is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care during busy life phases, to access support from home, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for the work ahead.