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Our Passionate team
Akiva Garellek
Practice Owner
Child Play Specialist
MA,LMHC-QS
I believe that meaningful therapy begins with a genuine human connection. Every person has a unique story, and every individual, couple, child, and family deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to create a space where healing, growth, and lasting change can take place.
My name is Akiva Garellek, MA,LMHC-QS, and I am the Founder and Clinical Director of Garellek Counseling. I founded the practice with the vision of creating a welcoming environment where individuals and families can access compassionate, high-quality mental health care delivered with professionalism, integrity, and genuine care.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor, I have the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout Florida and New York. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I mentor and supervise developing clinicians, helping to cultivate a practice committed to clinical excellence and exceptional client care.
I provide therapy for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and marital challenges, parenting concerns, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, stress management, self-esteem, and emotional wellness. Whether you are looking for child therapy, adult psychotherapy, couples counseling, marriage counseling, or family therapy, I believe treatment should be personalized to your unique goals, strengths, and experiences.
My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Whether I am helping a young child develop healthy coping skills through play-based interventions, guiding a couple toward healthier communication and a stronger relationship, or supporting an adult through anxiety, burnout, or a significant life transition, my goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where meaningful progress can occur. I draw from evidence-based approaches while recognizing that no two clients are alike, tailoring treatment to meet each individual's needs.
I believe that resilience exists within every person and every relationship. Therapy is not simply about reducing symptoms—it is about gaining insight, strengthening emotional well-being, building healthier relationships, and developing the confidence to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and purpose. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients during some of life's most meaningful and difficult moments, helping them move toward lasting growth and fulfillment.
At Garellek Counseling, we are committed to providing thoughtful, individualized mental health care for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your relationship, our mission is to help you feel understood, empowered, and equipped with the tools to create meaningful and lasting change.
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