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Akiva Garellek

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

About Me

“We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing”. -Charles Schaefer. Play is vital for children to express themselves and learn about their surroundings and general environment. In addition to exploration, it is essential for their development. Allowing the space for them to play freely generates the possibility of understanding their world and their motivation. Instead of the traditional format of communication, we often learn more about a child's thoughts, feelings, motivations, and struggles by watching them play.

To be able to give a child power, motivation, and confidence will set the foundation for a successful life. Often times when dealing with a traumatic situation and learning to deal and cope with it effectively, allows a child (or anyone for that matter) to become the best versions of themselves and learn to move forward.

Play Therapy sessions with a Licensed clinician that cares and helps create a safe place. I guide my clients and their parents every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. The works I do benefits children coming from abusive homes and dealing with some of those challenges.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Yeshiva Univeristy
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida, New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues
  • More specialties
    OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Play, Behavioral Activation (BA), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Children, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, French, Hebrew
  • Location
    4651 Sheridan Street Suite 220B
    Hollywood, FL 33021