- Guilt and shame
- Anxiety and mood
- Trauma and grief
About Howard
Howard Tieger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 30 years of experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and other major life changes. He also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, caregiver strain, communication problems, and workplace stress.
Howard focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. He aims to create an environment where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters to the person and outlining manageable steps forward.
His approach leans on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people handle strong emotions and build coping skills. That can include working through past hurts, addressing impulsive behaviors, and developing better ways to manage stress. He recognizes that grief and loss often come with complicated feelings that take time to sort out.
Howard draws on long experience to help people weigh options and decide on next steps. He listens for patterns that keep problems returning and helps clients try different responses. His style is direct but patient, with attention to concrete changes people can try between sessions.
People who come to him often want relief from shame or guilt, steadier mood, or clearer ways to handle relationship and work pressures. He asks about goals early and checks in often to see what is working. To begin, prospective clients follow the practice's online matching and scheduling process.
Therapeutic methods and working online
Howard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems in clear, practical ways. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes that reduce anxiety or impulsive responses. This helps with issues like anxiety, mood problems, and impulsivity.Another common technique centers on processing traumatic or painful events in manageable steps. That work aims to reduce the power of past events over daily life and to build steadier ways of responding to reminders and stressors. It is often used for trauma, grief, and post-traumatic stress concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Howard will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as work progresses.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals, including therapists, often use online work to keep therapy consistent with a person’s day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, workplace issues, and communication problems.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses direct conversation and practical steps to address problems. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try specific changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does he work in other languages or outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.