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Entry 331001New York / United States

Todd Bater

Todd Bater, LCSW-R

New York 18 years in practice

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LCSW-R helping with anxiety and relationships

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  • Depression and mood
  • Communication problems
  • Grief and loss

About Todd

LCSW-R in New York with 18 years of clinical experience, Todd Bater helps people manage depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, and stress. He focuses on practical skills and clearer communication to reduce everyday disruption and improve coping.

Todd works with people facing loneliness, communication problems, and life transitions. He also supports those dealing with issues linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, first responder and veteran concerns, and separation or divorce. He frames challenges in plain terms and concentrates on straightforward strategies clients can use between sessions.

Sessions are aimed at identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small changes. Todd emphasizes clearer thinking, improved emotional regulation, and problem-solving steps. Expect direct discussion about what is causing strain and what concrete steps might help in daily life.

He makes space for people who prefer a secular, progressive therapeutic setting. He also notes experience working with men and people facing midlife questions or struggles with life purpose. The practice language is English and services are provided from New York.

To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling flow. The therapist uses a subscription arrangement that can be canceled at any time, and session fees vary by location. Confirm current session formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

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Approach-focused online sessions and what they include

Two common evidence-based techniques used in his work are cognitive behavioral approaches and skills-based emotional regulation. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, then test new ways of thinking to reduce distress. Skills-based emotional regulation teaches concrete strategies to manage intense feelings and respond differently in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is reviewed over time, and the plan changes if something isn’t working.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins between other responsibilities. Those practical benefits help people keep momentum while trying new skills in day-to-day life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

18+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, and depression, along with related issues such as isolation and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear problem solving and skills practice. The approach emphasizes practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional experience providing therapy in New York.

What credential does he hold and where is he located?

He is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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