About Benjamin
Benjamin Swerdlow is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. He has three years of direct-practice experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or big life changes. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and illness, and men's issues.
In sessions he aims to create a supportive space where people feel heard. He teaches practical skills alongside listening. Those skills are chosen to match each person's needs and daily life.
How Benjamin works
Benjamin has worked mainly with older adults and with people of all ages who experience chronic pain. He has provided group therapy, diagnostic assessment, and case management for people with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury, and bipolar disorder. That range gives him a perspective on how medical and mental health concerns can overlap.
When addressing chronic pain he uses an educational tool called pain trainer to help people understand and manage their symptoms. He also uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people set goals and change patterns that get in the way of their wellbeing. Benjamin emphasizes connecting people to relevant community resources and supports.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help people build skills they can use outside sessions. If someone is ready to try therapy, he offers straightforward guidance and practical steps to move forward.
What Benjamin works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work online
Benjamin uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skill building and clear goals. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and set achievable steps, often used for behavior change and managing chronic conditions. He also uses an educational program called pain trainer to teach how pain works and strategies to reduce its impact on daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to figure out which method fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people work face to face when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter setting is needed or video is not possible. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and a way to stay connected between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy routines and different lifestyles.
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