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Emir Erkan

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a psychotherapist with a rich educational background, working with adults and adolescents. I have psychoanalytic training in different institutes and specialized in psychodynamic psychotherapy. i have a PhD in social science and two masters in methodology of social science and social work

i speak English and Turkish

My approach to therapy

The goals of my work are assisting individuals to gain insight into their inner worlds, resolve internal conflicts, and find meaning in their lives through self-exploration and addressing identity issues, interpersonal relationship difficulties, trauma and resilience, and life transitions.

What you can expect from me

I always take into account of the unique side of individual without ignoring the common aspect of human predicament when I listen to my fellow travelers. I am fully aware of the importance of being open minded and vulnerable without fear to actually learn something from each other

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Humorous, Energetic, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Yeshiva University, wurzweiler school of social work, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Marmara University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Brief Dynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Jungian, Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    Turkish