Gilda Axelrod , LCSW-R

Gilda Axelrod is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with 26 years of professional experience. She brings extensive experience helping people navigate relationship difficulties, grief and loss, motivation and confidence challenges, substance and alcohol concerns, codependency, and smoking or vaping cessation. Her practice also focuses on coping with life changes and addressing compassion fatigue for those in caregiving or high-stress roles.

Gilda holds an LCSW-R, which is a New York clinical social work license that reflects advanced training and experience in mental health care. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversation and treatment plans to fit each client’s individual needs and goals. Gilda emphasizes practical support and empowerment, helping clients take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Her work supports people through transitions and emotional pain, and she aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and guided toward meaningful change. Gilda is accepting new clients and offers multiple ways to engage that accommodate different lifestyles and preferences.

Evidence-Based Support for Relationships, Grief, and Caregiver Stress

Gilda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include practical, skills-focused work designed to build coping, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities. These approaches help clients manage immediate challenges like anxiety about life changes, substance use concerns, and behavioral patterns that affect relationships.

She also offers supportive, compassion-focused work tailored to grief, loss, and compassion fatigue. This style of work emphasizes validation, paced processing of difficult emotions, and strategies to restore balance for caregivers and those facing chronic stress or illness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gilda collaborates with each client to identify which techniques best fit their situation, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Gilda is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, during work breaks, or while managing caregiving responsibilities, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions.