Jamie Schwartz

Jamie Schwartz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York. She brings 20 years of experience to sessions and focuses on common concerns like anxiety, depression, addiction, and eating and food-related issues. Her style is warm and compassionate and she aims to meet people where they are.

Jamie uses a person-centered approach that centers the client's priorities and pace. She listens first, then helps set practical steps toward change. Sessions emphasize respect and dignity while working through difficult emotions and behaviors.

Her background includes extensive work with substance use and mental health concerns. That experience informs how she talks through relapse risk, cravings, mood shifts, and the stress that surrounds them. She also supports people who want help with body image and patterns that interfere with daily life.

In the room she pairs listening with active strategies. Those strategies may include time-limited problem-solving, changing unhelpful thought patterns, and introducing simple mindfulness skills to reduce overwhelm. She focuses on small, doable changes that fit into a client's life.

Jamie welcomes conversations about goals and what a useful next step looks like. She respects each person's pace and collaborates on realistic plans. Prospective clients are encouraged to choose the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

How therapy approaches adapt to online work

Client-centered therapy puts the client's needs and goals first. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's pace to build trust and workable next steps. This approach helps people feel heard and guides how sessions are structured for eating, mood, or addiction concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses straightforward exercises to spot unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and eating-related struggles where concrete tools can make everyday life easier.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Jamie treats it as a collaboration. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest ideas from different approaches to see what fits best. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use strategies like brief behavioral assignments, thought records, and mindfulness practices that translate well to remote sessions.