Mark Schiffman, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Mark

Mark Schiffman is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and a wide range of parenting and family concerns. He writes clear, practical plans to reduce daily strain and to improve relationships at home. His approach is straightforward and aimed at people who want usable steps, not just talk.

He brings 25 years of experience and a Master’s degree from New York University.

Background and approach

He has worked with individuals across many life stages and offers techniques that fit different ages and needs. For younger clients he uses play therapy and behavior-based strategies. For adults he combines reflective listening with structured tools.

Sessions often include skills teaching, behavior changes, and strategies to manage emotions and impulses. He uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address mood, anxiety, and coping. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce stress and improve attention.

Mark also integrates relationship-focused work when family dynamics matter. He applies grounded exercises to improve communication and to manage conflict around caregiving, divorce, grief, and other life transitions. He emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step progress.

He practices in New York and works with English-speaking clients. He accepts international clients for online sessions and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair a person with a therapist and schedule the first session.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Mark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside mindfulness techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting thought and behavior patterns that worsen anxiety, depression, or stress. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for managing intense feelings and impulsivity. Mindfulness offers simple practices to ground attention and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to test methods, adjust techniques, and set clear goals based on needs and preferences. Together they choose which tools feel most useful for daily life and family situations.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexible ways to check in and practice skills between meetings. These options support ongoing work on stress, parenting challenges, mood, and relationship dynamics without requiring travel.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, family and parenting concerns, trauma, grief, intimacy and related issues listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style?

He combines practical skills training with reflective listening. Sessions include concrete steps, behavior strategies, and emotional work tailored to each person.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 25 years of clinical experience and holds a Master’s degree from New York University.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, NY LCSW 071616, practicing in New York.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a consultation?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 25 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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