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Online therapist

Jeffrey Sobel

Practical, calm therapy for everyday challenges

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Sobel is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York. He offers straightforward, calm support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and career concerns. He focuses on practical steps so parents and adults can make changes that fit daily life.

In sessions he mixes ways of working that address thoughts and behaviors with methods that build on strengths. That means looking at unhelpful thinking while also finding concrete steps to try at home.

Background and approach

He aims to keep conversations clear and honest, with a gentle, creative style. He has 13 years of experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. That background includes helping people with self-esteem, relationship struggles, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.

His work often frames problems in ways that lead to doable experiments and shifts. Jeffrey typically uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies along with client-centered attention to what matters most to each person. He prefers to move at the client’s pace while encouraging practical change.

Sessions are meant to be a place to sort priorities and plan small, effective steps. He values respect and sensitivity in the therapeutic relationship. People who choose him can expect direct feedback delivered with calmness and compassion.

He encourages a hands-on approach to creating a more workable life.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting concerns

Jeffrey often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice patterns of thinking that keep problems going and then try different ways of thinking or acting. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger because it leads to concrete experiments to try between sessions.

Solution-focused therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and what is already working. It helps parents and adults identify specific goals and quickly test simple changes that can improve daily routines and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jeffrey treats choice of method as a conversation and will work with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. He aims to combine honest feedback with practical planning so clients can try things that fit their life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow sessions to fit around family schedules and work commitments. These options make it easier to check in more often, share notes between meetings, or use brief messaging when a quick plan or adjustment is needed. The emphasis is on flexibility, making therapy usable for busy parents and adults looking for steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
Jeffrey works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship concerns, self-esteem, anger, career worries, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is calming, candid, and creative. He blends direct feedback with a focus on practical, doable steps.
What is his professional background?
He has 13 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor and has worked with people on mood, stress, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in New York as an LMHC with license number NY LMHC 004559 and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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