Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Geoffrey Golia, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationship and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 084459
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 11158
- NPI
- 1508486002
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Geoffrey supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral work
- DBT skills practice
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Golia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 11 years of experience. He focuses on everyday problems that affect work, family, and relationships, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and parenting concerns.
He came to social work after experiencing psychotherapy himself and completing a Master of Social Work at NYU's Silver School of Social Work in 2012. That lived experience shaped his decision to offer practical, down-to-earth help rather than abstract theories.
In sessions he draws from several approaches, including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic thinking. He uses these methods to help people notice patterns, try different behaviors, and manage strong emotions.
People meet with him to talk about relationship strains, family conflict, issues tied to parenting or fatherhood, career stress, and problems with mood or substance use. He also addresses longer-running themes such as attachment wounds, abandonment, isolation, and life purpose questions.
His style is straightforward. He discusses concrete steps a person can take between sessions. He also helps clients reflect on past patterns that continue to affect current choices. Geoffrey aims to combine practical tools with a focus on what people value in their everyday lives.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Geoffrey commonly uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioral work in sessions. Attachment-based work looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up now, helping people understand closeness, trust, and conflict. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation or intense reactions are a problem. DBT skills teach practical ways to manage distress, tolerate strong feelings, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. These approaches are selected to match specific concerns like mood disorders, trauma responses, relationship difficulties, and substance-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit those goals and daily life. That may mean practicing a skill in a session, setting small homework tasks, or looking at relationship patterns to guide the work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals and therapists use these formats to help people maintain consistency and apply new skills between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, grief, trauma and related areas such as attachment and abandonment.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends practical techniques and reflective work, using tools from CBT, DBT, attachment approaches, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to help with patterns and skills.
How long has he practiced?
He has 11 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical social worker, practicing since completing his MSW in 2012.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He holds NY LCSW and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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