- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships
- CBT and attachment
About Doyle
Doyle DeGraw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 10 years of clinical experience. He focuses on common young adult pressures like stress, anxiety, relationships, and questions about life purpose, as well as issues such as depression, addictions, eating concerns, and low self-esteem.
Doyle uses a direct, practical approach in sessions. He combines person-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools and attachment-focused ideas to help people notice patterns and make different choices. He speaks plainly and works with clients to build clear steps they can try between meetings.
He pays attention to family of origin and relational trauma when those issues are relevant. That can include looking at communication problems, control issues, and triggers tied to early attachments. He also addresses specific concerns like fatherhood issues, infidelity, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.
Sessions aim to identify what is keeping someone stuck and then create manageable plans for change. Doyle is straightforward in his communication and focuses on practical skills as well as understanding the roots of a problem. He works with individuals and with couples when the situation calls for it.
People who choose him can expect a mix of reflective conversation and active skills practice. He often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to help people navigate transitions common in early adulthood.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships influence current reactions and connections. Online sessions using these ideas can help people notice attachment patterns and practice different ways of relating in current friendships and partnerships.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect for the client's perspective. In practice this means sessions that start by clarifying what matters most to the client and then build goals from there, useful for young adults deciding on career or relationship steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT-style work often includes homework, short experiments, and skills to reduce panic, anxiety, or depressive symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Doyle will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in about what's working and adapts plans over time so sessions stay focused and practical.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a meeting into a busy day, use a shorter check-in when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit into school, work, and the other demands common in early adulthood.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with feeling lost after university?
Yes. He lists life purpose, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns among his focus areas and helps people work through transitions common in early adulthood.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical approach that mixes client-centered listening with active techniques. Sessions include both conversation and skill-building exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience as a licensed counselor in clinical practice.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LMHC in New York and LPC in New Jersey and practices out of New Jersey.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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