Andrew Damato
Compassionate, skills-based therapy for complex issues
LCSW New Jersey
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Andrew
Andrew Damato is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who centers his practice on collaborative, evidence-informed care. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and narrative methods to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
Andrew highlights compassionate listening and practical skills-building as core elements of his work. He brings five years of clinical experience to cases involving addiction, codependency, attachment concerns, and complex reactions to past sexual assault and abuse.
His practice also addresses issues such as seasonal mood shifts, impulsivity, family difficulties, and questions around sexuality and LGBT identity. Clients can expect an emphasis on creating strategies that fit their lives while exploring the stories and patterns that shape behavior.
Working from New Jersey, Andrew aims to foster an affirming space that respects each person's background and goals. He uses a mix of short-term solution-focused interventions and longer-term therapeutic exploration to support recovery, resilience, and clearer decision making.
Using evidence-informed approaches in online therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily functioning concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help manage intense emotions and impulsivity. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person s the expert on their experience and relies on empathy, acceptance, and collaborative exploration to help people feel heard and make choices that align with their values.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Andrew works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit current goals and preferences, adjusting the mix of skills training, narrative exploration, and short-term solution work as needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity between sessions, and use homework and skill practice in real time with therapist support.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English