Andrew Scardina, LCSW

Andrew Scardina is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and career concerns. He frames conversations to be respectful and straightforward so people can get practical help quickly. Andrew draws on 11 years of work experience and his background as an Army combat veteran to relate to a wide range of life situations, including service and civilian life transitions.

He focuses on building a plan that fits each person’s goals. Sessions use plain language and concrete steps rather than jargon. He listens for what matters most and adjusts tools and strategies to match the pace a person wants.

Andrew often uses approaches that teach new coping skills and change how people respond to stress. He blends goal-focused techniques and talk-based methods to address symptoms and daily habits. This work can include focus on sleep, motivation, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.

Additional attention can be given to issues such as chronic pain and illness, fatherhood matters, communication problems, and concerns related to kink and alternative sex culture. He also works with people facing isolation, first responder stress, or life changes like divorce and fertility challenges.

Andrew aims for practical progress people can notice between sessions. He invites questions about how therapy might fit into busy days and suggests selecting the Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works.

Approaches that guide online sessions and progress

Andrew commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in his work. Client-Centered Therapy centers conversations on what matters to the person and uses listening and reflection to help them find their own solutions. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful patterns. DBT adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and maintaining relationships when feelings run high.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Andrew discusses goals and preferences and helps decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so therapy stays aligned with changing needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let people use different skill-practice strategies between meetings. Licensed professionals will help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life.