Adam Turkel, LCSW-R

Adam Turkel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York who brings 22 years of experience working with diverse populations, including long tenure at a community hospital. He has provided care for people living with bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia, and has supported those navigating chemical dependency and relationship difficulties. Adam combines practical assessment skills with a person-centered orientation to help clients identify goals and take steps toward meaningful change.

Using a person-centered approach, Adam emphasizes the client’s perspective and strengths, tailoring recommendations to each individual’s needs. He offers both short-term and long-term therapy depending on what will best support progress, and he is accustomed to addressing challenges across relationships, family dynamics, parenting, career stresses, and substance-related concerns. His background includes work with mood and anxiety symptoms as well as issues tied to life transitions and coping.

As an LCSW-R - a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide clinical therapy in New York - Adam draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to support clients. He is skilled at quickly assessing needs and recommending focused steps, working collaboratively to help people pursue clearer coping strategies, improved communication, and greater stability in daily life.

Approach to therapy online with collaborative, evidence-informed methods

Adam draws on client-centered therapy to place the individual’s experiences and goals at the core of sessions, creating a supportive environment where people can explore feelings and priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and day-to-day challenges. Mindfulness therapy is another tool he employs to increase awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be useful for stress, sleep concerns, and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Adam works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person. He considers a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Adam is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, support continuity during transitions, and allow clients to engage in the format that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.