Moriah Kreppein Riquelme , LCSW

Moriah Kreppein Riquelme is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem concerns, depression, and life transitions. She draws on a compassionate, respectful style to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs, working to build practical skills and clearer goals.

Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including abandonment and attachment concerns, communication challenges, fertility-related stress, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, women's issues, workplace stress, and challenges common to young adults. Moriah uses approaches that emphasize client strengths, motivation for change, and, when needed, trauma-focused interventions to support recovery and growth.

As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings formal training in clinical social work and psychotherapy to her sessions. Her work centers on sensitivity and respect, and she adapts therapy to align with each individual's circumstances and goals.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Remote Care

Moriah uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person's own goals and values guide the work - this approach helps with self-esteem, life direction, and emotional processing. Motivational interviewing is used to explore and strengthen a person's motivation to change, making it especially useful for addictions, health behavior changes, and increasing readiness for action. Trauma-focused therapy is applied when past traumatic experiences affect daily functioning; it offers focused techniques to reduce symptoms and improve coping when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Moriah works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and for fitting sessions into busy lives. These options make it easier to access care from home or work and to continue therapy during transitions, while allowing licensed professionals to provide regular, consistent support.