Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Let's Connect (646) 759-1693

If only everyone could achieve personal growth to enhance their quality of life, as I have seen through psychotherapy. With over 43 years of experience helping people, it has been profoundly rewarding to guide countless individuals toward positive changes: growth, happiness, less stress and anxiety, and overcoming sadness. Supporting people daily as they work toward a more fulfilling life is my greatest reward. Witnessing such transformations and knowing many still underestimate how much therapy can improve and uplift their lives makes me a passionate advocate for it. Please, find your growth and greater life fulfillment.
Your therapeutic experience: I will provide key insights and equip you with effective strategies so you can learn to use powerful psychological tools to improve your quality of life by boosting your confidence. This, in turn, enables greater happiness and reduces symptoms because when you're happy, symptoms can't persist.
Creating a safe and supportive environment is essential for open communication, especially when sharing personal experiences. I understand the hesitation to do so and believe a sensitive approach is necessary to address the challenges we face. This care will ultimately improve self-awareness and boost confidence for personal growth.
Call or Email Matthew Aboulafia now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 759-1693
Let's Connect (646) 759-1693

Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, MastercardInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health
- Health Choice
- Magellan
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- Out of Network
Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R031316 Matthew Aboulafia
- In Practice for 43 years
- Attended Rutgers School of Social Work, Graduated 1983
- Certificate from NYCPT/Psychoanalyst Certificate / 1995
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 759-1693
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Addiction
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Weight Loss
- Work: stress management, career coaching
Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (646) 759-1693
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 759-1693
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 759-1693