- CBT and solution-focused
- Parenting support
- Strengths-based work
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Sobel is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 13 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in self-esteem, or facing life changes. He also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, relationship strain, anger, career questions, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
His sessions emphasize practical problem-solving alongside changing unhelpful thinking. He uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. He also draws on solution-focused ideas that build on strengths and past successes to find workable next steps.
Jeffrey describes his style as calming, candid, and creative. He aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity while offering straightforward guidance. He often helps people break concerns into small, manageable steps they can try between meetings.
Over the years he has worked with many people on common life issues like career decisions and parenting friction. That experience informs a pragmatic approach that values clarity and momentum. He invites clients to view therapy as a collaborative process of creating a more satisfying life.
To begin, he asks people to consider what matters most to them and what changes would make daily life easier. Sessions are structured to make the most of time together and focus on useful, real-world solutions.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's pace. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clarity, and a place to sort through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, moods, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Decisions about techniques are made collaboratively, and the plan can shift as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing work between in-person visits and can make it simpler to maintain momentum during life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, self-esteem, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions are described as calming, candid, and creative. The focus is on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical solutions using client-centered techniques.
What experience does the therapist bring?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with people on issues such as mood, parenting, career decisions, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York as a NY LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with this clinician?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.