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Vincent Primiano

Vincent Primiano, LCSW

New York

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addiction and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New York
LCSW, licence 084836
NPI
1508146127
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

These details come from information Vincent 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
  • Addictions support
  • Trauma and abuse

About Vincent

Vincent Primiano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with 10 years of post-graduate experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood conditions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.

He draws on experience from both mental health and addiction settings. His background includes outpatient clinics, inpatient addiction programs, inpatient psychiatric centers, work in the prison system, and participation on an Assertive Community Treatment team. That mix means he is familiar with crisis settings and ongoing outpatient care alike.

In sessions he uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods. He relies on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Conversations focus on practical skills, values-based choices, and small behavior changes that make daily life more manageable.

People can expect direct talk about coping strategies for stress, substance use concerns, trauma reactions, mood swings, sleep disruption, and workplace or family pressures. Vincent pays attention to how symptoms show up in everyday routines and offers clear tools to try between meetings.

He works in English and practices in New York. To begin, prospective clients follow the directory process to match and schedule a first appointment. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

BHow sessions work

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by shifting focus toward meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vincent collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and everyday constraints. He draws from several approaches and adjusts techniques based on what the client finds helpful and doable.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. When offered, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid travel time. Video sessions let the therapist and client use visual cues for skills practice, while audio-only sessions can reduce bandwidth needs or allow a simpler check-in. Discuss format preferences during the first appointment so sessions fit into everyday life and goals.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy focused on skills and values-based choices.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 10 years of post-graduate experience working in mental health and addiction settings, including inpatient and outpatient environments and community treatment teams.

Where is he licensed to practice?

Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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

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