- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Dialectical behavior strategies
- Attachment focus
About Gina
Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is a New York psychologist with 25 years of experience. She holds the NY Psychologist 012289 credential and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar challenges, and ADHD.
She combines cognitive behavioral methods with dialectical behavior strategies and relational work to help clients manage symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations are straightforward and oriented toward what a person can try between meetings.
Her background includes years running a private practice that expanded from a two-provider start to a larger group. That history shapes how she organizes care and coordinates with other clinicians when helpful. She notes limits on some topic areas and does not list gender dysphoria or LGBQ concerns as areas of proficiency.
In therapy she pays attention to attachment patterns and how relationships affect current problems. That perspective is used to look at patterns in close relationships and at how early experiences may still influence feelings and behavior now.
People who prefer clear, skills-based work alongside exploration of relationship patterns often find this approach useful. Prospective clients can expect a mix of skill teaching, reflective conversation, and goal-focused planning tailored to the issues they bring.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Scarano-Osika uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT sessions often include clear goals, behavioral experiments, and homework to practice skills between meetings. Dialectical behavior strategies are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced in daily life.Attachment-based ideas are also part of her work, looking at how early and close relationships shape current reactions. Together these approaches let clients work on skills while also exploring relationship patterns. She views choosing an approach as a collaborative process and will help decide what fits best based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences.
The therapist's biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often find that skill practice and structured exercises adapt well to virtual work, and the therapist will help plan how to use sessions practically for day-to-day challenges.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, eating problems, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She mixes cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches with relational perspectives. Sessions emphasize practical skills and looking at relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and has run a private practice that grew from a small team to a larger group.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 012289 and is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
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