Therapist profile
Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika, NY Psychologist 012289
New York
New York psychologist - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsNY Psychologist 012289
- LicensePsychologist, New York / 012289
- NPI1104041656
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About Gina
Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 012289) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting struggles, addiction, grief, sleep problems, and anger. She also helps people with attention difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and life transitions.
Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses relational or attachment-focused ideas developed during training at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. In practice she blends these methods to help people notice what keeps problems going and learn different ways to respond.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps. People talk through what is happening, try small behavior changes, and practice handling difficult moments differently. There is attention to how relationships shape stress and to skills for managing intense feelings.
Dr. Scarano-Osika co-founded a private practice nearly 20 years ago that expanded to include other providers. That background informs how she organizes care and coordinates with colleagues when needed. She does not list gender dysphoria or LGBQ concerns among her areas of proficiency.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work may find this approach useful. She encourages a collaborative process where goals and methods are set together and adjusted as progress is made.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Attachment-Based work focuses on how past and current relationships affect how people react to stress and anger. It looks at patterns in connections and helps people build more stable ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts, emotions, and behaviors into small parts that can be changed; it is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for tolerating distress, regulating emotion, and improving communication when feelings run high.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. That means checking what works in real life and adding skills or relational work when it helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and video lets people practice interpersonal skills and observe reactions in real time. Ask about the available formats when you schedule to find what fits your day.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, bipolar issues, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with attachment-informed ideas to focus on skills and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and co-founded a private practice that grew to include multiple providers.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 012289 and practices in New York.
Can I see her if I'm outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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