Andrew Scardina, LCSW

Andrew Scardina is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, depression, and substance use challenges. He aims to listen with respect and compassion and to tailor conversations to each person's needs.

Andrew frames therapy as a practical process. He adapts his approach to match what a person wants to work on, and he uses clear, goal-oriented methods alongside open listening. Sessions emphasize small, manageable steps that can make daily life feel easier.

He brings 11 years of professional experience to his work and draws on his background as an Army combat veteran to relate to a wide range of people. That experience informs his understanding of stress, trauma, and first responder or fatherhood-related concerns without assuming everyone has the same needs.

Andrew uses a mix of approaches, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. He typically blends these to suit a person's goals rather than following a single formula.

People who meet with him can expect straightforward discussion about what matters most to them, practical tools to try between sessions, and regular check-ins about progress and next steps.

How Andrew Uses Talk and Skills Online

Andrew often draws on client-centered work that centers the person's experience, listening closely and shaping sessions around what the client says matters most. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel heard as they decide what to work on.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift patterns that cause distress. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many day-to-day stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Andrew will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, tolerance for change, and daily life. He usually blends approaches so sessions stay focused and useful rather than rigid.

If you are wondering about online options, confirm the current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments can occur between work or family obligations. Talk with him during the matching process about how you prefer to meet and how sessions can be structured to suit your routine.