- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Howard
Howard Tieger is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and grief. He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier in daily life. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named and talked through.
Howard works with people facing big life changes and common struggles. That includes caregiver stress, workplace problems, isolation and loneliness, control issues, and difficulties with communication. He also supports men who are dealing with midlife concerns, shame, or relationship fallout such as divorce and separation.
In sessions he emphasizes clear conversation and small, realistic changes. He listens first, then helps set goals that fit each person's situation. Sessions often focus on skills to reduce anxiety, ways to manage urges around addiction, and steps to process loss or traumatic memories.
Howard’s approach is steady and straightforward. He aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the start. People who come for help say they appreciate a direct, compassionate guide through hard moments.
He practices in New York as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Howard offers help in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, people select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many clients respond well to structured, evidence-based techniques because they focus on concrete skills and clear steps. Cognitive-style work helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies, including stepwise exposure to feared situations and planned activity changes, help reduce avoidance and lift day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust techniques over time, and set small, measurable steps toward improvement.
The practical benefits of online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. Many people value saving travel time and fitting sessions into a lunch break or between responsibilities. When considering online options, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Licensed professionals can use online work to carry out the same skill-building, planning, and emotional processing that happen in person.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Howard help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. He also works on related issues such as caregiver stress, workplace struggles, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and practical. He listens without judgment and helps set realistic goals and steps to manage daily problems.
How much experience does he have?
Howard has 30 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.