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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting concerns
About Doris
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with 36 years of professional experience. Doris Aptekar focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship matters, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. She works in English and is based in New York.
Doris helps people talk through everyday pressure and persistent worry. She supports conversations about relationships and parenting challenges. She also addresses issues like low confidence and depressive moods. The first paragraph above is the profile summary shown on listings.
Over a long career she has worked with a wide range of concerns related to connection and emotional regulation. These include attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and loneliness. She also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, life-purpose questions, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
In a session she encourages open, direct conversation about thoughts and feelings. The focus is on clear, practical steps clients can try between sessions. Sessions include talking through specific problems, noticing patterns, and finding manageable ways to change everyday behavior.
People who prefer straightforward discussion about what’s happening day to day may find this style useful. Booking begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
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Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically used include short-term problem-focused strategies that help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of responding. These approaches aim to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms by changing specific thinking and behavior patterns.Another common technique focuses on attachment and relationship patterns. This involves mapping how past relationship experiences influence current reactions and practicing new ways of communicating. It can help with trust issues, fear of abandonment, and improving everyday interactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process shapes whether sessions emphasize skills practice, communication work, or repeated exposure to feared situations.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
What is her approach to therapy?
The approach centers on open conversation and practical steps. Sessions involve talking through feelings, spotting patterns, and trying small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of professional work experience in mental health practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.