
Matthew M AboulafiaClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)
New York, NY 10016
About
Emotional distress, whether anxiety, depression, or life's pressures, often drives us to seek counseling. However, it's essential to understand that the real issue isn't just these symptoms, but the emotional barriers that cause them. Fears, reluctance, and doubt hinder our assertiveness and prevent us from pursuing our needs and desires. Effective therapeutic tools and interventions are designed to help us overcome these barriers: They are the antidote, clearing the way for us to lead action-oriented, fulfilling lives. When we work towards our goals and experiences of confidence and satisfaction, we nourish ourselves emotionally reducing or eliminating symptoms. Ultimately, happiness diminishes symptoms because, when you're happy, symptoms can't persist. Your therapeutic experience: I'll provide key insights and equip you with effective strategies so you can learn to use the most effective psychological tools to improve your quality of life by elevating your confidence.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Oxford
- Out of Network