- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed focus
- Goal oriented
About Andrew
Andrew Scardina is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. He also supports those coping with trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and challenges around motivation and self-esteem.
He keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. Conversations are shaped around each person's goals and circumstances. He draws on a mix of practical strategies and careful listening to address problems in daily life.
Andrew has worked in clinical settings for 11 years and brings that experience to the therapeutic room. He is an Army combat veteran and says this background informs how he connects with people from many walks of life. That perspective can be useful when addressing issues like first responder stress, fatherhood, or life purpose.
His approach pulls from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. That lets him combine talking, skills practice, and short-term goal work depending on what a person needs.
People often come for help with addictions, chronic pain or illness, control or communication problems, divorce and separation, fertility or fatherhood questions, isolation, and men's issues. Andrew aims to make therapy practical, goal-oriented, and adapted to the way each person lives.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering empathy and understanding. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and make sense of their situation.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful habits. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems because it offers concrete tools to practice between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness. It can be helpful for people who struggle with intense emotions, control issues, or relationship challenges.
Finding the best approach is part of the early work in therapy. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and how they prefer to work. Together they decide whether to focus on skills practice, short-term solutions, or deeper exploration.
Confirm current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep momentum with regular appointments and practice new skills between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, motivation, and self-esteem concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, combining listening with practical strategies from several approaches to meet immediate goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and brings that background into his practice.
What credentials and location information are available?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and subscription work?
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?
Choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.