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Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika

NY Psychologist 012289

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika , NY Psychologist 012289

Therapist in New York

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About Gina

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika presents a warm and inviting presence and brings careful diagnostic attention to each person she sees. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her clinical work, and she also draws on relational therapy training she received at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. This blend of approaches is the framework she most often relies on when supporting clients through complex emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Her clinical background includes co-founding a private practice with her husband two decades ago, a practice that grew from two providers to a team of fifteen. That experience informs her understanding of how therapy can fit into people’s lives and how collaborative care can develop over time. She is candid about the limits of her expertise and notes that she does not feel proficient in Gender Dysphoria and LGBQ concerns.

Dr. Scarano-Osika acknowledges that beginning counseling can be a difficult step and commends people for taking that step. Her style emphasizes respect, thoughtful assessment, and a practical blend of therapies tailored to the needs presented in each consultation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Scarano-Osika integrates evidence-based methods to help clients manage symptoms and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for strong emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to relational patterns formed in early caregiving relationships and explores how those patterns affect current intimacy, communication, and family dynamics.



Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Scarano-Osika works with each person to consider their goals, needs, and preferences and adjusts the therapeutic plan as progress and priorities evolve.



Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow continued work during life transitions, and let therapists and clients maintain momentum between in-person opportunities when needed.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika have?

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika has 25 years of experience.

Is Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential NY Psychologist 012289. License details: NY Psychologist 012289.

In which languages does Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika located?

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is located in New York.

How can I work with Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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