Chris Schiffelbein, LCSW

Licensed in Pennsylvania · 13 years in practice

Chris Schiffelbein is a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Pennsylvania: CW019621 · expires February 2027
LCSW, New York: 080949 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1619319902 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Chris

Chris Schiffelbein is a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or dealing with depression. He also supports those facing LGBTQ concerns and major life changes.

He aims to meet people where they are and make starting therapy feel manageable. He keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. Conversations are shaped to fit each person’s needs rather than using one fixed approach.

Background and approach

That means practical steps, simple coping strategies, and time to talk through what matters most in daily life. Chris draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He listens for patterns that contribute to feeling stuck, then works with clients to try small changes that add up.

The focus is on skills people can use between sessions to handle stress and shifts in mood. He emphasizes sensitivity around LGBTQ concerns and understands how identity and life changes can affect mental health. Sessions are meant to be a space for honest conversation about loss, transitions, and relationships without judgment.

People who choose him can expect clear goals and regular check-ins on progress. He helps break bigger problems into manageable steps and adjusts plans as needs evolve. For many, that steady, practical approach makes everyday life feel more manageable over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different responses; this helps with anxiety and depression by teaching concrete ways to shift reactions. Another approach centers on skills for coping with loss and life transitions, aiming to build routines and strategies that reduce overwhelm and support day-to-day functioning.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods feel most useful, revisiting and adjusting the plan as goals and needs change. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people have a fuller face-to-face conversation while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or during a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, mood tracking, and practicing skills between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Chris commonly help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, LGBTQ issues, and major life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are straightforward and pragmatic, with a focus on listening, setting clear goals, and practicing skills between meetings.

How many years has he been practicing?

He has 13 years of experience working with clients on a range of mood and life-change concerns.

Where is he licensed and located?

He holds LCSW credentials in New York and Pennsylvania and is based in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How do I begin working with him and what does it cost?

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