Therapist profile
Todd Bater, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R focusing on anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW-R
- LicenseLCSW-R, New York / 081641
- NPI1477877942
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Practical coping skills
About Todd
Todd Bater is a New York LCSW-R with 18 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and anger. He also addresses issues like social isolation, communication problems, and challenges tied to life transitions.
Todd focuses on practical skills you can use between sessions. He helps people notice patterns that feed frustration and teaches ways to interrupt those patterns. Sessions include talking through recent conflicts, learning clearer ways to speak, and practicing strategies to calm intense reactions.
He makes a point of offering an affirming, non-religious setting for LGBTQ+ people. The practice also pays attention to concerns common for first responders and veterans. Todd names men’s issues and midlife questions among his regular topics.
Over his career he has worked with people managing mood disorders, grief after loss, and the fallout from divorce or separation. He helps clients with intellectual disability and autism where communication and daily routines are central concerns. Work often centers on real-life problem solving rather than abstract theory.
Todd’s approach is collaborative and straightforward. He helps clients set clear goals, track progress, and adapt techniques that fit everyday life. If you want to address angry outbursts, workplace frustration, or a slow-building resentment, he offers tools and conversation to make those struggles more manageable.
How sessions work
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Todd describes his work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, usable tools. One common approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to change unhelpful reactions. That can include learning to notice triggers, testing small changes in how you respond, and building new habits that reduce emotional escalation.Another practical strand focuses on communication skills. Sessions practice how to state needs, set limits, and respond to conflict without amplifying anger. These skills are useful for workplace disputes, relationship tensions, and family of origin problems.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. He will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and day-to-day life. The plan can shift as progress is made so methods remain useful and relevant.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can help fit sessions around work, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Licensed professionals often use these ways to make therapy more practical for busy lives.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and anger. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation, and issues common to veterans and first responders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The style is practical and collaborative. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and real-life problem solving rather than abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience practicing in clinical settings and private practice. That span includes work with mood disorders, grief, and life transition issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and sees clients from that state. His practice description lists New York as his location.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees will be provided during the intake and matching process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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