Andrew Chesler

Andrew Chesler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults of all ages in his Midtown Manhattan office near Penn Station. He specializes in helping individuals who are going through a life transition, relationship conflict, or feel stuck in a pattern of anxiety or depression. Andrew also has expertise in helping those with chronic illnesses, their caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one.

Trained in several therapeutic methods, Andrew uses an eclectic and common sense approach that is grounded in psychoanalytic theory, but may also incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational-interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. His work is collaborative and takes place in an environment that is safe and supportive. 

With Andrew, the psychotherapeutic process often begins by carefully identifying what a person is experiencing. This leads to an examination of what situation or event caused an intensification of anxiety, depression, or relationship strife. The work may continue with an investigation of how destructive or painful beliefs and behaviors began. 

Insights gained in therapy help people to discover and use their own strengths, as well as to develop strategies to overcome internal and external conflicts. Through the therapeutic process individuals can acquire self-knowledge and situational understanding.