- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
About Mark
Mark Schiffman is a licensed clinical social worker who helps parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. He writes short, practical strategies and talks through everyday problems so people can reduce worry and regain balance. His plainspoken approach is aimed at people who need clear steps and emotional support.
He brings 25 years of clinical experience and a Master’s degree from New York University. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address patterns that cause distress.
Background and approach
Dialectical behavior ideas are used for intense emotions and impulse control, and Imago Relationship Therapy is applied when relationship patterns affect wellbeing. Sessions focus on building specific skills and changing unhelpful habits. He offers tools for sleep, eating, anger, and managing ADHD symptoms, and practical coaching for career and life transitions.
Parents receive concrete strategies for everyday parenting strain without jargon. Mark uses compassionate listening and reflective conversation to help people sort feelings and decide on steps forward. He also works with issues such as trauma, domestic violence, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns, offering direction for coping and planning.
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Mark practices in New York and works with English-speaking clients, including those outside the U.S.
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
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mark lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online access
Mark often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and address mood struggles. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills for people who experience strong emotions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Together they check what works and adjust methods over time so the plan fits daily life and parenting needs.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
Questions people ask about Mark
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, and many related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses straightforward, skills-based work combined with reflective listening. Sessions blend practical exercises with mindful awareness and emotion-regulation techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and holds a Master’s degree from New York University.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients located outside the United States.
In what session formats can I meet with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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