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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT related issues
- Grief and loss
About Chris
LCSW in New York and Pennsylvania with 13 years of experience, Chris Schiffelbein helps people manage stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, grief, depression, and major life changes. He focuses on clear, practical conversations and developing ways to cope that fit everyday life. Chris uses a direct, respectful style in sessions and adjusts the conversation to the person in front of him.
People can expect straightforward problem-solving and emotional support aimed at easing day-to-day functioning. Sessions often include talking through specific worries, learning coping strategies, and planning small steps to reduce overwhelm. He pays attention to how symptoms show up in work, relationships, and routines.
Chris draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work, using approaches that target thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses. He explains methods in plain language and shows how they apply to whatever challenge someone brings. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so goals and next steps are clear.
He practices in Pennsylvania and holds clinical social work licensure in both New York and Pennsylvania. Sessions are carried out in English. Chris notes that starting therapy can feel difficult and that the first appointment is a practical next step toward addressing current problems.
To begin, visitors are asked to use the site's matching process to schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Chris uses evidence-based techniques that target thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them in daily life to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people notice which thoughts increase distress and practice alternative ways of thinking.Another approach emphasizes changing small behaviors to shift mood and routine. That can mean scheduling short activities that increase contact with rewarding experiences, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and tracking progress to build momentum after a loss or during major life change.
Choosing the right method is collaborative. Chris will review how problems show up, what has helped before, and what feels doable. Together he and the client pick strategies and adjust them as needed so the work matches goals and preferences.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Licensed professionals report online sessions can support consistent progress when the approach and timing fit the person's daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a direct, conversational style that focuses on practical coping strategies and clear steps to address problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and Pennsylvania and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.