Mark Schiffman, LCSW
Experienced LCSW supporting individuals and families
- Adults and children
- Individual family group
- Video phone text
About Mark Schiffman
Mark Schiffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master's degree from New York University and 25 years of clinical experience focused on helping people reduce physical and emotional pain so they can move past worry, stress, dissatisfaction, and sadness. He develops individualized strategies that support clients and their loved ones in setting and reaching goals, increasing positive energy, and realizing greater potential.
His practice serves both children and adults. For younger clients he uses play therapy and behavioral techniques within a nurturing, structured setting that prioritizes safety and development. With adolescents and adults he combines compassionate listening and reflective exploration to create a non-judgmental, supportive space for growth.
Mark offers individual, family, and group work and draws on a range of techniques to fit each person’s needs. His approaches include insight-oriented modalities, behavior modification, dialectical behavioral methods, EFT, and trauma-based treatment. This blend of skills supports work on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, and other life transitions.
His practice serves both children and adults. For younger clients he uses play therapy and behavioral techniques within a nurturing, structured setting that prioritizes safety and development. With adolescents and adults he combines compassionate listening and reflective exploration to create a non-judgmental, supportive space for growth.
Mark offers individual, family, and group work and draws on a range of techniques to fit each person’s needs. His approaches include insight-oriented modalities, behavior modification, dialectical behavioral methods, EFT, and trauma-based treatment. This blend of skills supports work on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, and other life transitions.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mark Schiffman have?
Mark Schiffman has 25 years of experience.
Is Mark Schiffman a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: NY LCSW 071616.
In which languages does Mark Schiffman provide therapy?
Mark Schiffman provides therapy in English.
Where is Mark Schiffman located?
He is located in New York.
How can I work with Mark Schiffman as my therapist?
You can work with Mark Schiffman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mark Schiffman work with international clients?
Yes, Mark Schiffman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mark Schiffman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Applying evidence-informed approaches to online therapy
Mark Schiffman integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change them; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - tools that can be valuable for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with crises.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, then tailors methods and pacing so the treatment fits the individual rather than fitting the person to a single model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, to continue work while traveling, or to connect from locations that lack local providers. These options support ongoing, accessible engagement with licensed professionals and allow therapy to adapt to each person’s life and needs.