Gerard Riconda

Supportive clinical social work with collaborative care

LCSW New York

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Gerard

Gerard Riconda is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He trained at Fordham University School of Social Service and has worked across settings that include foster care, rehabilitation medicine, and long-term clinical practice with complex, hard-to-reach clients. Gerard emphasizes empathy as a core strength and brings wide-ranging experience with mood disorders, grief, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns.

He draws from multiple evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR, tailoring those tools to each person rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

Gerard collaborates with clients to identify goals and choose the approaches that best fit their needs, whether the focus is on coping skills, processing painful experiences, improving communication, or clarifying life purpose. He practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Gerard commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, obsessions, and mood regulation. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, which supports coping with life changes, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Gerard works with each person to explore which methods feel most useful, combining techniques as needed and adjusting over time based on goals and preferences so the care plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible and convenient. These options allow scheduling flexibility, continuity of care when life gets busy, and different communication styles for those who prefer talking, typing, or shorter check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gerard commonly address?

Gerard works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is Gerard's therapeutic style and approach?

He prioritizes empathy and a collaborative stance, using tools from CBT, ACT, DBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR to tailor treatment to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

Gerard has 28 years of clinical experience, including work with foster care populations, medical rehabilitation patients, and many clients with complex diagnoses.

What are Gerard's credentials and where is he located?

He holds an LCSW and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 046130, and he practices in New York.

Does Gerard offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Gerard provides sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-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