Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Andrew Scardina, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 094422
- NPI
- 1407282593
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Andrew supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career and motivation
About Andrew
Andrew Scardina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 11 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career challenges, and depression. His language of practice is English and he is based in New York.
He focuses on straightforward, practical conversation. Sessions look at what is happening now and what can be changed. Andrew also addresses intimacy-related concerns and addictions, and supports people navigating life changes such as divorce or fatherhood challenges.
As a practitioner he uses a mix of approaches that emphasize problem solving and coping skills. He applies client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior techniques when they fit a person's needs. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are part of the toolbox he draws on for short-term goals and behavior change.
Andrew has experience working with issues that include chronic pain, communication problems, control and dependent personality features, and topics connected to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. He also helps with first responder concerns, fertility and isolation or loneliness issues. The work tends to be direct and goal-oriented, with attention to everyday pressures like work, money, and health.
To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
BHow sessions work
How Andrew’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the client's concerns and pace, helping a person feel heard and understood while working toward practical changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT often includes structured conversations, short exercises between sessions, and planning steps to try in daily life to reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Delivered online, DBT may include skill practice, coaching-style guidance, and problem-solving around intense feelings or conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time for appointments.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career problems, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and sleep concerns.
What is his therapy style?
He uses client-centered listening and practical techniques from CBT and DBT, combined with motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods for goal-oriented work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and populations.
Where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies depending on your location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers