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Doyle DeGraw

Practical, direct counseling for relationships and life stress

LMHC, LPC New Jersey

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Doyle

Doyle DeGraw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, depression, addictions, eating issues, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Doyle uses clear, direct communication and practical tools to help people move forward. Doyle brings ten years of licensed counseling experience and a long background in pastoral care.

He frames many problems as rooted in relationships and family history, and he often helps people look at their family of origin to find recurring triggers. In sessions he blends person-centered listening with structured techniques.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to recognize unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to understand how early bonds shape current relationships.

Doyle describes his style as straightforward and direct. That means conversations may be gently challenging, and homework or practical steps are often part of the plan.

He aims to help clients build skills they can use between sessions. People come to him for both situational crises and longer-term patterns.

He works with issues like infidelity, fatherhood struggles, panic attacks, trauma responses, and problems tied to guilt or shame. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier relationships, and better daily coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and practical skills for improving relationships. It helps couples identify negative cycles and build routines that support trust and connection.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current reactions and relationship expectations. It can be useful for people dealing with attachment issues, communication problems, or recurring relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend methods and adjust over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick notes, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when schedules change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, depression, addictions, eating concerns, and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and direct. He combines listening with practical steps and sometimes offers homework to build new skills.
What is his background and experience?
He has 10 years of experience as a licensed counselor and many years of pastoral work that inform his approach to relational and life issues.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LMHC (New York) and LPC (New Jersey) credentials and practices from New Jersey.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsEating disordersSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

10+ years

Licensed in

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English