Rita Gazarik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking deeper connection, clearer communication, and healthier ways to navigate life transitions. Many come to my practice feeling stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, anxiety, or uncertainty around relationships, marriage, parenting, family dynamics, separation, or later-life changes. I help clients slow down, better understand themselves and each other, and move forward with greater clarity, empathy, and resilience in a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative therapeutic environment.
I specialize in couples, family, and relational therapy, with a focus on early marriage, life transitions, communication challenges, family conflict, and discernment counseling. I offer a warm, collaborative space where clients can strengthen connection, navigate uncertainty, and create healthier, more resilient relationships.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially when relationships feel painful or uncertain. You do not have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a thoughtful, compassionate space where individuals, couples, and families feel heard, understood, and supported as they find a path forward together.
Call or Email Rita Gazarik now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 490-9993
Let's Connect (646) 490-9993
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Rita Gazarik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 490-9993
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / nys011970 Rita Gazarik
- In Practice for 46 years
- Attended Fordham University, MSW; Ackerman Institute; Family Institute of Westchester, Graduated 1964
- License: Family Institujte of Westchester 1990
- Certificate from Ackerman Institute for the Family not given at that time / 1987
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Rita Gazarik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 490-9993
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Life Transitions
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- sibling issues; adult child /parent issues
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Rita Gazarik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 490-9993
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
slovak
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
slovak
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Newly married couples workshops
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Structural Family Therapy
Rita Gazarik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 490-9993
Groups
Rules of Thumb for a Successful Marriage
Develop and enhance relationship skills through a workshops with structure, safety and tools.
Session Cost
$160+
Location
345 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Email Rita Gazarik about this group or call - (646) 490-9993
pre marital and early marriage workshops
Small group of 4 to 6 couples for the recently married and those planning to become married. In three workshops we discuss various issues that are part of being married and how to handle these in a safe, structured and experiential environment. To learn more, go to www.earlymarriageworkshops.org. At present these workshops will be virtual. A series of three begins in March, 2022.
Location
at present virtual
345 7th Avenue
Suite 1601
New York, NY 10001
Email Rita Gazarik about this group or call - (646) 490-9993
Location
Primary Location
Family Life Cycle Mental Health Associates
345 7th Avenue
1601
New York, NY 10001
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