Mark Schiffman, LCSW

Mark Schiffman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and midlife transitions. He also supports those facing relationship strains, parenting challenges, sleep or eating problems, attention issues, and changes tied to aging or caregiving.

His sessions center on clear, practical strategies that aim to reduce worry and lift persistent sadness. He uses straightforward techniques so clients can notice small changes that add up. Conversations are calm and nonjudgmental, with attention to what feels useful in day-to-day life.

Mark blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindful practices and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. He also incorporates Imago relationship ideas when relationship patterns are a focus. These methods are applied in ways that match each person’s situation and goals.

He trained at New York University and has spent decades in clinical settings. Over time he developed approaches for trauma, mood differences such as bipolar concerns, compulsive behaviors, and issues linked to abandonment or attachment. That background informs how he tailors treatment plans.

Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented while allowing space for reflection. For people coping with career strain, compassion fatigue, or midlife questions, he helps sort priorities and find manageable next steps. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.

Approaches that guide online work

Mark commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ways of thinking. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. These skills are often useful for strong mood swings, impulsive reactions, and relationship tension.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and current problems. That may mean trying a mix of CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, or relationship-focused techniques and adjusting as progress is observed.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce commute time and let sessions happen from a quieter spot when that is helpful. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available session types before booking so arrangements match your needs.