Christine Gorski-Makar
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
New York therapists accepting new clients
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About Christine
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with many years of experience working as an addiction and trauma counselor. I have an MA from NYU in counseling psychology. My experience also includes working with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse including PTSD symptomology. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, chemical addiction issues, as well as individuals who have OCD, Autism, Bipolar and a wide variety of personality disorders such as Borderline and Dependent.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, genuineness, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior therapy with humanistic (person-centered) and psychodynamic features. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
What Christine helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
How Christine works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She is absolutely AMAZING!!!”
- “Christine is beyond knowledgeable and genuinely cares about helping you feel supported. She always takes the time to explain things thoroughly, which has been incredibly helpful.”
- “Wonderful, empathetic, knowledgeable professional. It feels like talking with someone in person, you do not lose any benefits from being in remote therapy with her. She is reachable and resourceful and I feel I am in great hands. I have a myriad of problems including ADHD and PTSD and she has ben helping me so much in all fronts, always with a safe, progressive, non judgemental attitude.”
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- “Shes very respectful and always checking on me. Shes very nice and helpful”
- “A few sessions in and I appreciate working with Christine very much! I can tell that she will be very helpful to me.”
- “Very kind and knowledgeable therapist. I feel so lucky to have found her here. I’m very happy with our sessions and progress”
- “Very kind and knowledgeable therapist. I feel so lucky to have found her here. I’m very happy with our sessions and progress”
- “Christine is patient kind empathetic and resourceful and respectful at all times and she tries to keep me informed whenever there are changes in scheduling which I appreciate”
- “A very thoughtful, experienced and kind therapist. She has helped me tremendously.”
- “We love Christine. She is flexible and always responsive. She has been a valuable part of my sons emotional growth.”
- “Christine has been understanding, professional, non judgmental and has provided research and tasks that have been helpful she also gently guides me to self reflect in a non threatening and safe way”
- “This is my first experience at therapy and it is great! I was afraid that it would be hard to open up to a stranger but Christine always makes sure that I feel comfortable on our sessions❤️”
- “Christine is amazing, even when i don’t keep up because of my work schedule she continues to reach out and check in. I’m very thankful for her help and compassion”
- “I really like our sessions. I appreciate the attention”
- “We had 2 sessions and till now I’m totally satisfied”
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