Eric Axel (he/him)

MSSW
Accepting Clients

Teen and young adult therapist in NYC. Celebrate your individuality, empower your confidence, and create space for joy, love, and belonging.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, NY

About My Clients

Everyone struggles differently, but I've helped many clients with issues like anxiety, feeling down, and loneliness. I use proven methods to help you face challenges, learn coping skills, and deal with difficult emotions. Together, we'll challenge negative thoughts that bring you down, learn self-compassion, and prioritize what brings meaning to your life.

My Background and Approach

My background includes a MSSW from Columbia University School of Social Work and nearly 10 years of professional experience across different settings responding to the needs of individuals and families coping with acute chronic illness and mental health disorders in diverse healthcare settings. It took years of my own journey to learn how to connect with people without having to change parts of me that didn't want to change. I learned to embrace my individuality, navigate difficult emotions and connect with myself and others in a more rewarding way. I’ve since found joy in assisting others to do the same, and become enthusiastic about personalizing coping mechanisms to fit one’s needs and responding to difficult emotions so that feelings like love and a sense of belonging have a space to grow. Clients have described me as warm, understanding, and attuned to creating a space that is open, contemplative, and growth-oriented.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My approach to therapy is guided by the beliefs that all humans are worthy of a deep respect, and life does not need to be big, polished, or perfect to be beautiful. My enthusiasm for authentic and supportive engagement lends itself well to the strengths-based approach that I use to promote the resilience and well-being of others. It is through the power of compassion and active listening that I am able to assist others in viewing themselves through a compassionate lens and encourage individuals to become active participants in their growth and healing. I know what it feels like to be scared, confused, and alone, but I have also felt how life changing it is to be heard, understood, and included

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $250 - 250/session

Info

Email Eric
157 E 86th St
New York, NY 10028

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