- Communication skills
- Grief and loss
- Depression and anxiety
About Todd
Todd Bater is a New York LCSW-R with 18 years of practice supporting people through depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, and stress. He works with individuals facing social isolation, communication challenges, and life-purpose questions. Sessions are offered in English and geared toward practical next steps rather than abstract theory.
Bater focuses on clear, actionable skills clients can use between appointments. He helps people improve communication, manage difficult emotions, and cope with changes like separation or job transitions. He also works with clients who identify as LGBTQ+ and prefers a non-religious, progressive approach.
His style emphasizes straightforward collaboration. He listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and then suggests exercises and ways to test new behaviors in daily life. Expect conversations about small, concrete changes and how those changes affect relationships and mood.
Across 18 years he has guided people dealing with issues tied to military service, first responder stress, and midlife transitions. He also addresses concerns linked to autism, intellectual disability, impulsivity, and infidelity when these issues are part of a client's story.
Practical matters such as cost and scheduling are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. This keeps the administrative part simple so more time is available to focus on next steps and decisions about life purpose and direction.
Approaches that guide online sessions
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method emphasizes communication skills training - teaching clear ways to express needs and respond during conflicts, useful for relationship strain and workplace problems. Another approach targets mood regulation and behavioral activation - helping clients set small, manageable goals to counter low mood and increase positive routines, which can help with depression and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to test techniques and refine what helps most based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means sessions often mix skill practice, problem-solving, and reflection until a helpful pattern emerges.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a quick update is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or audio meetings and suggest tasks clients can try between sessions to see what works in everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, and depression, plus related topics like life purpose and isolation.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He focuses on practical steps and communication strategies, identifying patterns that maintain stuckness and testing small behavior changes.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 18 years of experience supporting people through relationship transitions, workplace stress, grief, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a New York LCSW-R and practices from New York.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does the pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.