Yael Gareen, LMSW

Yael Gareen, LMSW

Psychotherapist
125 E 23rd St, New York, NY
As a therapist, Yael takes a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered approach to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. She believes that meaningful change begins with a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Yael holds a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Haifa. During her internship at Astor Services for Children & Families, she gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, which deepened her commitment to client-centered care. She integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to empower clients to recognize unhelpful thought patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop actionable steps toward their goals. Yael supports clients in exploring the underlying roots of their experiences to process and reframe them, fostering personal growth and adaptability. Yael also values psychoeducation as a key component of her work, providing clients with the tools and knowledge to better understand their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs, incorporating elements of mindfulness, somatic awareness, and practical strategies to support holistic well-being. Her work is rooted in the belief that change is not only possible but sustainable when clients are equipped with the right tools, insights, and support to take meaningful steps forward.
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About Yael Gareen

Focus areas

Anxiety
Parenting Counseling
Depression
Self Esteem Issues
Family Issues

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Strength-Based
Person-Centered
Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

American Sign Language, English

Getting to know Yael Gareen

As a therapist, Yael takes a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered approach to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. She believes that meaningful change begins with a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Yael holds a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Haifa. During her internship at Astor Services for Children & Families, she gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, which deepened her commitment to client-centered care. She integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to empower clients to recognize unhelpful thought patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop actionable steps toward their goals. Yael supports clients in exploring the underlying roots of their experiences to process and reframe them, fostering personal growth and adaptability. Yael also values psychoeducation as a key component of her work, providing clients with the tools and knowledge to better understand their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs, incorporating elements of mindfulness, somatic awareness, and practical strategies to support holistic well-being. Her work is rooted in the belief that change is not only possible but sustainable when clients are equipped with the right tools, insights, and support to take meaningful steps forward.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $185 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $185 for 45 minutes
  • Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Depression
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prenuptial Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prenuptial Counseling

Office location

Yael Gareen, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients
Collaborative CBT
125 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Columbia University, Master's in Social Work
  • University of Haifa (Bachelor's)
  • Astor Services for Children & Families (Internship)

NPI number

1407256514

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Yael Gareen has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Yael Gareen's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Yael Gareen?

Yael Gareen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Yael Gareen on their profile.

What languages does Yael Gareen speak?

Yael Gareen speaks English, Hebrew, and American Sign Language.

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