For over 25 years, I have provided forensic consultation to New York State and Federal courts on criminal, family, and civil matters. Also, I see patients on a regular basis for neuropsychological testing to evaluate the effects of brain trauma, learning disabilities, and ADD on everyday living. In addition, sex offender work-ups (which include computer-based testing and clinical polygraph) are offered through my practice (NY Forensic) for the purpose of risk assessment and dispositional recommendations for the court.

I am an experienced psychotherapist providing short and long term psychotherapy for adults. My areas of specialty include the treatment of addiction & substance abuse (personal or familial), trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/identity issues, grief & loss and resolving relationship and family issues. Our work together will involve a collaborative effort to understand and undo unhealthy patterns of behavior and thinking. This process will help to resolve sources of distress while focusing on one's personal strengths; developing greater insight as well as healthier coping skills.

Do you feel like the same scene is playing out in your life over and over again, but an inability to change the script? Do you feel powerless in managing confusing and intense feelings and difficulty in understanding why you feel this way? I am a psychotherapist specializing in trauma-focused treatments for children, adults, and couples. I believe that most people who walk into the therapist's office have difficulties that are rooted in trauma. Most traumatic experiences happen in the context of a relationship and can also be healed in the context of a safe therapeutic relationship.

The therapeutic relationship is a real one that can bring on great change and growth. I deeply invest in my clients and the work we do so to create the change you want and need.

I am confident that my clients can discover their own solutions to the conflicts and anxieties that bring them to therapy. I believe that people want to be heard by a professional who will help them develop new perspectives on themselves and their relationships, and who will assist them in finding creative ways to handle the anguish that daily living involves. I am exploratory and active and make interventions within the context of each person's historical narrative. I provide interventions and referrals when necessary. I view myself in constant transformation where learning takes place in a parallel project along with my clients.

During these uncertain, rapidly changing and complex times we are living through, I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving the pain and confusion which blocks your sense of peace and authenticity, exploring the influence of your early life on your personality, relationships and current stressful situations. Together we will find tools to relieve any anxiety and confusion and we will find a place of equilibrium from which you can engage your inner and outer world in newly effective ways. You can then make the changes you need to make in order to experience fulfillment with yourself and within relationships.

Hello and welcome to my profile. By now I would assume that you've read several profiles on the "Psychology Today" site and by this point they are probably all sounding astonishingly similar. That's got to be frustrating. I hope that the following information concerning my practice doesn't have the same effect. Let me be brief: I work with a multitude of issues and problems that relate to: couples, anxiety, depression and anger management. I also work with addictions including eating disorders. My approach can help you work through unconscious conflict (repeating patterns again and again without understanding why) as well as compulsive behaviors such as drinking, thought ruminating and habitual behaviors that are difficult to control.I can help you 'evolve' out of your particular problem. I am supportive and reality based while I can always find humor in the worst and the best of times. Together we can turn this all around and get you to where you want to be.

Sometimes along our journeys we learn ways of thinking and feeling that aren’t most helpful to us later on. I offer an opportunity to consider unlearning what isn’t serving us and to find new ways of thinking. Other times, we’d all just benefit from an extra layer of support; time set aside that’s all ours. Most of all, the work we do will allow you to feel some relief, comfort, connection, the opportunity to experience positive feelings, and sit with the hard ones.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker accepting individuals, couples, and families for therapy. I strive to create a space where people feel comfortable expressing themselves honestly and it’s possible to better understand, navigate, and heal from challenging experiences over time. It's important to me to acknowledge the impact of socioeconomic and historical conditions on people’s lives. I am particularly committed to supporting people of color and others from marginalized communities to overcome trauma and hardships, and to experience more joy, love, and fulfillment in their lives.

If you're struggling with intense emotions that feel like they are controlling you and behaviors that help in the short term but only make life harder -- you're in the right place. A lot of times we continue to struggle, not because we don't want to change, but because we don't know how to do things differently. I can teach you tangible skills to have more choice and control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Learning these skills can make the difference between your emotions dictating your life and you finally being in the drivers seat.

To be fully alive means to experience the whole gamut of human emotions, including the uncomfortable ones like anxiety, sadness, anger, and shame. Paradoxically, the more fully we feel our feelings, the less intense and problematic they become over time! My job is to help people develop the skills to better recognize, understand, and tolerate their feelings, and in so doing, expand their capacity for pleasurable and joyful emotions.

I am a psychotherapist with over ten years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. Some people come to therapy for help with depression, anxiety, or concerns about substance use. Some are facing obstacles in their careers or relationships. Others wish to help their children with behavioral, emotional or academic issues. Within a warm and supportive environment, I will help clarify your goal and work towards them. We will identify negative patterns, and ways to cope. I am trained to assist those who feel overwhelmed because of past events and current stresses.

Many people find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and thinking that do not serve their well-being. Therapy helps to identify and examine these patterns in order to understand how and why they affect our sense of self, our moods, and our relationships in negative ways. Together we will uncover new ways of thinking and relating, and learn how to apply them in your life. The therapy room is a healing and safe space in which we can collaboratively explore the obstacles preventing you from fully achieving your life goals and break the painful patterns of relating to yourself and others.

At my practice, we treat a wide variety of patients. For some, it is his or her first time at therapy and there may be some trepidation about starting the process. For others, we have been one of many therapists in his or her life. Each patient brings a unique and fascinating set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors all of which require a specific method of treatment. It is wonderful work! We hope that everyone can have the chance to explore psychotherapy in his or her life, be it for a single session or many more.

I am a Licensed Master of Social Work in the state of New York. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and my Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Binghamton University. I also have a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University.My goal for you is to explore and work through your feelings, thoughts, images and beliefs, whether consciously or unconsciously, that may be keeping you stuck.

Through our work together we will uncover ways to expand your strengths, identify unproductive patterns and develop healthier ways of seeing yourself. We will explore how past experiences impact your life and examine how the behaviors, feelings and thoughts that result may interfere with your efforts to achieve a more satisfying life. I utilize a wide array of approaches to guide clients towards increased self awareness and self acceptance.

Anxiety can be overwhelming and suck the joy out of life. If you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, obsessions, compulsions, or phobias, there is help. You can learn ways to stress less and enjoy more. Gotham Wellness Group specializes in Solutions. We focus on Anxiety / Stress Management, Navigating Difficult Relationships, and Couples Counseling. Dr. Cynthia Giocomarra is an active participant in sessions using an eclectic variety of REBT, Transpersonal and DBT skills.

All people have the capacity to face challenges and respond to difficult times and feelings. If you suffer with ruminations, depression, anxiety, or even that nagging voice that says that you aren't "good enough," I can help you find happiness and peace. I have an integrative style that combines various forms of behavioral therapies, including CBT and ACT. I love helping patients use mindfulness to help create a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Are you in a midst of a transition, perhaps a break-up or another challenging situation? There are times in everyone's life that moving forward can be feel difficult. Whether it's difficulties in your relationships with loved ones, determining your life goals, experiencing regret, depression or anxiety, or being true to your self. Seeking outside help can sometimes be daunting, but when you've exhausted other options, this might just be the right step forward. Are you ready for change?

My goal is to help people trust themselves - to find mental and emotional clarity amongst deeply ingrained "shoulds" and "musts". My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, open and interactive. If you are trying to change a pattern or cycle you don't like, I can help you explore underlying beliefs and narratives. And then, we can work at your pace to explore paths to change and grow. In session, I'll offer whatever best serves you in the moment - support when things are emotionally difficult, inquiry when exploring new ideas, challenge to make sure we're thinking something through.