About Adam
Adam Chaiken is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 30 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family and parenting challenges, and phobias. He offers straightforward support and listens without judgment to help people take the first steps toward change.
He brings a calm, empathetic presence to conversations and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are aimed at identifying strengths and building on them.
Background and approach
Expect clear, plain talk about what’s getting in the way and small, doable actions to try between meetings. Adam has worked for three decades in clinical settings and with individuals facing life transitions. That experience shapes a steady, measured approach when problems feel overwhelming.
He draws on methods that are evidence-based and goal-oriented to help reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. In session he helps people break big problems into smaller pieces. He pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses that understanding to suggest real-world strategies.
He also addresses relationship and communication patterns when they contribute to stress. People who want practical guidance, a supportive listener, and step-by-step problem solving may find his style helpful. He supports clients as they try new skills, reflect on progress, and adjust plans as life changes.
Evidence-Based Methods and Online Accessibility
Adam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior and on building practical coping skills. One common approach helps people notice anxious or fearful thoughts, test how accurate they are, and try different responses to reduce avoidance and worry. This approach can be useful for panic attacks, social anxiety, and specific phobias.A second emphasis is on behavioral experiments and gradual exposure. That means taking small, planned steps toward feared situations to build confidence and reduce avoidance over time. It is often paired with skills for managing anxiety during those steps and can help with obsessions, compulsions, and phobias.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what works and what feels manageable. The plan is shaped by the client's needs, preferences, and day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation when scheduling allows. Phone sessions can fit a short break or a lower-bandwidth connection. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or use brief, focused exchanges when needed. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and flexible around other responsibilities.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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