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Adrian Pinckney (He/Him)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
 therapist: Adrian Pinckney,
Online in Florida, New Jersey, New York (Online Only)
I believe meaningful change begins within a therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and genuine human connection. Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and my goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. As a licensed clinical social worker, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the emotional demands of everyday life. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to each individual's unique experiences, values, and goals. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, I collaborate with clients to develop practical strategies while exploring the deeper patterns that influence emotional well-being. Whether you're working through a difficult chapter, healing from past experiences, or striving for greater clarity and resilience, therapy can be a powerful investment in yourself. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they build insight, strengthen their emotional health, and create lasting, meaningful change.

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American, Men, Women clients.
Languages: English

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
  • Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
  • Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
  • Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
  • Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
  • Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
  • Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
  • Psychosocial Therapy Looks at how social and environmental factors affect psychological health. It emphasizes relationships, community, and resilience.
  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
  • Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. I integrate evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based interventions to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy is most effective when it is grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to move toward the life they want to build.

Fees & Insurance

Fees
  • Average Session Fee 300
Insurance
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Aetna, Cigna, Ascension (SmartHealth), Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare (Optum), Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum)

Education & Credentials

Adrian Pinckney LCSW
  • Male
  • License # SW26616
  • Licensed in florida
  • Practicing Since 2022
Education: My graduate education in clinical social work provided advanced training in psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Combined with ongoing continuing education and clinical experience, my training allows me to provide thoughtful, individual

Adrian Pinckney Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available Online for residents of Florida, New Jersey, New York
  • Online Therapy Details: Online therapy provides a convenient, confidential, and effective way to access mental health care from the comfort of your home or another private location. I offer secure HIPAA-compliant video sessions for adults throughout Florida, allowing clients to receive high-quality psychotherapy without the need to travel. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based interventions with psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness-informed techniques. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, or chronic stress, virtual therapy offers the same level of professionalism, compassion, and individualized care as in-person treatment. All you need is a reliable internet connection, a private space, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera. Together, we'll create a therapeutic environment where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered to work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Adrian Pinckney Practice Description
ELIVĀT Collective Integrative Therapy is a boutique virtual psychotherapy practice dedicated to providing thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care for adults throughout Florida. The practice specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, and major life transitions through compassionate, personalized treatment. At ELIVĀT, therapy is grounded in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative approach that honors each person's unique story and strengths. Treatment integrates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and strengths-based practices to support meaningful and lasting change. In addition to psychotherapy, ELIVĀT provides comprehensive psychological immigration evaluations for asylum, VAWA, Extreme Hardship, U Visa, and T Visa cases. Every service is delivered with professionalism, clinical excellence, and a commitment to creating a safe, confidential space where clients can heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

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