About Adam
Adam Turkel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 22 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and problems with sleep and addictions. He also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting concerns, career questions, grief, and life transitions.
Adam uses a direct, person-focused approach in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set clear goals. Sessions can be short-term or longer, depending on what a person needs.
How Adam works
He draws on practical strategies to help people make changes they can use day to day. His background includes two decades working in a large community hospital setting. That work involved people with bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia as well as chemical dependency concerns.
That experience informs his clinical judgment and his ability to quickly assess needs. Adam blends several therapeutic styles to fit each person. He uses client-centered methods to keep the work focused on the person's experience.
He also applies cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness techniques to build present-moment skills. People who come to him for help often want straightforward recommendations and practical steps. Adam offers both therapy and coaching to support life changes, relationship repair, and improved emotional regulation.
He aims to make progress clear and measurable over time.
Adam lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Adam works with
The areas below are the ones Adam selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW-R |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and values. The therapist listens closely and helps people set their own goals. This approach fits concerns like relationship stress, parenting strain, and life changes by keeping the work grounded in what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, sleep issues, and mood symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Short practices and in-session exercises build calm and can support coping with grief, stress, and cravings tied to addiction.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. That conversation helps match techniques to a person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video calls work well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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