Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika , NY Psychologist 012289

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is a warm, inviting psychologist recognized for careful diagnostic assessment and a relational, skills-based approach to treatment. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with relational training completed at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, using this combination to create tailored, practical treatment plans that address both symptoms and interpersonal patterns.

She helped found a private practice with her husband twenty years ago and has overseen its growth from two providers to a team of fifteen, reflecting a long-term commitment to collaborative care. She holds licensure as a psychologist in New York (NY Psychologist 012289) and brings 25 years of experience working with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, eating and mood disorders, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

She is clear about her scope of practice and notes that Gender Dysphoria and LGBQ concerns are not areas in which she feels proficient. She acknowledges that starting counseling can be difficult and consistently praises people for taking the important first step toward care.

Approaches and Online Care for Therapy

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this practical approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is offered to build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and the ways early attachments influence current relational and intimacy-related issues, helping clients improve connection and trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Gina works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and she adapts techniques from these approaches to fit what feels most helpful in therapy.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care and offer timely support while accommodating work, family, and travel constraints.