- Direct and goal focused
- Family of origin work
- CBT and attachment
About Doyle
Doyle DeGraw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship strain, and struggles with eating or addictions. His style is direct and practical, aimed at identifying what's getting in the way and building useful steps forward.
He brings a decade of counseling experience and a long history in pastoral care to his work. Doyle often links current problems to earlier family patterns and attachment wounds. He guides clients to look at family of origin issues and communication problems that may be triggering symptoms now.
In sessions Doyle mixes person-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies. He focuses on strengths while teaching skills to reduce anxious thoughts and manage panic-related symptoms. When relationship concerns arise he uses elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce escalation.
Clients can expect a straightforward, goal-focused approach that balances challenge with support. He helps people develop plans to address control issues, guilt and shame, infidelity, fatherhood concerns, and finding life purpose. The work often involves clarifying patterns and practicing new ways of responding.
Doyle also addresses grief and ambiguous loss, such as job loss or changing family roles. He frames recovery as learning to tolerate difficult feelings while rebuilding daily routines. To start, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people look at early relationship patterns and how those patterns affect current reactions. This approach is useful for anxiety linked to family of origin issues and attachment wounds.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. It creates space for people to describe their struggles with panic, grief, or life transitions while the therapist helps them find their own solutions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used to reduce panic symptoms and to teach coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change as needs shift, and the work stays collaborative throughout.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since online formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If video is difficult, many therapists offer alternatives that use less bandwidth or a different pacing; check available formats when you schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Doyle help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship strain, parenting and family issues, addictions, eating concerns, and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe his counseling style?
The approach is direct and practical, blending warm listening with actionable steps and skills practice to reduce symptoms and improve communication.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has about 10 years of licensed counseling experience and many years in pastoral work, which inform his work on grief, meaning, and family patterns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a New York LMHC and a New Jersey LPC and practices out of New Jersey.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.