- Empathy driven
- Collaborative approach
- Practical skills
About Gerard
Gerard Riconda is an LCSW based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life changes. He brings a calm, empathetic style to sessions and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and practical. Gerard draws on many approaches rather than one fixed method, and he works with each person to find what helps them most.
Gerard trained at Fordham University School of Social Service, where he completed a Master of Social Work. Early in his career he worked with families and children involved in the foster care system and later worked as a medical social worker in a rehabilitation hospital. There he supported people recovering from amputations, strokes, and head injuries.
Over nearly three decades he has worked with people who present complex or hard-to-reach challenges and a wide range of diagnoses. He emphasizes empathy and patient listening as the starting point for change. Gerard says there is no one-size-fits-all method and he will help people choose approaches that fit their situation.
In sessions he may draw from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior tools, or EMDR when relevant. His background also includes work around career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and relationship and communication concerns.
Gerard holds a New York LCSW and offers care in English. To begin, a prospective client uses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. Subscription sessions may be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches work in online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room and on understanding their experience. It aims to create a supportive space where the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects what matters most to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gerard collaborates with each person to figure out which methods feel most useful for their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change, and he draws on different tools to match what the client wants to accomplish.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online arrangements help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to keep a regular schedule, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can support skill practice between meetings and make it simpler to continue work during life transitions.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gerard help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship issues, career stress, and life changes among other concerns.
What is his style of therapy like?
Gerard uses a compassionate, client-centered style and focuses on listening first. He works collaboratively to find practical steps that fit each person's life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of clinical experience, including early work with foster care and medical social work in a rehabilitation hospital.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.