- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and abuse
About Howard
Howard Tieger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 30 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and other life and mental health concerns. Howard describes his work as creating an open environment where clients can speak about thoughts and feelings without judgment.
He focuses on practical support for everyday problems. That can mean talking through ways to cope with cravings, planning steps to manage overwhelming days, or naming small changes that reduce tension. Sessions are conversational and aim to make difficult topics easier to approach.
Howard is familiar with challenges linked to relationships and life transitions. He offers help for caregiver stress, divorce and separation, communication problems, control issues, and workplace concerns. He also works with people facing loneliness, midlife questions, men’s issues, and sexual concerns.
Because grief, trauma, and mood problems often overlap with anxiety and addiction, Howard combines attention to feelings with concrete strategies. He encourages clear next steps clients can try between meetings. Progress is described one step at a time rather than as a quick fix.
Sessions are offered in English and he does not take international clients. Howard notes that starting therapy takes courage and that he will assist people as they work toward feeling better.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Howard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms of anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Two approaches he commonly relies on are structured problem-solving, which breaks overwhelming issues into manageable steps and helps with daily stress and decision making, and exposure-related strategies, which involve gradual, supported practice of feared situations to reduce avoidance and social anxiety responses.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Howard will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as needed based on how things progress. The emphasis is on collaboration and finding practical ways to apply tools between sessions.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full in-person appointment is hard to arrange. Licensed professionals can also use online meetings to practice new skills in real-world situations without requiring a commute.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and related life issues such as workplace problems and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focused on making difficult topics easier to talk about and identifying small, doable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.