Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Gerard Riconda, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 046130
- NPI
- 1124776505
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Gerard 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT
About Gerard
Gerard Riconda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 28 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, and other mood or behavior concerns. He also works with questions about career, life changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He trained at Fordham University School of Social Service where he completed his master’s in social work. Early in his career he worked with families and children in the foster care system and briefly as a medical social worker in a rehabilitation hospital, supporting people after amputation, stroke, and head injury.
Much of his practice has focused on people who are hard to reach or have complex, co-occurring diagnoses. He draws on several clinical methods rather than relying on a single technique. That means sessions may include skills practice, attention to thinking patterns, emotion regulation work, or trauma-focused interventions depending on the situation.
Gerard describes collaboration as central to his work. He listens to what matters most to each client, and then together they decide which strategies to try first. Sessions tend to be practical and straightforward, focusing on steps that can be used between meetings to manage symptoms and daily stressors.
He practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms. CBT often includes homework and step-by-step techniques for depression, anxiety, and mood concerns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. It is typically used when trauma symptoms interfere with daily life.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a client's goals, history, and current problems and then suggest a plan. That plan can change over time based on what helps most in sessions and between appointments.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Gerard will work with each person to find an approach and schedule that fits their everyday routines.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and related mood or behavioral issues.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR where appropriate. The exact mix is chosen together with the client.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of clinical experience, including work in foster care settings and medical social work in a rehabilitation hospital.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers