Moriah Kreppein Riquelme

Moriah Kreppein Riquelme is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She practices in New York and frames therapy as a respectful, compassionate partnership. Moriah aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person she meets.

She approaches work in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the person in front of her. That might mean building motivation, restoring confidence, or finding ways to cope during life transitions.

Moriah also pays attention to patterns that underlie current struggles. Attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and guilt or shame often come up in sessions. She can also address fertility stress, workplace strain, questions about life purpose, and issues common in young adulthood.

When trauma has played a role, she uses trauma-focused methods alongside other strategies to help people process and move forward. Solution-focused tools are used to set concrete, short-term goals. Motivational interviewing supports people working through changes like addiction recovery or increasing healthy habits.

People who choose her typically want a direct but gentle clinician who listens first and then helps map practical steps. She encourages anyone taking the first step toward therapy and works to make sessions feel relevant to daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist creates room for people to say what matters most and then works with them to decide next steps. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about a change. It uses open questions and reflection to build motivation and practical plans. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on clear, small goals and on what works now to move forward.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that match current needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible scheduling around work or school. It also gives people a way to keep continuity of care when routines are disrupted, while the therapist and client focus on practical steps for change.