Christopher Bergene, LCSW-R

Christopher Bergene, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 13 years of professional experience. As a LCSW-R he provides psychotherapy and clinical support, drawing on years of practice helping people navigate difficult emotions and life transitions.

He has worked with clients on stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem and confidence, and depression. His work emphasizes practical support and real-world strategies to address the problems people bring to therapy, while honoring each person’s strengths and resources.

Christopher approaches each client with the assumption that the client is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet current challenges. He recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and expresses support for those beginning that process, celebrating the decision to get started.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns people bring to therapy. For stress and anxiety this includes practical skill-building and coping strategies that help reduce immediate distress and improve daily functioning - techniques focus on identifying triggers, learning tools to manage symptoms, and practicing habits that support calmer responses.

For mood, self-esteem, and anger-related difficulties he employs structured therapeutic methods that explore unhelpful patterns and build alternative ways of thinking and behaving. These approaches aim to increase motivation, strengthen self-confidence, and provide tools for managing intense emotions in day-to-day situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christopher works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time to find the best fit for the individual.

Online therapy with Christopher is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and accessible. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to work together from different locations while keeping therapy consistent with the client’s schedule and needs.