GM Portrait of Gabriel Most

Gabriel Most, LCSW

Experienced LCSW focusing on practical coping

25 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Gabriel

Gabriel Most is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience based in New York. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and related life changes. Gabriel writes plainly and focuses on practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable.

He believes the mind and body affect one another, so physical health and mental health are discussed together. Sessions aim to help people make clearer decisions and cope better with difficult moments.

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Background and approach

Gabriel encourages an open, nonjudgmental space where concerns can be talked through honestly. His work has included attention to LGBT issues, relationship concerns, trauma and career transitions. He also addresses topics such as intimacy-related problems, anger, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and bereavement.

Gabriel adapts his approach to what each person needs rather than using one fixed method. He draws on a mix of practical tools and reflective work. Techniques include cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, solution-focused steps, and existential discussion about meaning and choices.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is one of the trauma-focused methods he may use where appropriate. Gabriel trained at Hunter College, City University of New York, and holds a nursing degree from Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing. He emphasizes partnership, availability, and steady support as people work toward goals.

Many clients find this combination of direct techniques and thoughtful reflection helpful when navigating change.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Gabriel commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness work in sessions. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes, which can reduce stress and anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and help people stay present during difficult moments.

He also uses existential conversation to help people clarify values and life direction. These sessions often look at choices, meaning, and how to act in ways that fit personal goals. Gabriel treats the selection of methods as a team effort, and he will collaborate with each person to decide which approach to emphasize based on goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow direct conversation and visual cues, phone calls can work better when internet bandwidth is limited, chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports short reflections between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help people fit therapy into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Gabriel address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and many related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a mix of practical tools and reflective conversation, combining behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps.
How long has he practiced therapy?
Gabriel has 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is Gabriel based and what is his license?
He practices in New York and holds an LCSW license in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and subscription work?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
25 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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