- CBT approaches
- DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Gina
Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 012289) with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. Dr. Scarano-Osika also works with people facing parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and eating or sleeping difficulties.
She blends cognitive behavioral approaches with dialectical behavior ideas and attachment-informed work. That mix is used to address patterns in thinking and behavior, plus relationship and attachment dynamics. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on small, manageable steps people can use between meetings.
Her background includes long-term private practice work and clinical experience in relational settings. She has been part of building a multi-provider practice over two decades. This gives her familiarity with a range of adult concerns and with helping people find direction after major life shifts.
In a session she listens for repeating patterns, highlights where a person gets stuck, and suggests concrete skills to try. Therapy may include skill practice for emotion regulation, cognitive reframes for unhelpful thoughts, and attention to relationship dynamics that affect daily life.
Dr. Scarano-Osika welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into a busy young adult's life. She does not work with gender dysphoria or LGBQ concerns, as noted in her biography.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Scarano-Osika uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternatives. CBT works by breaking down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are practical tools people can practice between sessions when strong emotions or relationship conflicts come up.
Attachment-informed work looks at how past relationship patterns affect current connections. This helps when intimacy, communication, or trust repeatedly cause problems in relationships or when feeling stuck after life changes.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels useful. Clients are involved in deciding which skills and strategies to keep using.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused weekly check-ins that support consistent skill practice. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and grief, and many life changes. The profile also lists parenting, career concerns, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work combines cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, and attachment-informed methods. Sessions focus on practical skills, noticing patterns, and trying small changes between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and has worked in private practice for many years. Her background includes relational clinical work in hospital settings.
Is she a licensed psychologist and where does she practice?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 012289 and practices out of New York. That is the credential information provided in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients according to the profile. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. The profile’s next steps explain how to see online therapy options and schedule.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and where you are located.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process is used to set up an initial appointment.
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