- Person-centered care
- Practical sleep strategies
- 22 years experience
About Adam
Adam Turkel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood disorders, and life transitions. He also supports those facing addiction, parenting strain, career questions, and questions about purpose and money.
Adam draws on straightforward, person-focused care. He listens first and then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions can be short-term problem solving or longer-term therapy, depending on what someone needs.
He has spent many years in a large community hospital setting. That background means he is used to working with a wide range of issues, including bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and chemical dependency. Adam says he can quickly assess needs and make practical recommendations.
In session he uses approaches that center the person and build on what already works. He also integrates cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness tools to help with sleep, anxiety, and mood. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas inform how he helps people understand patterns and stay motivated.
People who come for help with sleep and rest can expect concrete strategies alongside conversations about habits and stress. The focus is on small changes that fit day-to-day life and lead to better sleep and daytime functioning.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people set personal goals. It is useful for stress, relationship concerns, and deciding what changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals evolve.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow follow-ups that focus on brief skill practice or check-ins. It can also make it simpler to work through sleep routines, daily habits, and coping strategies between sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep difficulties, addictions, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, and other life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered style that begins with listening and goal setting, then uses practical strategies to help people make changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 22 years of clinical experience, including many years working in a large community hospital with a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is licensed as an LCSW-R in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's profile does not list specific session formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.