Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Hanna Recktenwald, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 102960
- NPI
- 1053030916
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Hanna 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
- Relationship issues
- Young adult struggles
About Hanna
Hanna Recktenwald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Hanna also focuses on communication problems, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and issues common to young adults.
Hanna keeps sessions practical and straightforward. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps clients set small, achievable goals. Conversations often focus on coping skills for day-to-day stress, ways to improve communication, and steps to rebuild confidence after difficult experiences.
Her approach mixes evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to each person’s needs. Hanna helps people identify unhelpful patterns, try out new ways of responding, and track progress over time. She encourages clear, concrete changes rather than abstract advice.
Clients can expect a direct, matter-of-fact style that aims to make therapy useful for everyday life pressures like work, relationships, and school. Sessions are a place to talk through current problems, practice new skills, and plan next steps.
Hanna works in English and is based in New York. To begin, people follow the site matching steps and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How Hanna uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Hanna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and practical skill-building. One common approach she uses helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as short breathing exercises, behavioral experiments, and pacing daily routines to reduce overwhelm. This approach is useful for people needing immediate tools to manage strong emotions.Another approach focuses on processing trauma-related reactions through structured methods that help people notice patterns, develop safety strategies, and reduce reactivity. This method aims to help people regain a sense of control and improve day-to-day functioning after difficult events.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Hanna will work with each person to identify their goals, try different techniques, and check what helps best. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and priorities change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency and apply new skills between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include communication problems, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, using evidence-based techniques to address present-day problems and build coping skills. Sessions emphasize clear steps and measurable progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a clinician. That experience has included helping people manage everyday stress and trauma-related concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician in New York?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers