![Photo of Matthew Aboulafia, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/129be57d-6797-41dc-8b77-d955c5179e55/2/320x400.jpeg)
Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
New York, NY 10017
Let's Connect (646) 759-1693
![Photo of Matthew Aboulafia, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/129be57d-6797-41dc-8b77-d955c5179e55/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dealing with anxiety or depression can be very distressing. In those moments or times, our priority becomes finding relief. However, the bigger picture is that we must focus on learning the tools that shift our mood and create an emotionally more fulfilling lifestyle. Think about the times when you felt completely confident and happy. It is very unlikely you felt any emotional discomfort. An elevated and confident emotional state will banish emotional distress. It is the antidote. Why? Anxiety and depression, which result from fear and doubt, have no place when confidence and optimism take hold.
My expertise helps you reduce emotional discomfort by mastering mood elevation and achieving greater confidence. Doing so will make your life less stressful and more filled with joy. So, the answer to addressing emotional discomfort, anxiety, or depression has to do with building and enabling a more confident you.
We will never know our true life and emotional potential until we grasp these psychological tools, which can and will transform us into the best possible version of ourselves.
Call or Email Matthew Aboulafia now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 759-1693
Let's Connect (646) 759-1693
![Photo of Matthew Aboulafia, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/129be57d-6797-41dc-8b77-d955c5179e55/2/320x400.jpeg)
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- First Health
- Health Choice
- Magellan
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (646) 759-1693
![Photo of Matthew Aboulafia, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/129be57d-6797-41dc-8b77-d955c5179e55/2/320x400.jpeg)
Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R031316 Matthew Aboulafia
- In Practice for 41 Years
- Certificate from NYCPT/Psychoanalyst Certificate / 1995
- Attended Rutgers School of Social Work, Graduated 1983
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Addiction
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Weight Loss
- Work: stress management, career coaching
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 759-1693
![Photo of Matthew Aboulafia, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/129be57d-6797-41dc-8b77-d955c5179e55/2/320x400.jpeg)
Matthew Aboulafia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW