Andrew Scardina, LCSW

Andrew Scardina is a New York-licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through periods of stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivational struggles, low self-esteem and confidence concerns, and career-related difficulties. He centers respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapeutic work and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique circumstances and goals.

As an Army combat veteran, he brings life experience and a broad network that help him connect with many different groups. He emphasizes tailored care and collaborative planning, aiming to meet clients where they are while offering practical strategies and emotional support. Prospective clients are invited to reach out with questions or to set up appointments to explore whether his approach is a good fit.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Andrew Scardina draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, respectful space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and priorities of treatment. This approach focuses on empathy and understanding and can be helpful when someone needs support building confidence, exploring life changes, or working through relationship and self-esteem concerns.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. CBT often includes goal-oriented exercises and clear strategies that translate well to remote sessions and between-session work.

Dialectical behavior therapy - DBT techniques are applied when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or distress tolerance are central concerns. DBT offers concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication in relationships. Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Andrew will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, and varying comfort levels with technology.