About Howard
Howard Tieger is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 30 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings.
In sessions he focuses on practical ways to manage day-to-day problems. He listens closely and helps people identify small steps that can ease pressure and improve coping.
Background and approach
He also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, workplace problems, and social anxiety. Howard works with clients on issues tied to relationships and life transitions. Topics he often covers include communication problems, divorce and separation, control issues, and midlife transitions.
He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about sexuality. Over three decades he has developed a steady, straightforward style. He encourages clear goals and realistic plans.
Progress often looks like reduced anxiety, better routines, or stronger ways to handle setbacks. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a person selects Start Therapy, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Howard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as grounding, breathing, and structured problem-solving. These tools help when worry or panic make daily tasks hard to manage.Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care, which helps people process difficult events at a pace that feels tolerable. This approach supports people working through grief, past abuse, or upsetting memories while building strategies to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are invited to say what helps and what does not, so the work fits their needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit many schedules. Video calls allow a fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or get support without scheduling a call. These options make therapy more flexible for busy lives and for people in different locations.
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- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English