Sebastian Bliffeld, LMFT
Compassionate, practical therapy for managing strong emotions
Book with SebastianWorks with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
How Sebastian works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- New York, New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sebastian
Sebastian Bliffeld is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of clinical experience in New York and New Jersey. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step toward help easier and clearer for people feeling overwhelmed. Sebastian emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a straightforward approach in sessions.
He works with people facing relationship strain and intimacy-related challenges. He also helps those coping with trauma and abuse, as well as parents handling the stresses of caregiving.
Background and approach
Anger is one of the concerns he lists, and he supports people working to understand and manage strong emotions. Sebastian adapts conversation and care to each person's situation. He creates simple, practical goals and checks in often to see what’s helping.
Sessions focus on problem-solving, improving communication, and building small skills that make day-to-day life easier. He also supports people dealing with chronic pain, medical issues, workplace conflicts, and the fallout of separation or divorce. Other topics he addresses include guilt and shame, money worries, life purpose, and multicultural concerns.
Sebastian brings a calm, direct presence to these often difficult conversations. Because he is bilingual, Sebastian can hold sessions in Spanish or English. He aims to match his style to what each person needs, whether they want concrete strategies, a space to process feelings, or both.
The goal is steady progress you notice over time.
What Sebastian works with
Everything Sebastian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sebastian's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used are practical skills training and trauma-informed conversation. Practical skills training breaks down problems into manageable steps and teaches tools for communication, anger management, and everyday coping. Trauma-informed conversation focuses on creating steady, predictable sessions where memories and reactions are discussed at a pace the person can tolerate.Another useful approach is short-term solution-focused work that targets a few concrete goals. This method narrows in on changes a person can try between sessions, such as new communication habits or brief relaxation techniques, and then reviews what worked.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sebastian will listen to your goals and preferences and adjust methods as you go. He emphasizes regular check-ins so the plan matches your needs and feels useful in daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone calls can fit a busy schedule or when less bandwidth is available. Live chat and text allow brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel constraints.
Questions people ask about Sebastian
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger. He also helps with caregiving stress, chronic illness, workplace issues, and related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational. He focuses on clear goals, communication skills, and small behavior changes that add up over time.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with people on relationship, trauma, and emotional issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in New York and New Jersey, and practices from New York.
Can sessions be held in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He can work with Spanish-speaking clients directly.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.