Andrew Scardina , LCSW

Andrew Scardina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 11 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem struggles, and career-related challenges, adapting his approach to each person’s situation and goals.

He emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, shaping conversations and treatment plans to address unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method. His work centers on collaboration with clients to identify practical steps toward improved coping, resilience, and confidence.

As an Army combat veteran, he brings lived experience and wide-ranging professional connections that inform his ability to relate to diverse people and circumstances. He welcomes outreach to answer questions or to discuss appointment options and next steps for those seeking support.

Approaches and Online Care with a Licensed New York Therapist

Andrew utilizes client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative environment where the client's priorities guide each session. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and tailoring the process to what the person finds most meaningful and helpful.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. CBT emphasizes clear strategies and exercises that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are blended in when clients need support with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and building healthy interpersonal skills. DBT offers concrete tools for coping with intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Andrew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life context. He adapts techniques over time based on what is most effective for the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, work, or while traveling, and they allow therapy to fit into daily life without sacrificing continuity of care.