- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
- Depression and mood
About Waitsell
In sessions he keeps things direct and practical. He asks questions to clarify the problem, listens to what matters most, and helps clients try actions that can change daily life. Conversations typically focus on clearer thinking, better communication, and steps to handle strong emotions. He pays attention to how past attachment and abandonment experiences affect current relationships and choices.
Waitsell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients reduce anxiety, manage mood, and rebuild confidence after life changes. He supports people who are navigating divorce, separation, midlife adjustments, or struggles with guilt and forgiveness. Men’s issues and impulsivity are also part of his work.
Sessions center on realistic goals and short-term strategies as well as longer themes about meaning and purpose. He encourages small experiments between sessions to test new ways of coping. The tone is straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.
Clients book through an online process that starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
License and NPI on record
- LMHC
- New York · 014160
- NPI
- 1467213926
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Waitsell draws on straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, mood, and life-purpose questions. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new interpretations to reduce worry and panic. These methods suit people trying to manage racing thoughts, panic attacks, or persistent anxiety.Behavioral or skills-based techniques emphasize practical steps and experiments between sessions. That can include building routines to support mood, practicing communication skills for family conflicts, or pacing activity when coping with chronic pain. These steps are chosen to produce observable changes in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options based on a person’s goals and preferences, and they decide collaboratively what to try first. Adjustments are made over time if an approach isn’t working as hoped.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with him during the matching process about what will fit your routine and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, panic, post-traumatic stress, and chronic illness or pain.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses direct, evidence-based techniques focused on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations aim to identify patterns, try new behaviors, and improve communication and emotion management.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as an LMHC. That experience includes work with mood concerns and life-transition issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices from New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That sequence begins the intake and matching process.
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