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Christine Gorski-Makar, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Ukrainian
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About Christine

Christine Gorski-Makar is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who works with people facing a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice and draws on a background that includes focused work with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and related PTSD symptoms. Her manner is described as warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, genuineness, and compassion.

Christine blends cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy techniques with client-centered and existential influences to shape individualized treatment. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs rather than using a single fixed method.

Clients can expect a collaborative process aimed at practical coping skills, clearer perspectives, and supportive guidance through life changes. Fluent in English and Ukrainian, Christine accepts international clients and is available through a variety of online formats to accommodate differing schedules and preferences.

Approach to Evidence-Informed Care and Online Access

Christine commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior change goals. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy techniques to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for those who struggle with strong emotions or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together, and she approaches treatment collaboratively. The therapist will explore a client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then tailor elements from different methods so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model on every situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic limitations. These formats make it possible to continue steady therapeutic progress while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and allow for varied styles of interaction from real-time conversation to shorter written check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christine commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and many related mood and personality issues.
What is her general therapeutic approach?
Her work blends client-centered warmth with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques, using a tailored plan that fits each person’s goals and situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience, including extensive work with addiction and trauma-related presentations.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the New York credential NY LMHC 014717 and practices from New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Ukrainian, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Christine provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
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 her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Ukrainian