Adam Chaiken, LCSW

Adam Chaiken is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with over 30 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family conflict, and parenting challenges. He approaches sessions with calm attention and straightforward language so concerns are easier to talk about.

Adam focuses on practical steps that build on what clients already do well. He listens for strengths and gently points out small changes that can reduce worry and improve day-to-day routines. He emphasizes clear communication and problem-solving when relationships or parenting feel strained.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Adam encourages people to set realistic goals and track small progress. He aims to make therapy a space for steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

Over three decades of work have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. That includes panic attacks, social anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, phobias, jealousy, and isolation. He has also supported people through divorce, infidelity, hospice and end-of-life issues, and questions about life purpose.

People who come expecting practical guidance and clear conversation often find his style helpful. He supports clients as they try new ways of thinking and adjust everyday habits to reduce distress. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How techniques for thoughts and habits translate online

Most of Adam's work centers on changing everyday thoughts and habits that keep problems active. Cognitive-focused techniques help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts, then replace them with more practical ways of thinking that reduce anxiety and depressive feelings. Behavioral strategies focus on small routine changes - for example scheduling brief exposures to feared situations, adjusting sleep and activity habits, or practicing communication skills at home to ease relationship tension.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist reviews what a person wants to change and tries methods that fit their goals and comfort. This is a team effort that adjusts over time based on what is helping and what is not.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to follow through on homework between meetings. It can also let people try brief check-ins when schedules are tight or use approaches that focus on concrete habit practice without needing extra travel time.