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Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika

Therapist · New York

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika, NY Psychologist 012289

Practical, relational care for daily thoughts

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  • Clear skills focus
  • Relational perspective
  • Warm and direct

About Gina

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is a New York psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience. She greets new clients with a warm, inviting manner and clear, practical guidance. She encourages people who feel anxious or overwhelmed to take the first step toward help. Her listing notes work on thoughts and everyday habits among many concerns. She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in sessions. Those approaches shape how she helps people change unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. She also draws on relational ideas learned during training at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester to address patterns that show up inside close relationships. Dr. Scarano-Osika has extensive experience with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction concerns. She also addresses parenting challenges, sleep problems, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and career questions. Additional areas include attachment issues, blended family concerns, body image, codependency, and coping with major life changes. She and her husband started a private practice two decades ago and helped it grow to a multi-provider group. Her credential is NY Psychologist 012289, which appears on her professional record. She works from New York and offers services in English. Dr. Scarano-Osika values straightforward, respectful conversations. She acknowledges that beginning therapy is a hard step and commends anyone who reaches out. People who want a clear, skills-focused approach to daily thoughts and habits may find her style a good match.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How therapy approaches fit into online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations. It helps people notice patterns in close ties and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and daily habits. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work together with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than sticking to one method from the start.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid commuting, or choose a quieter time during the day. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let people use audio instead of video when that is more comfortable. Ask about the current session options to pick the setup that best fits daily life and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she often help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. Other areas include sleep, eating, parenting, career, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with relational ideas. Sessions emphasize practical skills to manage thoughts and emotions and attention to relationship patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience in clinical practice, including time spent training at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester and building a multi-provider private practice.

What are her professional credentials and location?

She is listed as NY Psychologist 012289 and practices in New York. This credential is shown as part of her professional information.

Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?

International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person meetings are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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