Adam Turkel, LCSW-R

Adam Turkel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 22 years of experience. He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and relationship concerns. He also helps with mood issues like depression and bipolar, addiction recovery, and career or life-purpose questions.

Adam uses a straightforward, person-focused style. He listens first, then helps people set clear, realistic goals. Sessions can be short-term problem solving or longer-term work depending on the person’s needs. His approach emphasizes practical steps you can try between meetings.

He draws on several methods to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in the person’s own priorities. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are used to strengthen motivation and coping skills.

Adam spent many years working in a large community hospital setting, where he worked with people experiencing mood disorders, psychosis, and substance use concerns. That background supports his ability to quickly assess needs and make clear recommendations for care.

People who reach out can expect direct guidance and practical suggestions. He offers both longer and shorter therapy options to help meet different goals. If you are a carer looking for support, Adam is listed for helping carers and caregiver stress issues and can assist with related challenges.

To begin, use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule based on availability.

How Adam Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values. It means sessions start with listening and then build plans that feel right for the individual. This approach is helpful for relationship problems, life changes, and caregiver stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. It offers simple exercises to try between sessions, which can ease anxiety, panic, depression, and sleep issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to use. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions for issues like addiction, grief, career decisions, or midlife transitions.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice new skills in real-world settings and bring those experiences back to sessions for review.