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Adam Greenberg

Adam Greenberg, LCSW

Therapist · New York · 7+ years of experience

Thoughtful support for life transitions

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  • Focus on strengths
  • Practical steps
  • Goal oriented

About Adam

Adam Greenberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He has seven years of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship strain. He also works with those facing big life changes such as career shifts, separations, or questions about purpose.

He focuses on helping people build self-awareness and confidence. Sessions aim to identify strengths already present and use them to make steady change. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small steps that add up over time.

Adam helps people untangle patterns that keep them stuck, like avoidance, control struggles, or commitment worries. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, sleep problems, and caregiver stress. When relevant, he pays attention to how attachment and abandonment issues affect relationships.

His work often centers on real-life problems - parenting strain, career decisions, communication breakdowns, and intimacy-related concerns. He partners with clients to set clear goals and to track progress between sessions. The focus is on usable tools the person can apply outside of therapy.

People who choose him can expect a straightforward, respectful approach. He views clients as experts on their lives and helps them reclaim agency. For someone navigating a midlife reassessment or other major transition, he aims to help clarify values and next steps.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches and online work fit together

Adam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building self-awareness and practical coping skills. One approach emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood, and then testing small changes to see what helps. This can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.

Another common focus is on understanding relationship patterns and attachment concerns. Sessions look at how past experiences shape current communication, commitment, and intimacy struggles, and then practice clearer ways of relating to others. This can help with relationship strain, abandonment fears, and intimacy-related issues.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what proves helpful in day-to-day life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the bio. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Different ways of meeting can also help when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Ask about the specific arrangements offered when you schedule to find what will work best for you.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and midlife transitions.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is practical and collaborative. He focuses on building self-awareness, confidence, and small steps that lead to change.

What is his professional background?

He has seven years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional struggles and major life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licences in New York and New Jersey and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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