- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety
About Doris
Doris Aptekar is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 36 years of professional experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, and social anxiety and phobia.
Doris talks with clients in a straightforward way so they can name what feels hard. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps people can try between meetings. She explains ideas plainly and checks in about what is working and what is not.
Many clients bring worries about shame, guilt, isolation, or obsessive thoughts. Doris helps people break these problems down into manageable pieces and looks for realistic ways to reduce daily pressure. She pays attention to relationship patterns and how they affect mood and confidence.
When divorce, separation, or forgiveness come up, conversations aim to clarify priorities and set small goals for action. Parenting concerns are handled with concrete strategies to improve communication and reduce conflict at home. Work on life purpose and self-love centers on noticing strengths and building simple habits.
Doris encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. The initial session is a chance to map concerns, outline goals, and agree on a plan that fits each person’s day-to-day life.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Doris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on current problems and practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts; this can ease worry and reduce avoidance behaviors. Another approach she uses focuses on observing relationship and attachment patterns so people can adjust how they communicate and set healthier boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will review what you want to change, try techniques that fit your needs, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process means goals are set with your input and revised as progress is made.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. Some people appreciate shorter check-ins by phone when a full session is hard to schedule, while video meetings allow for more interactive work. Talk with her about what fits your routine and technical comfort so sessions can be arranged to match your life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting strain, self-esteem problems, and depression, plus related topics such as attachment issues and social anxiety and phobia.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on current problems and on simple, actionable steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Doris has 36 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.