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Gerard Riconda, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered methods
About Gerard
Gerard Riconda is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with 28 years of practice. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing relationship and family difficulties. He also supports people dealing with trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and work-related compassion fatigue.
Riconda trained at Fordham University School of Social Service and began his clinical work with families and children in the foster care system. He also worked as a medical social worker in a rehabilitation hospital, supporting people after amputations, strokes, and head injuries. Much of his career has focused on clients who are hard to reach or have complex diagnoses.
He uses a range of methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He does not present a single fixed method; instead he and the client choose what to try based on needs and goals.
In sessions Gerard aims to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits with the person and to try practical alternatives. Sessions emphasize clear steps, skill practice, and straightforward talk about what is and isn’t working. He also offers coaching-style support for career and life-purpose questions.
Gerard works in New York and holds the LCSW credential. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Gerard uses focused approaches in online work
Gerard commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map out specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then tests small changes in everyday life. CBT is useful when someone wants concrete steps to lower anxiety, manage mood swings, or change unhelpful routines.He may also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help a person notice difficult emotions without getting stuck and to clarify values that guide actions. ACT can help when someone wants to act differently even while strong feelings remain. Gerard also uses client-centered work to keep the conversation grounded in what the person cares about now and to shape goals together.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gerard collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten a check-in, avoid travel time, or allow someone to use audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Gerard will discuss practical session arrangements during the first contact to match the work to everyday life.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and family difficulties, plus attention and mood disorders.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical alternative responses through short exercises and homework.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 28 years of clinical experience, including work in foster care and medical rehabilitation settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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