- CBT and DBT
- Attachment focus
- Skill building
About Gina
Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is a New York psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds the NY Psychologist credential and practices in New York. She works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and anger.
Dr. Scarano-Osika blends cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. She also uses attachment-based ideas drawn from relational training received at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Sessions typically focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and ways to manage strong emotions.
She has run a private practice for many years and helped it grow into a multi-provider clinic. That background informs how she organizes care and coordinates with other professionals when that is helpful. She notes she does not feel proficient in Gender Dysphoria or LGBQ concerns.
In sessions she listens for patterns that fuel problems like resentment, repeating arguments, or avoidance. Then she helps people try small, concrete changes in thinking and behavior. Work can include learning distress-tolerance skills, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new interaction habits.
Her style is direct and practical. People who want strategies to reduce outbursts, repair strained relationships, or get better sleep often find the focus useful. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Scarano-Osika draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include short exercises, homework, and skill practice useful for anger, anxiety, and sleep problems.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills help people manage sudden anger, reduce impulsive reactions, and repair conversations.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needed. This is a collaborative effort that focuses on practical steps the client can use between sessions.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online formats can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and format when you schedule to match therapy to your everyday routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps with losing temper around loved ones, resentment, work frustration, and living with another person's anger, along with broader issues that interact with anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical approach that combines cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas with attachment-informed work to teach skills and improve interactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working with emotional, relationship, and life-change concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York Psychologist with the credential NY Psychologist 012289 and practices in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; 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.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.