About Andrew
Andrew Damato is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He uses straightforward talk and practical strategies to guide people through painful or confusing experiences. His style is calm and respectful, aimed at making steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a nonjudgmental space where people can voice their concerns and make their own choices.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build concrete coping skills. Narrative and Solution-Focused approaches help clarify goals and highlight what is already working for each person. Andrew has five years of clinical experience working with issues such as trauma and abuse, sexual assault, attachment problems, and substance use concerns.
He also supports people facing adoption or foster care questions, codependency, impulsivity, and the mood shifts of Seasonal Affective Disorder. His background includes work with LGBT and young adult concerns and sexuality-related questions. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and services are provided through a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability by selecting the Start Therapy button. The process is intended to match practical needs with a clear plan for care.
Therapeutic Approaches That Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful space where the client guides the pace and focus. It helps when someone needs acceptance and clarity before making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns that increase anxiety or depression, and it includes practical exercises to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be helpful for impulsivity and strong mood swings.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, listen to your experience, and suggest which methods might fit best. Together you can try a few strategies and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful for your situation.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let you work face-to-face without traveling, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats provide flexibility so sessions can fit around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities, while still allowing therapists to teach skills, review homework, and track progress.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English