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Adam Turkel, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R helping with anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Brief and long-term work
- Motivational interviewing
About Adam
Adam Turkel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 22 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around parenting, addiction, and career decisions.
He favors straightforward work that focuses on what is getting in the way day to day. Sessions look at thoughts, habits, and situations that keep problems going. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods to try practical ways of responding differently.
Adam has long experience in hospital and community settings, including work with mood disorders and chemical dependency. That background contributes to quick assessments and clear recommendations about next steps. He offers both shorter-term problem-focused work and longer-term therapy when needed.
In session he helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice new coping skills. He also addresses communication problems and decision points like separation, divorce, or financial stress. He can include motivational interviewing techniques when someone is weighing change or recovery.
People who prefer a direct, practical approach tend to do well with his style. He asks concrete questions, tracks progress, and revisits goals as needed. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Adam often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behavior patterns. CBT focuses on practical steps such as changing routines, testing negative predictions, and building skills for sleep, anxiety, or mood management.He also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and reflecting to clarify a person's goals. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple awareness and grounding practices that reduce rumination and support better emotion regulation.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on current goals, history, and what the client prefers. That plan can change as progress is tracked and new needs appear.
Confirm the supported session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, and suit people who want to practice skills from daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for virtual sessions so therapy fits into a client's routine.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, depression, bipolar issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career matters.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, problem-focused approach that looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience, including long work in hospital and community settings with mood disorders and chemical dependency.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
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 costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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