Benjamin Swerdlow, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 3 years in practice

Benjamin Swerdlow is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people cope with life changes, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 088693 · expires April 2028
NPI: 1356031355 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Benjamin

Benjamin Swerdlow is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people cope with life changes, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He brings three years of direct practice experience to sessions and aims to make therapy a practical, down-to-earth process. Benjamin writes plainly and listens closely so concerns are clear and manageable steps come next.

He has spent much of his time working with older adults and with people living with chronic pain.

Background and approach

That work has included group therapy, diagnostic assessment, and case management for a range of conditions. Benjamin often helps people balance symptom management with daily living tasks and connection to helpful community resources. In sessions he mixes listening with teaching skills people can use right away.

He uses motivational interviewing to draw out motivation and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. For chronic pain he applies an educational tool called pain trainer alongside these methods. Benjamin aims for a supportive space where people feel heard and learn concrete strategies.

He emphasizes practical tools, resource connection, and small changes that add up. His approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. If someone wants straightforward help for stress, anxiety, depression, or coping with pain and aging-related concerns, Benjamin focuses on clear steps, relevant skills, and linking people to local supports.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Benjamin uses evidence-based techniques in clear, everyday terms. He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change, useful for building commitment to new habits and pain management. For chronic pain he incorporates an educational program called pain trainer to teach pacing, activity planning, and pain management strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Benjamin will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to find techniques that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.

Online sessions come as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is good for face-to-face interaction, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat is helpful for short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing, brief contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and varied routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Benjamin help with?

He supports people coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, with additional focus on aging and chronic pain concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is practical and collaborative, combining attentive listening with teaching skills people can apply between sessions.

What is his clinical background?

Benjamin has three years of direct practice experience and has worked with older adults and people living with chronic pain, including group therapy and case management roles.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does he use?

Benjamin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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