Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Vakhtang Gomelauri, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 085580
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW020541
- NPI
- 1073889994
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English, Georgian, Russian
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Vakhtang 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
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Existential exploration
About Vakhtang
Vakhtang Gomelauri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 12 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, and identity-related stresses including LGBT matters.
He uses psychodynamic psychotherapy as a core method. That means he focuses on how past experiences and early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. Sessions often involve talking through emotions, recognizing recurring patterns, and making sense of difficult memories.
Vakhtang also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people manage anxiety and panic symptoms in the moment. Mindfulness practices are presented as straightforward exercises people can use between sessions to reduce overwhelm and improve focus on daily tasks.
Existential ideas appear in his work when clients are wrestling with meaning, values, or major life changes. Those conversations look at what matters to the person and what they want to prioritize going forward. Trauma-focused elements are used when needed to address abuse, dissociation, or intense traumatic memories.
Sessions are practical and conversational. He offers tools people can use independently to cope with stress, sleeping and eating difficulties, and to reduce reactive anger. Vakhtang speaks English, Georgian, and Russian, and works with people living in New York. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Psychodynamic psychotherapy looks at how early relationships and past experiences affect current behavior. Online sessions use conversation to notice repeated patterns, name difficult emotions, and develop insight that can change everyday reactions. This approach often helps with ongoing anxiety, relationship patterns, and issues rooted in childhood.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce panic and improve sleep and focus. These short practices are presented as tools people can use between sessions to manage stress and steady their attention during a busy day.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in the first sessions and propose which methods to try. Clients and therapist adjust the plan together based on what feels useful and what fits real life demands.
The practical advantages of working online include fitting sessions into a workday, avoiding travel time, and keeping appointments consistent during life changes. The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to use mindfulness exercises between meetings and to schedule regular check-ins that support steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Georgian, Russian
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and related concerns listed on his profile.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
His primary approach is psychodynamic psychotherapy, combined with mindfulness and existential ideas when helpful. Sessions focus on talking through feelings, spotting patterns, and learning tools for daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience providing therapy in person and online.
Is he licensed to practice in a US state?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The profile lists NY LCSW and PA LCSW as his credential details.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Georgian, and Russian.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the location selected during sign-up.
What should I do to start sessions?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule 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