- Stress and anxiety
- Career and life changes
- Trauma and coping skills
About Andrew
Andrew Scardina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 11 years of experience. He works with adults who feel stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or with health. Common concerns he helps people with include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Andrew draws on clear, practical methods in sessions. He listens and reflects what matters most, then uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address thoughts, emotions, and everyday skills. He also draws on client-centered and solution-focused approaches to help people identify small, testable steps forward.
People bring a wide range of issues to his work. He also has experience with addictions, sleeping problems, intimacy-related concerns, and life purpose questions. Additional focuses include communication problems, control and dependent personality concerns, chronic pain and illness, fatherhood issues, and challenges tied to divorce, isolation, or jealousy.
His background includes military service as an Army combat veteran, and he notes that experience informs how he connects with people from varied backgrounds. Sessions emphasize practical problem-solving, clear goals, and skills you can try between meetings. Andrew describes collaboration as central - he works with each person to choose approaches that fit their situation and goals.
Sessions are conducted in English from New York. The therapist uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Andrew applies therapeutic approaches online
Andrew commonly uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as part of his online work. Client-centered methods focus on listening, clarifying what matters, and shaping sessions around the person's concerns. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. DBT adds skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflict.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Andrew works collaboratively to see which methods match a person's goals and situation. He will talk through options, suggest short experiments, and adjust techniques based on progress and feedback.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for brief check-ins between appointments. They also let people try skill practice in real-life settings and bring examples from daily life into discussion. Licensed professionals can use different formats; Andrew will clarify how he runs sessions when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT and DBT techniques to identify goals and build practical skills for day-to-day changes.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of professional experience and prior service as an Army combat veteran.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW credential in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.