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Tomasina Beckford, LCSW
New York
LCSW - relationships and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma work
- Skills-based focus
About Tomasina
Tomasina Beckford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with 35 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations about what is happening now. Tomasina listens to what a person wants to change and then works on concrete steps to try. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and other methods to address intense reactions to stress and past trauma. She uses techniques that can reduce symptoms and build coping skills, while also talking about deeper patterns that keep repeating.
Tomasina has particular experience with issues such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image, codependency, sexual expression including BDSM and kink, and situations involving HIV/AIDS. She also helps people facing divorce, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Sessions move at a practical pace. Tomasina and the person she works with set goals together and review progress along the way. People who want clear steps, skill practice, and a focus on changing daily habits may find this style useful.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Tomasina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT focuses on specific patterns that keep problems going and teaches skills to change them, which can help with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and responding to what matters most to each person. That approach supports clear goal-setting and steady progress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, appears in her work as a way to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills for people with intense emotional reactions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Tomasina will talk about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. She adapts the pace and tools based on the person's needs and checks in about progress regularly.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that meeting from their own routines helps them practice skills between sessions and keep therapy consistent.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, career concerns, and coaching.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using structured conversations and skill practice to address thoughts and behaviors that cause problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tomasina has 35 years of professional work experience as a clinician in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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