Melvin Lichtenstein, MSW

Social work offices rarely announce themselves with neon signs. They occupy storefronts and brownstones across the city, offering a quiet kind of support that doesn’t need fanfare. Melvin Lichtenstein, MSW fits neatly into that tradition, operating from a building on the Upper East Side where the sidewalks stay busy but the pace feels more deliberate than midtown.

At 155 E 77th St, between Lexington and Third, the neighborhood shifts from retail to residential without much fuss. The block holds a mix of medical offices, small cafés, and pre-war co-ops, a setting that keeps the focus on the people walking in rather than the storefront itself. Social workers here tend to handle everything from anxiety and depression to family conflict and life transitions, though specifics vary by practitioner.

Many clients find their way through referrals or a quick search, then reach out to schedule a session. The work often covers coping strategies, communication skills, and stress management—tools that feel especially relevant in a city where the cost of living and the pace of life can wear anyone down. Others come for help navigating grief, job loss, or relationship struggles, issues that don’t always fit into a neat category.

Directions are straightforward: the office sits a short walk from the 77th Street 6 train station. For questions or to set up an appointment, the number is (212) 734-8610. A map is available here. If you’re considering therapy, this part of the Upper East Side is as good a place as any to start.