About Howard
Howard Tieger is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 30 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. His manner is calm and straightforward, aimed at making a hard step feel more manageable.
He creates a welcoming space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and realistic goals that fit each person's life.
Background and approach
Howard emphasizes listening first, then working together to find ways forward. Over three decades of practice, he has supported people through caregiving strain, communication breakdowns, control struggles, divorce and separation, and midlife challenges. He also addresses issues like guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, men’s issues, mood challenges, post-traumatic stress, sexuality concerns, social anxiety and workplace stress.
Howard adapts sessions to what each person needs in the moment. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the concern at hand and explains options in plain language. The focus is on building skills that help outside of session as well as in it.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Howard asks people to be ready to share their goals and what they hope to change, and he works with them to set clear next steps.
Approaches That Guide Online Work
Howard uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match each person's problem. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress; this involves learning short-term tools to calm intense reactions and strengthen daily routines. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic events and their impact so that distressing memories cause less disruption in daily life; this often includes gradual exposure to difficult memories and learning ways to tolerate strong feelings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns, explain likely options in plain language, and adapt methods over time based on what helps. This shared planning means the work evolves as you progress and as needs change.
Online sessions are practical and flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit care into a busy life and to maintain steady progress between in-person visits.
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- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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