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Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Richard Karelis

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
28 North Country Road, Suite 202, Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Let's Connect (631) 653-1105
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Do you suffer with anxiety, depression, or problems communicating effectively with your partner or loved one? Feel easily frustrated or confused? Have problems handling or expressing your anger? These are some of the issues I enjoy helping clients to resolve in the comfort and privacy of therapy. My goal is to help you identify and overcome the unhealthy patterns of behavior that negatively impact your life. I can help you learn to replace negative behaviors with more effective coping and communication styles, and at the same time increase your self-esteem.
My specialty includes helping clients build healthier relationships by promoting skills to become better listeners and managers of their own anger and frustration. I offer help for individuals as well as couples and families including adjustment to major life changes. Ages range from 17 through late adulthood.
In addition to my private practice, I have over 30 years experience working in mental health clinics providing psychotherapy for clients with a wide range of problems.
Call or Richard Karelis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (631) 653-1105

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

28 North Country Road

Suite 202

Mount Sinai, NY 11766 map

(631) 653-1105
I am available to see clients during the day up until 6 pm virtually from anywhere in NY or in person at my Mount Sinai office.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anger Management and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (631) 653-1105
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

28 North Country Road

Suite 202

Mount Sinai, NY 11766 map

(631) 653-1105
I am available to see clients during the day up until 6 pm virtually from anywhere in NY or in person at my Mount Sinai office.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anger Management and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

Cash, Check

Insurance

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Guardian
  • HealthFirst
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Northwell CIIPA
  • NYS Workers Comp & No Fault
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellpoint
  • Out of Network
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Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (631) 653-1105
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (631) 653-1105

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R031897-1 Richard Karelis
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Washington University, Graduated 1984
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from NYS Workers' Compensation Board SW031897-2 / 2020
  • Certificate from Florida Dept. of Health TPSW1246 / 2021
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I am registered as an out of state telehealth provider to see clients remotely in the state of Florida. Also credentialed to provide therapy services for claimants under no fault and workers comp in NY State.
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 653-1105
"
I am registered as an out of state telehealth provider to see clients remotely in the state of Florida. Also credentialed to provide therapy services for claimants under no fault and workers comp in NY State.
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 653-1105

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Auto or work related injury
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transition
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (631) 653-1105
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (631) 653-1105

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Jewish

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (631) 653-1105
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (631) 653-1105

Location

Primary Location

28 North Country Road

Suite 202

Mount Sinai, NY 11766

(631) 653-1105
"
I am available to see clients during the day up until 6 pm virtually from anywhere in NY or in person at my Mount Sinai office.
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (631) 653-1105
"
I am available to see clients during the day up until 6 pm virtually from anywhere in NY or in person at my Mount Sinai office.
Photo of Richard Karelis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Richard Karelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (631) 653-1105