Gary Pustel, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About Gary Pustel

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gary Pustel

If your negative thought loops have impacted your life in some way, you're not alone; you're simply human. I view therapy as a chance to address and improve the thinking patterns that keep you down for longer than feels healthy. Using a cognitive-behavioral, acceptance-based, and solution-focused lens, my aim is to help you construct realistic goals that bring about healthy change. These are the foundational pieces of my therapeutic approach. I hold a Master’s degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, which informs my understanding of complex mental health challenges and supports my commitment to providing compassionate, effective care.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I work with individuals who are struggling with mood- or anxiety-related symptoms. Treatment sessions are uniquely tailored to each clients' clinical profile and treatment goals. Together, we work to identify and address the presenting issues and collaborate to create a treatment plan that slowly helps maintain steady improvement.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Each session provides an opportunity to address assignments (I promise it makes a difference!), new or ongoing stressors, as well as any improvements or setbacks. Additionally, while it is important to identify and improve upon symptoms, I strive to use a humanistic approach as a foundation for therapy. More specifically, I have repeatedly found that it is more important to navigate through the context in which a person is experiencing symptoms rather than the symptoms alone!

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Gary Pustel

Education and training

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Master's in Forensic Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1336827476

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Gary Pustel?

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Is Gary Pustel accepting new patients?

Gary Pustel generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Gary Pustel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Gary Pustel accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Gary Pustel online?

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What practice does Gary Pustel work with?

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What are common reasons for patients to see Gary Pustel?

Gary Pustel frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gary Pustel on their profile.