- Depression and anxiety
- Communication help
- Grief and loss
About Todd
Todd Bater is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience in New York. He focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, anger, and stress. He also supports men who are navigating life changes and questions about purpose. Todd aims to offer a calm, non-religious space where clients can be heard and understood.
Todd works with practical problems like communication breakdowns and social isolation. He helps people process grief and handle relationship transitions such as separation or infidelity. He also has experience supporting first responders, veterans, and those coping with intellectual differences like autism or Asperger syndrome.
In sessions he focuses on building clearer self-understanding and better communication habits. He guides clients toward routines and skills that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. The work is collaborative, with small steps that connect to real life situations.
Todd emphasizes an affirming approach for LGBTQ+ clients and people preferring a progressive, secular therapy environment. He aims to help clients strengthen resilience and increase self-compassion. This is steady, practical support rather than quick fixes.
People who choose him often want straightforward guidance for mood and relationship struggles. He helps set realistic goals and offers tools to make lasting changes. If you want help sorting through confusion and building healthier patterns, he provides steady, experienced support.
How method and online work come together
Todd uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change patterns and feel better. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new thoughts and behaviors in everyday life; this helps with anxiety and mood problems by creating small, practical changes. Another frequently used method emphasizes improving communication skills and emotional awareness so people can handle relationship stress and conflict more clearly.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and comfort level. This means plans can shift over time as progress is made and priorities change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or let someone avoid travel to appointments. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals, and he will help set up an arrangement that fits your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, and grief. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is compassionate and practical. He focuses on helping people build clearer self-understanding and everyday skills.
How much experience does he have?
Todd has 18 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician. That background includes work with first responders and veterans.
Where is he based and what is his credential?
He practices in New York and holds the LCSW-R credential, which is listed as NY LCSW-R.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to those able to work with a New York based clinician.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.