- Person-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Goal focused coaching
About Adam
Adam Turkel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and grief. He supports issues around sleep, addictions, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related problems. Adam also addresses career and parenting challenges and offers coaching for life changes.
He uses straightforward, person-centered conversations to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions aim to clarify goals, build practical coping steps, and make steady progress. Adam combines short-term problem solving with longer-term work when that fits a person's needs.
With more than 22 years of experience, he has worked in a large community hospital setting and with people facing mood disorders, schizophrenia, and chemical dependency. That background informs how he assesses strengths, risks, and supports moving forward.
Adam draws from several approaches including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. He matches techniques to what a person wants to change and how they prefer to work.
People who choose him can expect direct recommendations, clear next steps, and a focus on practical outcomes. He offers both shorter focused plans and longer-term therapy depending on the issue and goals. To begin, a simple questionnaire and scheduling step gets the process started.
How Adam Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person. It helps people who want a supportive space to sort out priorities and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change them; it often helps with anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and depression.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean trying CBT tools for a few weeks, then shifting to more person-centered or psychodynamic work if deeper patterns need attention.
Confirm the available session options before booking to know how online work is arranged. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins, let someone avoid travel time, or make it simpler to schedule a session during a break from work. Licensed professionals adapt their style so therapy stays focused and practical even when done remotely.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Adam help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting and career matters among other life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is person-centered and practical. He listens first, then suggests concrete steps and tools that fit each person's goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 22 years of clinical experience, including work in a large community hospital and with people affected by mood disorders and chemical dependency.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a NY LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.