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Online therapist

Guy Edouard

Courageous, practical support for everyday challenges

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English, French, Haitian Creole
Format
Online sessions

About Guy

Guy Edouard is a licensed mental health counselor with 18 years of experience based in New York. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges. He speaks English, French, and Haitian Creole and works with clients who prefer those languages.

He emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based stance and encourages people to use their own resources during change. His style is practical and direct.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on identifying what gets in the way of daily functioning and trying manageable steps to reduce distress. He treats issues like mood problems, panic, phobias, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, and impulsivity by breaking problems into workable pieces. Guy also addresses deeper patterns such as attachment issues, control problems, communication difficulties, and the effects of divorce or separation.

He helps people explore forgiveness, isolation or loneliness, and life purpose in straightforward terms. Money and financial stress, men’s concerns, and personality-related challenges are part of his scope as well. Therapy can include conversations about building confidence, improving motivation, and reducing anger.

He approaches each person as the expert on their own life and supports them in making changes they choose. The tone in sessions is supportive and focused on practical progress. To begin, prospective clients follow a simple online matching process and schedule sessions that fit their needs.

Sessions are offered in multiple formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-based techniques for online care

Guy uses established, evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes breaking down anxious or compulsive patterns into clear steps to reduce avoidance and interference. This method helps people facing panic attacks, phobias, or obsessive-compulsive behaviors by training new responses to distressing thoughts and situations.

Another common technique targets mood, anger, and relationship patterns by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It helps people improve communication, manage strong emotions, and rebuild confidence through small, repeated experiments in daily life.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to match approaches to their goals, needs, and comfort. Together they try strategies, notice what works, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when schedules change. Many people find online formats helpful for staying consistent while working toward clear, practical goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and parenting issues. He also addresses mood disorders, panic, phobias, and compulsive behaviors.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and strengths-focused. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps and clear goals rather than abstract theory.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a New York LMHC license and has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in New York as an LMHC with licence number NY LMHC 003602 and works from that location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French, and Haitian Creole. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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