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Gerard Riconda, LCSW

  • Experience28 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Gerard

Gerard Riconda is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 28 years of practice supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and a broad range of mood and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

He emphasizes empathetic connection as the foundation for therapeutic work, drawing on decades of experience with complex and hard-to-reach presentations.

Gerard’s background includes graduate training at Fordham University School of Social Services and early clinical roles serving families and children in the foster care system as well as patients in a rehabilitation hospital, including amputees and people recovering from stroke and head injury.

Gerard blends several evidence-informed approaches rather than relying on a single method, collaborating with each client to determine what will best meet their needs. His practice addresses issues such as grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders, compulsive symptoms, and compassion fatigue among many others.

He offers flexible session formats and aims to tailor interventions to the individual’s goals and life circumstances while honoring the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship.

Integrative approaches and online care

Gerard commonly uses Internal Family Systems to help clients explore different parts of themselves, which can be useful for processing internal conflicts, trauma responses, and patterns that affect relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach he draws on to help people clarify their values, build psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action even amid difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his work, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel heard and supported as they explore change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Gerard works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different interventions, adjusting the mix of methods over time so the work remains responsive and practical for the individual’s needs.

Online therapy with Gerard uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while engaging with evidence-informed approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Gerard work with?
Gerard works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders, and compulsive symptoms.
What is Gerard's therapeutic style and approach?
He emphasizes empathy and collaboration, using an integrative approach to find the best fit for each client and drawing from several evidence-informed methods.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
Gerard has 28 years of clinical experience, including work with families and children in 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 with license number NY LCSW 046130 and practices from New York.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Gerard offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with Gerard?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English