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Adam Greenberg

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Adam Greenberg, LCSW

New York

Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and life transitions

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, New York / 094677; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06566000
  • NPI1679112932
  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationNew York

About

  • anger management
  • stress and anxiety
  • career transitions

About Adam

Adam Greenberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and New Jersey with seven years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, anger, and life transitions. He also helps people facing addiction, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and challenges related to ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Adam frames therapy as a practical process. He focuses on building self-awareness, confidence, and motivation. Sessions are meant to help people notice patterns, learn specific ways to respond differently, and take concrete steps forward. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their own life.

In practice he helps people navigate career changes, break cycles in relationships, and manage strong emotions like anger and resentment. He works with clients on coping skills for stress and anxiety, and on improving communication and boundaries. When grief, trauma, or addiction are present, he combines attention to safety with steady problem-solving.

Adam emphasizes short-term goals alongside longer-term growth. That can mean setting a few measurable steps between sessions. He also uses motivational strategies to help clients follow through on changes they want to make. The aim is clearer thinking and more reliable action.

People choosing him will find straightforward talk, practical exercises, and a focus on skills that fit everyday life. He encourages honest discussion of setbacks and plans for tangible next steps.

How sessions work

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Adam works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and clearer thinking. One common approach focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that fuel strong emotions like anger and anxiety. That work helps people test assumptions and try different responses in real life. Another approach centers on motivation and goal-setting, breaking larger changes into small, measurable steps and tracking progress between sessions.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Adam treats selection of methods as a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, try strategies, and adjust based on what helps them move forward and what feels doable day to day.

Confirm which session formats he currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. It can also make it simpler to stay consistent during workweeks or when managing caregiving and other obligations.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, addictions, sleep issues, parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.

What is his approach in sessions?

He focuses on building self-awareness, confidence, and motivation. Sessions use practical conversation and skills practice to change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience working with adults on mood, stress, relationship, and transition issues.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and New Jersey and is based in New York.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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