NY Psychologist 012289
Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika, NY Psychologist 012289
- Experience25 years
- LocationNew York
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Gina
Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is a licensed New York psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience who blends cognitive and relational perspectives to help people navigate complex life challenges.
Background and approach
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with attachment-informed relational work developed during training at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Over two decades she and her husband built a independent practice that expanded from two clinicians to a multidisciplinary group of fifteen providers, reflecting a sustained commitment to collaborative care and clinical growth.
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy and relationship difficulties, career changes, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, body image, codependency, and coping with major life transitions.
Dr. Scarano-Osika values a warm, inviting therapeutic stance and recognizes that beginning therapy is a meaningful step; she encourages clients for taking that step while tailoring evidence-informed methods to each person’s needs.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Dr. Scarano-Osika draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday coping challenges. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship conflicts arise. Attachment-based work is woven into these methods to explore relational patterns and build more supported ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to clarify goals, assess what methods feel most relevant, and adapt techniques based on progress and preferences so the therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the person to fit a single model.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, travel, or daily responsibilities while allowing therapists to use CBT, DBT, and attachment-focused strategies in ways that suit each person's life and needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English
What Gina can help with
Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and depression.
How Gina approaches therapy
Gina's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Gina uses a combination of CBT and DBT therapy.
Experience and training
Gina is an NY Psychologist 012289 practicing in New York.