About Todd
Todd Bater is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience based in New York. He focuses on practical help for people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship strain. He aims to create a supportive, progressive space where people can speak honestly and start solving problems.
He works with people who feel isolated or struggle to communicate clearly with others. That includes those coping with grief, anger, midlife questions, or challenges after separation and divorce.
Background and approach
He also supports people managing workplace stress and first responder or veteran-related strains. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Todd helps clients build clearer communication skills, manage intense emotions, and find steps that fit daily life.
He encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time. Todd emphasizes respect for each person's identity and offers an affirming environment for LGBTQ+ people and anyone seeking a non-religious approach. He uses straightforward language and a calm manner to make room for honest conversation.
People who choose him can expect guided reflection, practical skill-building, and steady support while they work toward better emotional balance and stronger relationships. He aims to help clients increase resilience and chart a personal path forward.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Todd draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One approach emphasizes learning communication skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and improve relationships. This helps people manage everyday triggers and speak more effectively with others.Another approach centers on mood and stress management through short-term tools like breathing, grounding, and activity planning. These techniques are used to lower intense emotions and create steadier daily routines for people with depression or high stress.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then recommend techniques to try. The plan is adjusted as progress is made so methods stay useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist see nonverbal cues and work through skills in real time. Phone sessions can be quicker and require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, homework review, and people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity over time.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Experience
- 18 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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