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Gabriel Most, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-focused care
About Gabriel
Gabriel Most is an LCSW licensed in New York with 25 years of practice. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and related issues. He also supports work on self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
He trained at CUNY Hunter College and holds a nursing degree from Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing. Gabriel emphasizes how mental and physical health affect each other. He explains things simply and focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings.
His clinical work has included many people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction. He has substantial experience with LGBT issues and with young adults handling relationships, trauma, and career choices. He describes counseling as a partnership that needs commitment and honesty from both sides.
Gabriel uses a mix of approaches to fit the client's goals. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existential perspectives, mindfulness techniques, EMDR for trauma, and solution-focused strategies. He often combines practical behavior-focused tools with attention to meaning and life direction.
Sessions typically involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing what worked. He also integrates mind-body ideas from his nursing background when relevant. Gabriel encourages straightforward communication and regular check-ins on progress.
People who prefer clear, practical steps and a mix of problem-solving and deeper reflection tend to find his style useful. He works in New York and conducts therapy in English.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. It breaks problems into clear steps and gives specific exercises to practice between sessions, which can work well in remote meetings.Existential therapy looks at meaning, values, and life direction. It helps when people are wrestling with purpose, loss, or major life choices and can pair with practical CBT tools to keep conversations grounded.
EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing to reduce distress from traumatic memories. When appropriate, it is used as part of a broader trauma plan rather than as a standalone promise of change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether CBT, existential ideas, EMDR, mindfulness, or solution-focused steps fit the person’s goals and preferences.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before scheduling, as the profile does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use mindfulness or homework exercises in the context of their daily life, which can make practice more practical and immediate.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy concerns and LGBT-related issues.
How does he typically use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new, practical ways of responding. Sessions often include homework to try small behavior changes between meetings.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 25 years of clinical practice and has worked extensively with people facing trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and LGBT concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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