Dr. Melissa Eisele-Kaplan
LCSW offering client-centered support for stress and loss
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About
Dr. Melissa Eisele-Kaplan, LCSW, brings 29 years of clinical and medical social work experience in New York. She focuses on supporting people who are navigating stress, anxiety, grief, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Her practice also attends to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and women’s issues.
Her work is collaborative and individualized, with care plans thoughtfully designed to address each person’s needs and goals. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to honor the client’s perspective, Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness, Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical steps forward.
Dr. Eisele-Kaplan aims to provide respectful, sensitive, and compassionate support as people take steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. She frames treatment as a partnership and emphasizes collaboration in setting priorities and tracking progress.
Her work is collaborative and individualized, with care plans thoughtfully designed to address each person’s needs and goals. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to honor the client’s perspective, Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness, Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical steps forward.
Dr. Eisele-Kaplan aims to provide respectful, sensitive, and compassionate support as people take steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. She frames treatment as a partnership and emphasizes collaboration in setting priorities and tracking progress.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 29
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Coping with life changes
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 078861
- NPI Number: 1750193173
- License: LCSW (New York)
Remote care and therapeutic methods
Dr. Melissa Eisele-Kaplan uses a collaborative approach that adapts to what each person brings to the work. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions by prioritizing the individual's perspective and goals. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to help people develop present-moment awareness and self-observation skills that can ease reactivity to stress and grief. Motivational Interviewing is used when exploring readiness for change and identifying personal reasons to pursue new directions.
Solution-Focused Therapy is incorporated to translate insights into concrete, manageable steps between sessions. Together these approaches can be shaped into an individualized plan that fits a person’s priorities and pace. Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people connect and work together.
What is Dr. Eisele-Kaplan’s professional experience?
She has 29 years of professional experience, including a background in medical social work.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds NY LCSW 078861.
Which languages does she speak?
This profile lists English as the language of service.
Where is she based?
Dr. Eisele-Kaplan practices in New York.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the intake process.