- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- NY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Mark
Mark Schachter is a New York psychologist with four decades of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and attention difficulties. He speaks English and draws on long experience to offer steady guidance when things feel overwhelming. His approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.
He focuses on practical, individualized work. Sessions begin by identifying what matters most to the person and by setting clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
He adapts his conversational style and the plan to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Mark has worked with issues related to concentration and memory and has supported people affected by post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. He also brings experience with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and intellectual disability when those areas are relevant to care.
Over 40 years he has helped people sort priorities and learn manageable strategies. Appointments are offered from his New York practice and through remote session options. He describes the first step as a short conversation to map out goals and preferred ways of working.
The tone in sessions is collaborative and focused on small, steady changes. People who seek him out can expect straightforward talk about coping skills, problem solving, and ways to make day-to-day life easier. He encourages questions and adjustments as therapy progresses so the work stays useful and relevant.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mark helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Intellectual disability
- Post-traumatic stress
- Traumatic brain injury
Evidence-based approaches and remote care options
Mark draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and real-world change. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise problem solving to reduce day-to-day overwhelm. These techniques help when worry or nerves interfere with routine tasks and parenting responsibilities.Another useful set of methods centers on trauma-informed strategies that help people process difficult experiences and build safety in thinking and behavior. These approaches aim to reduce reactivity, improve sleep and concentration, and support recovery after abuse, post-traumatic stress, or brain injury.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current life demands. That process includes checking progress and adjusting the plan when needed.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief, ongoing contact between sessions. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Mark
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and ADHD-related difficulties. He also addresses concentration, memory, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, autism, Asperger Syndrome, and intellectual disability when relevant.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth style that emphasizes respect and sensitivity. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem solving, and strategies you can use between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has 40 years of professional experience supporting people with mood, attention, trauma, and parenting challenges. That experience informs how he adapts plans to individual needs.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and is listed as NY Psychologist 006424. This credential appears as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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