Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
How Todd works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Todd
Todd Bater is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and depression. He practices in New York and provides a straightforward, steady presence for people trying to regain calm and clarity. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon.
Todd tailors each session to the person in front of him. He often helps people notice patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and then experiments with small, manageable changes.
Background and approach
He also supports people navigating grief, relationship shifts, and problems that come from family of origin or communication difficulties. Many clients he meets are also dealing with isolation, work stress, or questions about life purpose. He has experience assisting people connected to the military and first responders, and he is comfortable addressing men’s issues and midlife transitions.
Todd also works with people who identify on the autism spectrum or who have intellectual disabilities, focusing on clear, direct strategies that fit each person’s needs. Todd aims to create a progressive, non-religious, affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients. He uses an empathic style and emphasizes building stronger communication skills and emotional regulation.
The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. People who choose Todd typically want practical tools, clearer thinking about their choices, and support during life changes. He blends steady listening with concrete practices to help reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
What Todd works with
Everything Todd lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Todd's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches for managing anger and stress online
Todd uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people reduce anger and manage stress. One common method focuses on identifying triggers and testing small behavioral changes to interrupt reactive patterns; this helps when anger comes on quickly or when stress feels overwhelming. Another technique teaches practical communication skills - how to state needs clearly, set limits, and repair conversations after conflict - which can lower anger and improve relationships. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to see which methods fit their life, goals, and comfort level, and then adjusts the plan as progress or hurdles appear. That means techniques are tried, evaluated, and changed together rather than imposed. Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy or unpredictable schedules. Video calls let for face-to-face work when visual cues matter, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging supports short updates or coping prompts between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and practice new skills in daily life.Questions people ask about Todd
What concerns does Todd commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship issues, and grief, plus related areas like communication problems and isolation.
What is his style or approach in therapy?
He uses an evidence-based, down-to-earth approach that focuses on noticing patterns and trying small practical changes to reduce distress and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Todd has 18 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a NY LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions delivered online?
He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.