Andrew Scardina, LCSW

Andrew Scardina is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 11 years of experience. He helps people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, or facing trauma and abuse. He also supports those dealing with relationship or intimacy concerns, sleep problems, addictive behaviors, and major life changes.

Andrew uses straightforward conversation to uncover what matters most to each person. He adapts sessions to individual needs and works at a pace people find comfortable. He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where practical steps can be tried and adjusted.

His background includes service as an Army combat veteran, which shaped his outlook and ability to relate to many kinds of people. That experience informs how he talks about resilience, purpose, and moving forward after difficult events.

Andrew draws on several approaches, including cognitive behavioral ideas that link thoughts and actions, and client-centered methods that follow the person's lead. He also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy and brief solution-focused techniques when those fit the goals.

Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and everyday strategies people can use between meetings. Andrew works with people on practical steps for coping, improving communication, and making changes that matter. He encourages questions and checks in regularly to see what is helping and what needs to change.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Andrew commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered methods when working online. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teach practical tools to change patterns that cause distress. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around the person's priorities and pace.

He also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation or stress tolerance are goals; these are concrete skills people can practice between sessions. Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals best.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when they want that connection. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief updates or ongoing skill coaching into a busy day. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit into work, family, and life obligations.