- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Phobias and panic
About Adam
Adam Chaiken is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 30 years of practice. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, and depression. He also supports anyone facing phobias, panic, obsessions or compulsions, and related difficulties.
Adam uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on identifying problems, testing practical steps, and noticing what helps. He listens for patterns that keep worries active and suggests ways to try new responses in everyday life.
When relationship strain or parenting pressure is central, he helps clarify roles and communication habits. For fears, panic, or phobias, he works through small, manageable steps that reduce avoidance. For someone feeling isolated or stuck, he talks through ways to reconnect and reframe negative thoughts.
Adam draws on three decades of experience across clinical settings in New York. He aims to balance practical tools with time to reflect on what matters most to each person. Sessions are built around clear goals and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked.
People who come to him often want concise, realistic next steps. He encourages clients to try changes between sessions and to say what does or does not work. The focus is on usable strategies that fit daily life rather than abstract theory.
Approaches and how online sessions fit
Adam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive-style methods look at unhelpful thought patterns and offer simple exercises to test new beliefs and behaviors; these methods can help with anxiety, panic, and social fears. Behavioral approaches emphasize step‑by‑step exposure to reduce avoidance, for example by practicing small social tasks in manageable stages. Skills-based work targets communication habits and problem-solving for relationship and parenting stresses, with concrete tools to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods over time. Goals are set together and reviewed regularly to make sure the work matches current needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the original information, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice skills in their usual routines and discuss what did or did not work in real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, depression, and related problems such as phobias, panic, obsessions, and paranoia.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He looks for clear goals and suggests concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in New York.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.