Mark Schiffman, LCSW

Mark Schiffman is an LCSW based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and other life changes. He offers practical ways to reduce worry and improve day-to-day functioning. He also works with concerns related to aging and geriatric issues and supports people facing caregiving stress and end-of-life questions.

He draws on 25 years of clinical experience to shape individualized strategies. Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns, and developing concrete tools you can use between meetings. That might mean behavior-focused exercises, skills for emotion regulation, or mindfulness practices to steady attention and mood.

His background includes a Master’s degree from New York University and long clinical experience in individual, group, and family settings. He has worked with people dealing with trauma, mood disorders, impulse control, and complex life transitions.

In practical terms, work with him often blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with dialectical behavior ideas and relational approaches tailored to a person’s goals. He aims to help clients take small steps that lead to clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and better daily routines.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. The fee structure varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating difficulties, and stress management. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help with impulsivity, anger, and intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to your goals and preferences. That may mean trying skill-based exercises first, then adding mindfulness or relational work depending on how you respond.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are currently offered, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people access care across time zones since he accepts international clients. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in remote sessions to teach skills, review practice exercises, and support day-to-day changes without promising a particular session type.