Andrew Scardina

Andrew Scardina is a New York licensed clinical social worker with eleven years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He also supports people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, sleep problems, and the strain of divorce and separation.

He focuses on building a respectful, compassionate space where each person’s situation guides the work. Sessions are shaped to fit what the individual needs and wants. That might mean short goals-focused conversations or deeper talks about past trauma and ongoing patterns.

Andrew draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in the person’s own goals and values. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives. Dialectical behavior skills are available to teach emotional regulation and stress management tools.

He has experience connecting with a wide range of people, including fellow veterans, and brings that background into practical conversation rather than assumptions. Andrew aims to tailor treatment plans so they fit daily life and real responsibilities.

People who reach out start by describing the problems that matter most to them. From there he works collaboratively to set priorities, try skill-based strategies, and track small changes over time.

How Andrew's approaches translate to online therapy

Andrew uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s goals and values, which means sessions focus on what the client wants to change and why. This approach helps with decisions, relationships, and adjusting to life transitions.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and habits that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether conversational, skills-based, or goal-focused methods fit best. That choice is guided by the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and can be adjusted over time.

The practical benefits of working online should be confirmed before booking, since specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find that remote sessions help fit care into busy schedules, make it easier to attend from different locations, or allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited. If technology or quieter surroundings are a concern, discuss options when scheduling so sessions can be arranged to suit daily life.