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- Client-centered therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Works in New York
About Ada
LCSW in New York with five years of clinical experience, Ada Moritz-Chapelliquen works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and major life changes. She speaks English and practices using client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing. Ada previously provided care in foster care settings, homeless shelters, and a psychiatric hospital.
Ada’s sessions focus on listening first and following the person’s lead. She uses client-centered methods to help people name what matters to them. Motivational interviewing supports conversations about change and builds the motivation to try different steps. Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Her background includes five years of frontline social work in New York. That work involved supporting people across a wide age range within systems such as foster care and shelters, and in inpatient psychiatric care. Those roles shaped how she thinks about relationships, safety, and everyday stressors.
In a session she will center the person’s goals and look at how relationships and surroundings affect well-being. Treatment conversations can include problem-solving around parenting or coping with life transitions. When trauma or grief is present, work proceeds at a pace the person can manage.
People who want straightforward, conversational therapy that prioritizes their perspective may find her approach useful. To begin, confirm current session options before booking and complete the intake steps on the site to schedule a first appointment.
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How her approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy places the person’s perspective at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s lead to set goals and next steps. This approach suits concerns like relationship strain, grief, and general anxiety where personal priorities guide the work.Motivational interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own motivation for change. It uses conversational techniques to clarify ambivalence and build commitment to specific actions. This method is often useful for coping with life changes, parenting challenges, and managing anger or stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She uses those conversations to decide whether to emphasize client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, or a mix of the two in sessions.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use conversation and structured questions effectively through remote sessions, which can help people make steady progress while balancing daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing. Sessions are conversational and focus on the person’s goals and readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in clinical social work across foster care, homeless shelters, and a psychiatric hospital setting.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.