Doyle DeGraw is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, and issues with self-esteem.
01About Doyle
Doyle DeGraw is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, and issues with self-esteem. He brings ten years of counseling experience and decades of pastoral work to sessions. Doyle aims to offer practical tools alongside direct, compassionate conversation.
He uses straightforward, goal-focused conversations to identify patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions often include looking at family of origin and attachment patterns to find common triggers.
Background and approach
He frames change as small steps that add up over time. Doyle draws on client-centered work to keep the person’s goals front and center. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits.
For relationship concerns he incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce recurring conflict. Doyle often links current struggles to past relational trauma and helps people sort through those connections. He speaks plainly about what is getting in the way and offers concrete strategies to try between sessions.
This includes communication skills, behavior experiments, and planning around cravings or panic moments. People who prefer a direct communication style can expect clear feedback and action-oriented steps. Doyle practices in New Jersey and works with adults who want practical, relationship-focused support.
He holds the New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and the New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor credential.
02Credentials
- LMHC (New York)
- License 008236 · expires February 2029
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC01252700 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1629375530 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Doyle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Doyle names
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04Online support
How his approaches translate to online care
Doyle uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current reactions and close bonds. This approach helps with relationship patterns, family of origin issues, and attachment-related triggers that show up in adult life.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's goals and experience. That means sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and the therapist follows the client’s pace while offering empathic reflection.
He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, mood concerns, and managing cravings or compulsive behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Doyle will help figure out what methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to the individual.
Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or transportation limits. Video calls let therapists see nonverbal cues while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, short skill practice, or ongoing accountability between longer sessions. These options make it easier to stick with work toward change without rearranging an entire day.
05Questions people ask
What types of concerns does he address?
Doyle supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, eating and self-esteem issues, plus relationship and family challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He is direct and practical, combining warm listening with clear feedback and step-by-step plans to make change feel doable.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of counseling experience and extensive pastoral work spanning decades, which shapes his approach to relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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