Jamie Schwartz

Compassionate therapist using practical evidence-based tools

LCSW-R New York

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jamie

Jamie Schwartz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York who blends cognitive behavioral approaches with a person-centered stance to address substance use and mental health concerns.

Background and approach

With 20 years of experience, she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addictions, and brings practical strategies alongside empathic listening. Her background includes work with mood disorders, panic and social anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues related to body image and codependency.

Schwartz favors collaboration and aims to meet clients where they are, pacing work to individual comfort while introducing tools drawn from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She frames progress as a partnership, helping clients set concrete goals for coping with life changes, career stressors, intimacy concerns, and challenges such as ADHD or compassion fatigue.

Jamie holds NY LCSW-R 053298 and combines clinical knowledge with a warm, respectful approach to support people seeking change. Across themes of grief, relationship strain, and substance-related problems, she emphasizes practical skill-building and self-compassion to foster more sustainable functioning and well-being.

CBT and Person-Centered Care for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and routines and replace them with more adaptive responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns and emphasizes practical skills and behavioral experiments. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's pace and goals, creating a supportive context for change and for addressing issues such as relationship struggles, self-esteem, and grief. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and acceptance practices that can reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress, cravings, and emotional distress.

Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative; the therapist will work with clients to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Sessions typically begin by exploring priorities and then testing out strategies, adjusting methods as progress and feedback indicate.

Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work or family commitments, continue treatment while traveling or living abroad, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each session.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, eating and body image concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to create practical, individualized treatment plans.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Jamie has 20 years of experience working with substance use disorders and a broad range of mental health concerns, bringing long-term clinical perspective to treatment planning.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential NY LCSW-R 053298 and practices from New York.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients as part of her practice.

Which session formats are offered for online therapy?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps begin the process of working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions GriefEating disordersDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English