Andrew Scardina , LCSW

Andrew Scardina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who brings more than a decade of professional experience to his therapeutic work. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career challenges, and the motivation needed to move forward. As an Army combat veteran, he draws on lived experience and broad professional networks to connect with a wide range of people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Andrew tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs, combining practical skills with empathic listening to support recovery and growth. His work addresses both common concerns such as depression, sleeping problems, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, and more specific areas including avoidant or dependent personality patterns, first responder issues, chronic pain or illness, and concerns tied to kink, BDSM, and alternative sex culture.

He integrates approaches that emphasize collaboration, skill-building, and concrete problem solving so clients can meet immediate challenges while working toward longer-term goals. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out with questions or to set up appointments to discuss whether his style and experience match their needs.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-worth. It is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life changes where validation and understanding are key.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, and teaching practical strategies to change them. It helps people develop tools to manage symptoms and tackle specific problems such as sleep difficulties, worry, or motivation struggles.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, trauma-related reactions, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to match what works best for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from different locations, and access support when in-person visits are difficult. These options enable therapists and clients to focus on practical progress and consistent engagement.