Jamie Schwartz

Jamie Schwartz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) based in New York. She brings 20 years of experience to sessions and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, eating issues, depression, relationship strain, trauma and anger. Her style is warm and person-centered, aiming to meet people where they are and move at their pace.

Jamie uses a respectful, down-to-earth approach. She listens first, then helps clients set concrete goals. Sessions often include practical strategies for handling intense feelings, building coping routines, and addressing patterns that keep difficulties going. She also works with issues like body image, codependency, and control struggles.

Her background includes long experience with substance use and mood disorders, so discussions may cover both emotional problems and behaviors that get in the way of recovery. Jamie uses motivational techniques when people want help changing habits, and she draws on evidence-based tools to manage panic, social anxiety, and mood swings.

People who choose Jamie can expect a steady, compassionate presence and straightforward skills work. She emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s pace of change. Her aim is to help people feel more able to handle life’s ups and downs and to move toward clearer goals.

Jamie welcomes clients who speak English and accepts international clients. She holds the NY LCSW-R credential and combines clinical experience with a practical focus on coping skills and goal-directed work.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, respect, and working at a person's pace to build trust and clarify goals. This approach helps when someone needs understanding and steady support while they sort out what to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete tools to interrupt those patterns. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, panic, mood difficulties, and manageable steps toward change.

Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It can be useful for stress, anger, and coping with intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a team effort - expect regular check-ins about what is helping and what needs adjusting.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. Confirm the available session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions are a practical way to practice new skills between meetings and to keep momentum while juggling daily responsibilities.