Therapist profile
Jamie Schwartz, LCSW-R
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- License
- LCSW-R, New York / 053298
- NPI
- 1316193352
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Substance use focus
About Jamie
Jamie Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, eating concerns, and relationship difficulties. She also lists codependency, body image, ADHD, and trauma among her focus areas.
Jamie uses a person-centered way of working. That means conversations focus on the client's perspective and goals. Sessions move at a pace the client can manage. She combines this with practical techniques to address patterns that keep coming up.
In session she often draws on cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness methods are used to build awareness of feelings and urges in the moment. Motivational Interviewing techniques support people who are unsure about change, especially around substance use.
Her background includes long experience with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. That history informs how she talks about coping, relapse prevention, and rebuilding routines. Jamie also works with issues around intimacy, anger, and grief.
People who seek her out tend to want clear, practical steps alongside open conversation. She prioritizes respect and dignity in how she talks with clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Jamie’s approaches work for online sessions
Jamie integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in clear, practical ways. Client-centered therapy means conversations focus on the client's priorities and sense of pace; the therapist follows the person's lead and helps shape goals people name. CBT involves identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful reactions. These approaches work well for stress, mood concerns, and relationship patterns.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to build moment-to-moment awareness and on motivational interviewing to support people who feel unsure about change. Together, these methods help people practice new responses and build small, manageable routines. Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences rather than assuming one fixed path.
Confirm the exact session formats before scheduling, since the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone choose audio-only meetings when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable in everyday life rather than promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, eating issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma, and related mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a person-centered approach and pairs that with cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with substance use disorders and mental health issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices out of New York state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.