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Adam Turkel

Compassionate clinician for practical change

LCSW-R New York

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Sleeping
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Adam

Adam Turkel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with more than two decades of clinical practice based in New York.

Background and approach

He draws on 22 years of experience in hospital and community settings to support people facing depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, anxiety, stress, grief, sleep difficulties, and a range of relationship and intimacy concerns. His work also spans career and parenting challenges, caregiving stress, and life transitions where practical coping strategies are needed.

Adam blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods to help clients identify goals and move toward meaningful change. He integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, and motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness for change.

He also uses psychodynamic perspectives when exploring early patterns that influence current difficulties. Known for a clear, collaborative approach, Adam offers both short-term and longer-term therapy tailored to individual needs.

He assesses each person’s situation quickly and provides recommendations aimed at achievable steps forward, whether the focus is symptom relief, relationship repair, or life-purpose exploration.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Adam often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress, then works with them to develop concrete strategies for change. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the individual’s perspective, creating a collaborative environment where goals and pacing are guided by the client. Mindfulness techniques may be incorporated to strengthen awareness and emotional regulation when stress, anxiety, or sleep problems are presenting concerns.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and life context in early sessions and adapt the mix of methods accordingly so treatment fits practical needs and personal style.

Online therapy with this clinician is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and access from home or work. These options support ongoing work through short check-ins or full-length sessions and can make it easier to maintain consistency while balancing other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career difficulties, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem concerns, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and other life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and collaboration, while applying techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to match each client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 22 years of experience working in clinical and community settings, including work with mood disorders and chemical dependency, and provides both short-term and long-term therapy.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He is licensed in New York as an LCSW-R and practices from that location; his license number is NY LCSW-R 069873.
Does the therapist offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English