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Gerard Riconda, LCSW

  • Experience28 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Gerard

Gerard Riconda is an LCSW based in New York who emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic approach for people seeking support with stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship or family concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on nearly three decades of clinical experience working with complex presentations and a wide range of diagnoses, combining practical strategies with a focus on each person's unique needs.

Trained at Fordham University School of Social Services, Gerard's early work included supporting families and children in the foster care system and providing medical social work in a rehabilitation hospital with clients facing amputations, strokes, and head injuries.

Over 28 years of practice he has developed comfort working with hard-to-reach and challenging cases and uses empathy as a core therapeutic stance. He favors flexible treatment planning rather than a single-method approach and partners with clients to identify the best mix of interventions to meet their goals.

Gerard integrates evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered principles into his work when appropriate. He offers sessions in English and provides multiple remote formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories and the emotions tied to them; it is often used for trauma and abuse related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gerard works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences and tailors a plan that may combine elements from different therapies rather than relying on a single technique.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care from home or work. These options allow ongoing access to licensed professionals and make it simpler to experiment with different formats until a comfortable rhythm is established.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gerard commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and career or life changes.
What kind of therapeutic style does he use?
His style emphasizes empathy and collaboration, blending client-centered work with evidence-informed tools to tailor interventions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of clinical experience, including early roles in foster care and medical social work and decades working with complex and hard-to-reach clients.
Where is his practice based and what are his credentials?
He practices from New York and holds the credential LCSW with the registration NY LCSW 046130.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for appointments?
He offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist 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

What Gerard can help with

Gerard Riconda works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Gerard works with difficult hard to reach clients.

How Gerard approaches therapy

Gerard's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Gerard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York.