- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life purpose questions
About Doris
Doris Aptekar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 36 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting questions, self-esteem, and depression. Doris also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, divorce and separation, and struggles with guilt and shame.
She meets people who feel stuck, unsure or overwhelmed and helps them bring worries into the conversation. Sessions emphasize clear communication about what matters most to the client. Doris aims to make it easier to name problems and try practical ways of addressing them.
Her work often involves talking through relationship patterns, attachment experiences, and how those affect everyday choices. She supports people coping with intrusive thoughts, obsessive behaviors, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. She also explores questions about life purpose and rebuilding after relationship change.
Sessions include straightforward conversations about goals and small steps to test new ways of relating and managing stress. Doris pays attention to how past experiences shape present concerns and helps clients practice different responses. The focus is on what can be tried between sessions to notice change.
People who come to her can expect a frank, steady approach that centers their own priorities and pacing. She works in English from New York and brings decades of experience to practical problem solving and clearer next steps.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many clinicians describe evidence-based techniques as structured ways to change thoughts and behaviors. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new interpretations. This method helps with anxiety, low mood, and repetitive worries by teaching clearer ways to notice and shift thoughts.Another approach looks at relationship patterns and attachment history to understand current conflicts and closeness. It helps people see how past experiences influence reactions now and offers practical steps to try different responses in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each client and choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as goals evolve.
Confirm the session formats before booking since no specific online formats are listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or shorten check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while balancing day-to-day responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Doris works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting questions, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and related areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on clear conversation and small steps clients can try between sessions. She emphasizes naming patterns and testing responses in everyday life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 36 years of professional experience as a clinician. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common and persistent problems.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.