At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 005236
- NPI
- 1518361484
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Practical coping skills
- Client-centered care
About Edward
Edward Currier is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and depression. He draws on nearly two decades of experience to support clients as they work toward clearer goals and more manageable days. He treats a wide range of concerns including attention differences, addiction, and challenges with intimacy and relationships.
Edward frames therapy around each person's strengths and personal story. He listens first and asks questions that help people find their own reasons to change. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach, used to help people weigh options and build motivation at their own pace.
He also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Mindfulness techniques are included when slowing down and noticing patterns can help reduce distress. Psychodynamic ideas are used selectively to understand recurring themes from a person’s past that affect current choices.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Edward focuses on clear steps that relate to the goals a person names in the first meetings. He aims to make the work feel doable, not overwhelming.
People come for help with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, and family-related stress. He has experience with additional focus areas such as autism spectrum differences, impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and communication problems. If a reader wants to begin, they can follow the site’s matching process to connect and schedule.
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How Edward’s approaches translate to online therapy
Edward often blends Motivational Interviewing with client-centered listening to help people identify their own reasons for change and to set goals that matter to them. Motivational Interviewing focuses on guiding conversations so a person can weigh options and build internal motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can decide steps at their own pace.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies people can practice between sessions. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life transitions because it ties specific actions to clearer outcomes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edward will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He discusses options in early sessions and adjusts the plan as progress and feedback guide the process.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel, and it can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to teach practical skills, review homework, and keep therapeutic momentum between in-person meetings if those are available. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and self-esteem struggles, career problems, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His sessions are conversational and strengths-focused. He uses Motivational Interviewing, client-centered listening, and practical techniques to help people identify goals and take steps toward them.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 19 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns in New York.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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