Akiva Garellek

Akiva Garellek, MA, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in both New York State and Florida. He earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Ferkauf University and has dedicated over six years to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys.

He is specializing in play and sand tray therapy and has comprehensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He works with clients of all ages, with particular experience using play-based approaches with children.

As owner of Garellek Counseling in New York, NY, and Hollywood, FL, he leads a team offering in-person sessions or teletherapy options. He tailors evidence-based methods to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, adjusting strategies to each client’s needs.