Andrew Damato, LCSW

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Support for stress, trauma, and addiction

Details

Name	Andrew Damato
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	New Jersey
Licensed in	New Jersey
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	5

About Andrew

Andrew Damato is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey. He draws on Narrative Therapy and other proven methods to help people make sense of difficult experiences. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and concerns related to sexuality.

Sessions are offered in English and shaped around each person's needs. Andrew keeps sessions straightforward and grounded. He encourages people to tell their stories and notice patterns that no longer serve them.

Background and approach

He uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing strong emotions. People often come for help with relationship strain, attachment worries, impulsivity, or recovery from sexual assault and abuse. He also supports those facing seasonal mood changes, struggles with substance use, codependency, or challenges tied to adoption and foster care.

Work is practical and step-by-step, with goals set together. Andrew brings five years of clinical experience to his practice and holds an LCSW license in New Jersey. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and pays attention to each person's identity and background.

That includes creating affirming space for LGBT people and for those exploring sexuality. Sessions can use short-term problem solving or longer explorations depending on what a person needs. Whether someone wants tools to manage daily anxiety or help processing past trauma, Andrew offers a clear plan and regular check-ins to measure progress.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Andrew works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Andrew directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Andrew directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based work translate to online therapy

Andrew often blends Narrative Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and spot patterns that keep them stuck. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship so people feel heard and can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying practical strategies first when someone needs immediate relief, or spending more time on narrative exploration when deeper meaning-making is the goal.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full-session conversation and skill practice, while phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio-only check-in is preferred. Live chat and messaging are handy for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and daily routines.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does this therapist help address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, substance concerns, family problems, and young adult issues.

What is his general therapy style?

The approach is collaborative and story-focused, using Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered listening. Sessions mix practical skills work with exploring personal narratives.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working as a licensed clinician. That experience informs both short-term problem solving and longer therapeutic work.

What credentials and location apply to this practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey. Services are provided from that licensed practice location.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available online?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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