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Therapykicksass
I practice direct, active therapy for adults across New York, especially artists, musicians, and other creative people. Clients often come to me for anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, anger, frustration, stress, perfectionism, creative blocks, or substance-use concerns. My style is laid-back, humorous, collaborative, and practical, while the work itself is grounded in evidence-based care.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, meditation, motivational interviewing, and creative exercises when they fit. We look closely at the beliefs driving thoughts, emotions, and behavior, test those beliefs against reality, and build more flexible responses you can practice between sessions.
Therapy with me is active: you learn by living and practicing, not only by talking. I explain what we are doing, the reasons it works, and how to use the tools on your own. Think of the goal as a bendable steel backbone—strong enough to hold your direction and flexible enough to adapt.
I have sat in the client's chair too, and I care about therapy feeling human. If you want direct conversation, humor, practical tools, and room for your individual voice, we may work well together
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Great listener, great ?communicator, and overall a great teacher. I will be returning.
May 16, 2022Quentin R.Verified patient
Great listener, great ?communicator, and overall a great teacher. I will be returning.
May 16, 2022Quentin R.Verified patient
A breath of fresh air by focusing on a more evidence based approach to deconstructing the thoughts and patterns that cause pain/stress. Always insightful & easy to talk to. You will learn how to be more mindful and how to make the best decisions for yourself, which you can also pass onto others.
PCVerified patient
A breath of fresh air from traditional therapy by focusing on a healthy approach to deconstructing the thoughts and patterns that cause us pain/stress. You will learn how to be more mindful and how to make the best decisions for yourself, which you can also pass onto others
PCVerified patient
Amazing with REBT! Really changed my life for the better with his teachings. Only getting better and better. If you’re really struggling with controlling your emotions I say Julian Kaval is the one for you.
DFVerified patient
Julian is the best! I was new to therapy and pretty hesitant but he created such a casual welcoming environment that I looked forward to our sessions. I feel so much better equipped to recognize my feelings and the progress I've made in even a short time is so awesome.
TPVerified patient
Julian is a wonderful therapist! I appreciate his style that feels like you’re chatting with a friend, which makes it seamless to express myself. Would highly recommend.
NSVerified patient
Julian brings a relaxed but practical approach to every session. I’ve found his style to be approachable and his advice practical. CBT has really helped me in ways no other therapy has. I feel like I have the tools to handle stress in daily life.
PBVerified patient
As a physician I battle with a significant amount of hectic workplace, relationship, and family trauma-but this guys been doing a phenomenal job walking me through it. Down to earth, great listener, gives personalized RIBT therapy, and great insight on theology and politics (social and otherwise). Highly recommend.
NAVerified patient
Julian is a great person who is very easy to talk to. He brings lots of insightful stories and techniques which he is able to draw from to help you see things from a different, more rational perspective. First time doing talk therapy and he was very easy to have an open conversation with. Not only that but you will learn quite a bit too.
PCVerified patient
After unsuccessfully trying a few other therapists, I found Julian through zocdoc and decided to book a session. We’ve been meeting for months and he’s helped me tremendously. Not only does he help talk through problems, he teaches and provides tools using multiple different methods so that you can continue to help yourself outside of your sessions. He’s knowledgeable in many forms of therapy and I 100% recommended booking a session especially if you are struggling with anxiety or depression.
MMVerified patient
I found Julian a few years after first started working together. He's kind, intuitive, and genuinely curious as a therapist. He actually wants to get to know me, help me recognize my strengths, and is supportive in an authentic manner.
DHVerified patient
Julian has helped me tremendously through these past two years. He has given me the tools to be able to deal with whatever comes my way through life. I have an immense gratitude for the help Julian has provided.
POVerified patient
This was my first time seeing a therapist and I cannot speak highly enough about Julian. He made me comfortable right away and always maintained a casual demeanor--something that is important to me because our conversations felt very genuine and unforced. If there was not anything terribly important that I wanted to discuss we were always able to chat and often there was something new I was able to learn from our conversation. When there was something significant going on in my life, he was able to provide insight and guidance in a very practical way, allowing me to rationalize a situation and come to my own conclusion about how to move forward. Julian is your guy if you want a rational, practical and human therapy experience.
PIVerified patient
This was my first time seeing a therapist and I cannot speak highly enough about Julian. He made me comfortable right away and always maintained a casual demeanor--something that is important to me because our conversations felt very genuine and unforced. If there was not anything terribly important that I wanted to discuss we were always able to chat and often there was something new I was able to learn from our conversation. When there was something significant going on in my life, he was able to provide insight and guidance in a very practical way, allowing me to rationalize a situation and come to my own conclusion about how to move forward. Julian is your guy if you want a rational, practical and human therapy experience.
PIVerified patient
Julian Kaval is a master of his craft. From the first session I felt comfortable talking with him about anything. He takes the time to get to know you and personalize his approach to each individual. He's super relatable and easy to understand!
MKVerified patient
Julian Kaval is a master of his craft. From the first session I felt comfortable talking with him about anything. He takes the time to get to know you and personalize his approach to each individual. He's super relatable and easy to understand!
MKVerified patient
Julian is awesome. It’s like talking to a friend! He is down to earth, funny and understanding. He gives solid advice and his REBT method has seriously improved my overall well-being greatly. I have been seeing him for a year and a half now and look forward to our weekly sessions.
JTVerified patient
Julian is awesome. It’s like talking to a friend! He is down to earth, funny and understanding. He gives solid advice and his REBT method has seriously improved my overall well-being greatly. I have been seeing him for a year and a half now and look forward to our weekly sessions.
JTVerified patient
Contacted before the appointment to make sure everything was proper , had a great experience & julian is a great professional and recommend him , has a great knowledge and understanding based on minimal details ! Looking forward to booking with him again
March 14, 2022Devin M.Verified patient
Contacted before the appointment to make sure everything was proper , had a great experience & julian is a great professional and recommend him , has a great knowledge and understanding based on minimal details ! Looking forward to booking with him again
March 14, 2022Devin M.Verified patient
Jules was great. Very helpful in helping me slow down and see things for what they really are. Great approach to therapy. Julian is a very insightful guy.
ASVerified patient
Jules was great. Very helpful in helping me slow down and see things for what they really are. Great approach to therapy. Julian is a very insightful guy.
ASVerified patient
I was very impressed with Julian. He seeks knowledge and puts the effort in to increase his understanding. He is well prepared and very enaging. I highly recommend using him.
MJVerified patient
I was very impressed with Julian. He seeks knowledge and puts the effort in to increase his understanding. He is well prepared and very enaging. I highly recommend using him.
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