- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Grief and loss
About Howard
Howard Tieger is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in New York. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, process trauma and abuse, and work through grief and loss. He aims to make reaching out easier by offering straightforward support and steady presence.
In sessions he focuses on listening first. He creates an open space where people can talk about what feels hard. He avoids judgment and tries to help clients feel understood before moving on to practical steps.
Howard works with people on a range of life and mental health issues. That includes problems at work, trouble with relationships, feelings of isolation, impulsive behavior, and midlife difficulty. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
His style emphasizes collaboration. Together with each person he identifies priorities and builds a plan that fits their life. He balances talking through difficult emotions with concrete coping tools and strategies to try between sessions.
People who come to him for help can expect calm, patient guidance and focused work on outcomes that matter to them. He encourages realistic goals and small steps that add up to change over time.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online care
Howard describes his work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine emotional processing with practical tools. One common approach focuses on recognizing and managing anxiety symptoms through skills like paced breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations; this approach can help with social anxiety, workplace stress, and panic. Another approach emphasizes relapse prevention and coping plans for addictions, which looks at triggers, routines, and concrete steps to reduce risky behavior and strengthen healthier habits. These descriptions reflect the kinds of techniques he uses rather than formal labels.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He treats choosing methods as a collaborative process that depends on each person's needs, goals, and preferences. Over the first sessions he will listen, suggest options, and adjust methods based on what is most useful for the person in front of him.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find virtual appointments help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow quicker check-ins during a workday, or reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep a steady therapy routine and apply new skills between meetings while he and the client track progress together.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Howard commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, social anxiety, and midlife challenges.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He starts by listening and creating an open, nonjudgmental space. Sessions combine emotional processing with practical coping strategies tailored to each person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience in the field.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.