Moriah Kreppein Riquelme

Moriah Kreppein Riquelme is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in New York. She brings eight years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She aims to meet each person with respect and compassion as they begin therapy.

Her sessions are tailored to the individual. She adapts how she talks and plans care to match a person’s needs and goals. Moriah encourages small, practical steps that build motivation and confidence over time.

She draws on client-centered methods to create space for the person’s perspective. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. Solution-focused work emphasizes short-term goals and clear next steps.

Moriah also uses trauma-focused techniques when past experiences interfere with daily life. This helps people who struggle with symptoms after stressful events or who carry ongoing shame, guilt, or isolation.

She has experience supporting issues related to relationships, attachment and abandonment, fertility concerns, workplace stress, and finding life purpose. Women’s issues are among her focus areas, alongside young adult concerns and post-traumatic stress. Her practice is conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.

Taking the first step often feels hard, and Moriah frames that step as a positive move. If someone decides to begin, she works collaboratively to set realistic goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Many of her methods aim to make progress feel manageable and oriented toward each person's goals. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and creates space to be heard, which helps when stress or low self-esteem are getting in the way. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change by clarifying personal reasons for making adjustments and building momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative conversation guides whether to emphasize short-term problem solving, motivation work, or trauma-focused techniques as needed.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before scheduling, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let people check in from a quiet moment between obligations. It can also allow focused shorter sessions or regular weekly meetings that support steady progress without disrupting daily routines.