I focus on client-centered therapy. Each client is a unique being and is part of a complex environment. They bring a set of personal characteristics and a life history. Therapy is based on the client's perspective of their need and we work on changes, achievements, and resilience as we face each challenge. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please ...
I like to take a casual, comfortable, and collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy taking time to get to know who you are, your approach to life, and what really matters to you. I'm known for incorporating humor when appropriate - therapy can be difficult, but who says it has to be boring? I have significant experience working with adults presenting with various mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, relationship conflict, trauma, and stressors. I hold extensive experience working...
I primarily practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is a present-focused therapy with a wealth of research evidence demonstrating its positive effects on mood and anxiety. In therapy sessions, I work with clients to identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviors that can maintain low mood and anxiety and to generate more accurate and helpful thoughts/behaviors. When relevant, I incorporate techniques from other empirically supported treatments, including Mindfulness-Based Inte...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression. My commitment is to help provide you the best possible treatment through collaboration and by developing an individualized plan to help meet your unique needs. I am also trained in Brainspotting, a unique treatment that allows us to bypass the “thinking” part of the brain and tap into the “emotional” part of the brain which stores unprocessed trauma and negative experiences that can attribute to an...
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I provide a safe place with an empathetic listening ear to empower people to make the necessary changes to find inner peace and improve their relationships and quality of life. I encourage people to use self-care and relaxation techniques, healthy boundaries, and practical changes to improve their relationship with themselves and others. With this comes improved emotional and psychological well-being while recovering from trauma, and stress, and working through life transitions and family confli...
While many of my patients seek support for the effects of heightened stress, I have particular expertise as a licensed addiction counselor, and I have spent many years working with family members too. My patients are curious to explore the broad dimensions of their lives, and uncover, and change destructive patterns. Never a day goes by that I fail to appreciate the privilege I’ve been given to share in this process of change. While the challenges of addictive families are indeed unique, the ove...
My approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is to help individuals challenge faulty and irrational cognitions that have been triggering maladaptive behaviors within themselves and finally put an end to negative thoughts. I like to focus on modifying existing behavior patterns, including assisting clients to reduce negative interactions among family members or friends and increasing positive communication and problem-solving abilities. My focus is to help clients identify their dysfunctio...
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or life’s challenges? Feeling stuck is normal, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to help you find clarity, regain confidence, and break through the barriers holding you back. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship struggles, or emotional roadblocks, we can work together to create the change you want. As a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I provide a warm, collaborative space where you are heard, u...
I have a passion for helping clients to deeply understand and accept themselves. I emphasize a person-centered, trauma-informed approach with knowledge of grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. I love offering hope and healing to clients who may have suffered for years with unresolved trauma. It is exciting to see clients transform from feeling downcast, depressed, and hopeless to seeing their experiences in a more balanced and accepting way; allowing them to move forward and live a more rewar...
I provide individual recognition for adolescents, adults, couples and families coping with multiple issues in order to provide appropriate counseling and support. I also help my clients to recognize and develop their strengths in order to increase their sense of empowerment, promote resiliency, develop greater self-acceptance and grow and improve their lives. I work in diverse settings, designed to provide a variety of counseling and support services. I provide clients with an approach to therap...
How we perceive something will directly impact our emotional and behavioral responses. Learning to understand the process of perception will offer ongoing opportunities for an individual to enact change in his or her life. In my practice, I draw from my intensive training in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to teach these fundamental skills to clients and help them to achieve their goals. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care...
I work with couples and families struggling with relationship concerns. My focus is to understand individual needs and feelings that one tries to meet and how unmet needs manifest in the form of conflict in the relationship. We first understand the concerns and then work through these concerns, developing strategies that are mutually beneficial and work for all those involved in the relationship. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practi...
Welcome to ADO Psychology Center, a compassionate partner on your path to healing. Founded by Dr. Moses Appel, our center is dedicated to providing specialized evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families in-person in Brooklyn, NY and beyond via telehealth. We focus on empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives by addressing the challenges of Anxiety, Depression, and OCD—hence the name "ADO." At ADO Psychology Center, we believe in the effectiveness of compassionate, ev...
My clients are caring, well-intentioned, and often overextended individuals dealing with a wide variety of responsibilities (career, education, relationships, health, friendship, family, financial stress, etc.) I help my clients establish healthy coping strategies for their stress and anxieties to restore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. My office is a safe space to be human. It's truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they work through their challenges and em...
I am a black therapist who understands and relates to the plight of BIPOC individuals. Through a holistic and integrative approach, I support and guide individuals in becoming their most authentic selves. I support assuming accountability for the client's healing process by embracing daily stressors, injustices, imposter syndrome, and family dynamics. Whether it’s current circumstances or unresolved emotions from your past, you always have the power to recreate your narrative and take account...
As a therapist, I'm committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your challenges, express your concerns, and build resilience. With experience supporting individuals through crisis, telehealth, and culturally responsive care, I understand how important it is to feel seen, heard, and respected in therapy. Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing stress or anxiety, dealing with grief, or addressing relationship conflicts, my goal is to meet you where you are and...
If you’re dealing with the challenges of relationships—whether it’s navigating conflict, working through a breakup, dealing with infidelity, or building intimacy—I’m here to support you. As a therapist specializing in couples therapy and relationship issues, I focus on practical, evidence-based tools that foster open communication and improve connection. My work is centered on making therapy feel safe and approachable, so you can explore and resolve relationship patterns that may be holding you ...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's changes, stuck in patterns you can't break, or simply yearning for a sense of clarity? As a therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals through the twists and turns of relationships and life transitions. I believe in a personalized, compassionate approach to therapy that meets you where you are and moves at your pace. Whether you're navigating romantic relationships, family dynamics, academic pressures, career shifts, or personal growth, together we can f...
We understand that college life can be both exciting and overwhelming, and we are here to help you navigate through any challenges you may encounter. We are highly trained and experienced in providing individual, couple, and family therapy to college students. We believe in a client-centered approach where we work collaboratively with you to identify your goals and develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. We also offer bilingual services in English and Spanish to ensure that l...