Howard Tieger , LCSW

Howard Tieger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 30 years of professional experience. He has focused his work on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, process trauma and abuse, and navigate grief and loss, along with a range of other life and mental health challenges.

Howard approaches each person with a commitment to creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. He supports clients in taking the often-difficult first steps toward greater well-being, offering steady guidance and practical strategies tailored to individual needs.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, he works collaboratively to identify goals and build coping skills that fit each client’s circumstances. Howard aims to assist clients through the healing process and toward feeling better in daily life, drawing on decades of experience to provide compassionate, experienced care.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Howard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the problems a person brings to therapy. One common approach is skills-based work that helps identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior, offering practical tools to reduce stress and manage anxiety or addictive behaviors. Another important focus is trauma-informed care, which helps people safely process experiences of trauma, abuse, and significant loss while building resilience and healthier coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Howard works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then adjusts methods to find what fits best for that individual. That collaboration helps ensure therapy addresses the concerns most important to the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, access support from home or work, and continue care through life transitions, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver effective, evidence-based support.