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Gary Pustel, LMHC

Gary Pustel, LMHC

Psychotherapist
NY
We can all likely relate to the negative thoughts, emotional patterns, and behaviors that sometimes keep us down for longer than feels healthy. Once we identify some of our problem areas and engage our minds towards active progress, we can begin the process towards feeling lighter and more at ease with ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to help provide the warm, encouraging space that will help create a foundation for this type of empowerment and healthy change. My approach I lean strongly on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to promote a healthy examination and adjustment of unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors. I also use solution-based principles that help us imagine and construct both short- and long-term therapeutic goals. My focus I work with teenagers and adults who struggle with mood or anxiety-related symptoms, and those who simply want something better in their lives that may appear out of reach. Together, we work to identify and address the presenting issues and collaborate to create goals that will help you achieve steady improvement over time. My communication style I prioritize maintaining a strong foundation for warm, honest, and open communication from the outset. I strive to actively listen and convey empathy in a way that promotes insight, self-reflection, and growth in the therapeutic space. My journey to mental healthcare I remember always having a deep appreciation for the complexities of the human mind. Along with this, I held a desire to learn about how the interaction of one's genes, environment, and experiences impacts their development and lives. I began my therapy journey working with forensic populations, those who were often suffering from various forms of trauma and whose lives were profoundly impacted by these same interactions. My experience as a therapist has since then continued to be grounded in a deep-seated curiosity of the human condition - and its striking resilience
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About Gary Pustel

Focus areas

Behavioral Problems
Drug Addiction
Mood Disorders
Cultural Diversity Issues
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Depression
Marriage Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Existential

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gary Pustel

We can all likely relate to the negative thoughts, emotional patterns, and behaviors that sometimes keep us down for longer than feels healthy. Once we identify some of our problem areas and engage our minds towards active progress, we can begin the process towards feeling lighter and more at ease with ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to help provide the warm, encouraging space that will help create a foundation for this type of empowerment and healthy change. My approach I lean strongly on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to promote a healthy examination and adjustment of unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors. I also use solution-based principles that help us imagine and construct both short- and long-term therapeutic goals. My focus I work with teenagers and adults who struggle with mood or anxiety-related symptoms, and those who simply want something better in their lives that may appear out of reach. Together, we work to identify and address the presenting issues and collaborate to create goals that will help you achieve steady improvement over time. My communication style I prioritize maintaining a strong foundation for warm, honest, and open communication from the outset. I strive to actively listen and convey empathy in a way that promotes insight, self-reflection, and growth in the therapeutic space. My journey to mental healthcare I remember always having a deep appreciation for the complexities of the human mind. Along with this, I held a desire to learn about how the interaction of one's genes, environment, and experiences impacts their development and lives. I began my therapy journey working with forensic populations, those who were often suffering from various forms of trauma and whose lives were profoundly impacted by these same interactions. My experience as a therapist has since then continued to be grounded in a deep-seated curiosity of the human condition - and its striking resilience

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

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Practice names

Education and training

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

NPI number

1336827476

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What languages does Gary Pustel speak?

Gary Pustel speaks English.

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