Akiva Garellek
Counselor, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2419 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite H&I, Hollywood, FL 33020
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (305) 770-6345
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
“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.
Call or Email Akiva Garellek now for a free 15 minute consultation - (305) 770-6345
Let's Connect (305) 770-6345
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Couple Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- All Savers
- AvMed
- Cigna - Medicare
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP:Cigna
- EAP:United Health/Optum
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Florida Blue
- Golden Rule
- Humana
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Akiva Garellek
Counselor, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (305) 770-6345
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH18928 Akiva Garellek
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Masters of Mental health Counseling, Graduated 2018
- License: NCMHCE MH18928 / 2021
- Membership with Association for Play Therapy 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Akiva Garellek
Counselor, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (305) 770-6345
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Parenting
- ADHD
- Child or Adolescent
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Couples Counseling
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
French
Religion
Jewish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
French
Religion
Jewish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Imago
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
Akiva Garellek
Counselor, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (305) 770-6345
Location
Primary Location
Garellek Counseling
2419 Hollywood Boulevard
Suite H&I
Hollywood, FL 33020
(305) 770-6345Email me