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- Attachment based work
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About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Golia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 11 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and related areas using several psychotherapeutic methods.
Geoffrey talks plainly and uses a mix of approaches to help people make changes. He draws on attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions aim to clarify patterns, set practical steps, and build skills for handling intense emotions.
His background includes a Master of Social Work from NYU Silver School of Social Work and a decade of clinical experience. That work has included people affected by the justice system, college students, adults across a wide age range, individuals with substance use and co-occurring issues, and children impacted by foster care. Those roles shaped his interest in emotional well-being as a foundation for life and work.
In practice he uses a flexible, problem-focused style. Conversations move between exploring past relationships and testing small, concrete changes in daily life. He also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and DBT skills for managing distress and impulses.
People who look for both insight and practical skills often find this style useful. He helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen relationships, and develop coping strategies for grief, anger, and life transitions.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how those early patterns affect current connections; it helps people understand trust, closeness, and reacting to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and coping; it helps with anxiety, depression, and shifting unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for strong mood swings and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist reviews goals, past experiences, and what feels doable, then discusses which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets therapists combine insight-oriented conversation with practical exercises and skills practice between meetings, helping clients apply tools in everyday situations.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What methods does he use in sessions?
He uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy to guide sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings and populations before joining private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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