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Erin Knittel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Midtown Manhattan with expertise in supporting adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. As a former high school teacher and guidance counselor, she has a deep understanding of the complex challenges adolescents face. She is passionate about guiding teenagers through this tumultuous stage, helping them explore their individuality while managing social, academic, and personal pressures. She also enjoys seeing young adults navigating college stress, life transitions, and existential crises.
Erin draws upon evidence-based treatment modalities, taking an individualized approach to each client’s unique circumstances. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy with an emphasis on increasing mindfulness.
Erin is dedicated to empowering her clients with self-awareness and long-term coping skills. Her office is conveniently located a short walk from Grand Central.
Years of Experience: 16 years
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Existential challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Erin Knittel is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
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