Eric Katz , LCSW, LICSW

Eric Katz is a licensed social worker practicing in New York and Vermont with 26 years of professional experience. He holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW denotes Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and has helped people address stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger management, and depression.

His work also attends to related concerns such as codependency, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and post-traumatic stress. He emphasizes evidence-based approaches tailored to each person, drawing on methods that match the presenting issue and the individual’s goals.

Eric creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. He recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and honors the decision to reach out for support. His practice focuses on collaborative care that helps people build insight, develop coping skills, and move toward more adaptive ways of living and relating.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Eric Katz uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and meaning-focused concerns. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical strategies and skill building, often supporting progress with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine which methods best match an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration allows adjustments over time so treatment remains relevant and effective for the person.

Online therapy with Eric typically uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care without travel, and they allow the therapist and patient to focus on progress using modalities that fit everyday life.