Mark Schiffman , LCSW

Mark Schiffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with a master’s degree from New York University and 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people reduce physical and emotional pain so they can move beyond worry, stress, dissatisfaction and sadness and pursue more satisfying relationships and goals. His work is individualized - plans are crafted to address each person or family member's needs and to help maximize personal potential.

He offers psychotherapy for both children and adults, providing play therapy and behavior-focused techniques for younger clients alongside compassionate listening and reflective exploration for adolescents and adults. Treatment formats include individual, family and group work, and his approach draws from insight-oriented methods as well as behavior modification, trauma-informed care and dialectical behavioral strategies. Mark creates a non-judgmental, supportive environment where clients can explore patterns, build skills and set achievable goals.

Areas of emphasis include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and caregiving issues, as well as challenges related to identity, intimacy and life transitions. As an LCSW - a licensed social worker trained in clinical assessment and psychotherapy - he combines practical techniques with empathic support to help clients make meaningful changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mark Schiffman

Mark combines several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns and helps people develop practical coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity and relationship conflicts. Imago Relationship Therapy concentrates on improving communication and connection between partners by exploring underlying needs and patterns and promoting more conscious dialogue.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mark works collaboratively with clients to assess goals, preferences and circumstances, and he adjusts methods over time so therapy fits each person or couple.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or distance from a therapist's office. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for the individual or family.