- Client-centered
- Goal-oriented
- Experienced LCSW
About Andrew
Andrew Scardina is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and career challenges. He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk through hard moments and set practical goals. He draws on 11 years of professional experience and a background that includes military service.
His approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. Conversations focus on what matters most to the individual and on small, concrete changes that build better days. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's goals and preferences central.
Andrew works with issues beyond mood and anxiety, including relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems, addictions, and coping with life changes like divorce or fertility struggles. He also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability and those facing first responder stress or fatherhood questions.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help when someone needs clearer direction or has trouble sustaining change. These methods keep sessions practical and goal-oriented while still attending to emotional experience.
He aims to tailor a plan to each person's pace and needs, combining short-term steps with longer-term work as appropriate. People who value straightforward conversation and practical tools may find his style useful.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist reflects concerns, asks about goals, and adjusts the pace to match each person. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to make sense of feelings.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions often involve spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small experiments to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches practical tools like distress tolerance and emotion regulation that people can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy as part of everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Andrew address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, career issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems, addictions, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on respectful conversation and concrete steps such as behavior changes and goal setting.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has 11 years of professional experience and served in the Army, which informs his ability to connect with a wide range of people.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.