Geoffrey Golia , LCSW

Geoffrey M. Golia, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a New York based psychotherapist with 11 years of experience supporting individuals and families through periods of change, loss, and growth. He approaches clinical work with warmth, compassion, and flexibility, drawing on his own experience as a former psychotherapy patient to inform a practice rooted in empathy and shared effort. He earned a Master of Social Work from NYU's Silver School of Social Work in 2012 and has worked across a wide range of settings and populations.

His clinical background includes work with justice-involved and formerly incarcerated young men, college students, adolescents and adults aged 18 to 60, children affected by the foster care system, and people managing substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health concerns. That breadth of experience shaped his view that emotional well-being underpins both personal and professional success and that everyone benefits from a reflective space to pursue change and healing.

Geoffrey uses an eclectic, evidence-informed toolkit and has completed trainings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy including DBT for Substance Use Disorders, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. He emphasizes that each person carries resources for their own healing and focuses on building skills, increasing insight, and supporting clients toward clearer purpose and healthier relationships.

Evidence-informed approaches for online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and safety in relationships. It explores how early bonds and current attachments influence feelings of trust, intimacy, and abandonment, and it can be helpful for relationship challenges, attachment issues, and family concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It is often used when clients struggle with mood dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, or co-occurring substance use challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their motivation for change. It is frequently used to support behavior change related to substance use, health goals, and other transitions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Geoffrey works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from familiar settings while working with a licensed professional.