Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 096498
- NPI
- 1720652597
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Gina 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
- Trauma recovery
- Anxiety support
- Self-esteem work
About Gina
Gina Schwarz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 23 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Gina helps people who are dealing with difficult past experiences and current emotional strain find clearer ways to cope.
Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, communication problems, impulsivity, and mood or personality disorders. She also helps people processing sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, self-harm thoughts, and questions about life purpose. Conversations are straightforward and practical, aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
Gina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She explains options in plain language and helps clients pick methods that match their situation and goals. Therapy often focuses on building emotional regulation, improving how people talk about needs, and repairing patterns that cause repeated distress.
Sessions emphasize clear problem-solving and skill practice as well as exploring past wounds when that helps make change. Gina encourages people to notice small changes and to try concrete new behaviors between meetings. She pays attention to how work, family, money, and health pressures affect mood and choices.
People who choose her work with someone experienced in long-term clinical practice in New York. She communicates directly about next steps and how therapy is structured so people can make practical decisions about beginning work together.
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How Gina uses evidence-based methods in remote work
Gina works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses is skills-based work to improve emotional regulation and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. That involves teaching concrete strategies for breathing, grounding, and interrupting unhelpful thought patterns. Another frequent element is processing trauma in a paced way. This means talking through difficult memories alongside tools for staying present and managing strong emotions, so memories become less overwhelming. Both approaches aim to make daily life easier and to reduce repeated cycles of distress. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gina will discuss options with clients and decide together which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses. The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote meetings are offered and how they are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other responsibilities.CAreas of focus
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses plain language and evidence-based techniques to address problems. Sessions focus on practical skills, emotional regulation, and understanding patterns that cause difficulty.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience. That experience includes working with people on long-standing mood, trauma, and relationship-related issues.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York. The profile lists New York as her location and licensure.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person meetings are possible.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided when arranging care.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
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