Howard Tieger, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 30 years in practice

Howard Tieger helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 095894 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1831633916 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Howard

Howard Tieger helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. He is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience and practices in New York. Howard aims to make the first step easier for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.

He keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Howard listens without judgment and helps people name what is most troubling them.

Background and approach

Together they set clear, practical goals and try small steps that can make daily life more manageable. Howard has worked with many concerns related to relationships, work, and personal struggles. He guides people through caregiver stress, communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, and issues with control or impulsivity.

He also supports those facing divorce, midlife changes, loneliness, and workplace stress. His approach emphasizes problem solving and gradual progress. Sessions often involve talking through difficult memories, learning ways to reduce anxiety, and building routines that support mood and coping.

Howard encourages honest conversation about what helps and what gets in the way. People who choose Howard can expect steady, practical support from a clinician with long experience. He offers a calm presence while helping clients find workable solutions.

Howard aims to help people feel less alone and more able to move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Howard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Howard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and practical steps. One common approach helps people reduce anxiety by teaching specific coping skills and routine changes that ease daily stress and improve mood. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and difficult memories through paced conversation and attention to safety, helping people regain control over upsetting reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that match those priorities. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made so the work fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets for face-to-face conversation, phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat is useful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?

He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes, along with related issues like caregiver strain and workplace problems.

How does he approach therapy?

He keeps sessions straightforward and goal focused, listening without judgment and helping clients try small changes that improve daily life.

What is his professional background?

He has worked in the field for 30 years and has extensive experience helping people with a range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and practices with clients based in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and starting therapy handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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