Nerea Jayo Schielke , LCSW

Nerea Jayo Schielke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience in New Jersey. She concentrates on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, sleep difficulties, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, bringing a steady, strengths-based approach to each therapeutic relationship.

She believes that individuals are the experts of their own stories and that many personal strengths can be mobilized to overcome challenges. Seeking change requires courage, and Nerea aims to walk alongside clients as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. As an LCSW, she combines clinical training with practical strategies to support and empower people through transitions and emotional struggles.

Nerea offers compassionate guidance while helping clients build skills, increase insight, and strengthen resilience. Her work centers on collaboration, respect for each person s lived experience, and encouragement toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Nerea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and individualized support. One common emphasis is on skill-based work that teaches coping strategies for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger - these skills help people manage symptoms in day-to-day life and develop more adaptive responses.

She also applies trauma-informed and supportive approaches when addressing experiences of trauma, grief, or abuse, attending to safety, pacing, and the person s readiness to process difficult material. Additionally, Nerea incorporates coaching-oriented methods to help clarify goals, increase motivation, and translate insight into actionable steps toward change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nerea works with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to receive consistent support around work, family, and travel schedules. These options increase accessibility and allow clients to continue therapeutic work from locations that suit their lives.