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Nerea Jayo Schielke

Therapist

Nerea Jayo Schielke

LCSW

New Jersey · 20+ years of experience

Support for stress, relationships, and confidence

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  • 20 years experience
  • English and Spanish
  • New Jersey LCSW

About Nerea

Nerea Jayo Schielke is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem. She supports clients facing depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and intimacy concerns. She also addresses challenges related to ADHD, eating issues, parenting strain, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Nerea works with people who identify as LGBT and those navigating multicultural concerns, prejudice, or discrimination. She speaks both English and Spanish and is based in New Jersey.

She frames therapy around each person's strengths and life story. Nerea believes clients are the experts on their own lives and that therapy should build on what is already working. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that add up over time. She offers a calm, empowering approach that aims to increase confidence and motivation.

Over two decades of practice have involved a wide range of concerns, including issues related to HIV/AIDS, abandonment, and infidelity. Intellectual disability is listed among the areas she attends to, and she draws on that experience when relevant to a person's goals. Her background includes direct clinical work and ongoing practice in New Jersey.

Nerea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She tailors her approach to each person, combining strategies that address thought patterns, behavior, and emotional regulation. The focus is on practical tools people can use between sessions.

Those who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative process. She helps set clear goals, tracks progress, and adjusts methods as needed so therapy stays aligned with each person's needs and life circumstances.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-love

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English, Spanish

Step 3

Approaches that guide online work

Nerea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach addresses thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood; it involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses. Another approach targets emotion regulation and coping skills to manage anger, sleep problems, or intense stress; it teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step strategies to handle difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative process makes sure methods match a person's needs, preferences, and day-to-day life.

Online therapy can fit more easily into busy schedules and everyday routines. It can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments during work or family commitments. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available and which best fit your needs.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nerea help with?

Nerea supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem. She also addresses depression, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, ADHD, eating concerns, and career or parenting challenges.

What is her general therapy style and approach?

She emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative style that focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to build confidence, motivation, and small behavior changes that add up over time.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That background informs her practical, problem-focused approach.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW, licensed in New Jersey. Her practice and professional registration are in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are accepted. Confirm details and scheduling when you begin the intake process.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching questions help pair you with the right approach.

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