Joseph Gagliano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New York therapists accepting new clients
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About Joseph
As a licensed therapist in New York with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice focuses on addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that honors each client’s unique journey and identity.
My therapeutic work centers on helping individuals navigate challenging emotional landscapes, from managing stress and isolation to exploring self-love, purpose, and personal healing. I have extensive experience supporting clients through diverse life transitions, including workplace challenges, relationship complexities, and personal transformation.
I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their deepest challenges, develop meaningful coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional well-being. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to each individual’s specific needs and strengths.
What Joseph 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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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Joseph works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “I can't wait to start seeing him again he was very helpful to me .”
- “He's very understanding. I feel comfortable expressing m t feelings”
- “He has been very helpful and has helped bring my anxiety down and feel more positive for the day and week”
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- “We've had only one session with Joseph, but we're feeling very oprimistic. He's professional, he asks probing questions and genuinely seems interested in helping us. He's punctual, and is a great communicator. I feel like he genuinely cares and look forward to seeing where this takes us.”
- “Good quality therapy”
- “Super chill guy really relatable, gets me”
- “I trusted Joseph Gagliano’s experience and he was very compassionate and knowledgeable.”
- “Very open minded. Gives useful advice”
- “Engaging and open minded. Has lots of different experience.”
- “He is very good. And very professional.”
- “Listens and very attentive and present.”
- “I am incredibly grateful that I found Joe when I did. During a difficult time, Joe was both capable and knowledgeable, helping me navigate my challenges.”
- “In only a couple sessions I feel safe to share what I’m thinking and feeling and trust the feedback to be honest and insightful. I am scheduling more sessions”
- “I have been seeing Joseph Gagliano for about 3 months and this is my first time in therapy - he is wonderful!! Very understanding, personable, bias which is really nice to be able to understand things from the outside looking in. Great therapist”
- “Joseph has helped me every single session! Amazing results!”
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