- Person-centered care
- Problem-solving focus
- 22 years experience
About Adam
Adam Turkel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and money and financial issues. He also supports those coping with grief, sleep problems, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He brings 22 years of experience in social work to short- and long-term counseling.
Adam uses a straightforward, person-centered style in sessions. He focuses on what each person needs and helps them set realistic goals. Conversations are practical and aimed at making changes that fit a client's everyday life.
He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new habits. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to change behaviors like substance use or financial habits. Mindfulness tools help with stress, panic, and mood regulation.
Adam has a long background in hospital settings and community care. Over two decades he has worked with people experiencing bipolar disorder, depression, and challenges related to chemical dependency. That experience informs how he assesses needs and recommends a course of work.
Sessions mix supportive listening with practical steps. Adam helps clients address parenting stress, career decisions, and life transitions. He also assists those dealing with caregiver strain, midlife questions, and issues around money and finances.
To begin, he offers an initial assessment to clarify goals and plan treatment. The focus is on collaboration and clear next steps so people can move toward greater stability and clearer choices.
How Adam’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering support. This approach helps people clarify what matters most and decide practical next steps for work, parenting, or money and financial issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It tends to be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, sleep problems, and mood regulation by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change. It uses focused conversation to uncover motivation and plan small, achievable shifts in behavior such as reducing substance use or changing spending habits.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Those practical benefits often help people engage more consistently with the work.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Adam work with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and money and financial issues among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is person-centered and practical, combining listening with actionable steps to help people set and reach their goals.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 22 years of social work experience, including work in a large community hospital and with people facing mood disorders and chemical dependency.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.