Geraldine Nisi, LCSW
- CBT and DBT expertise
- Collaborative goal setting
- Years of clinical experience
About Geraldine Nisi
Her style is interactive and supportive, centered on building a collaborative relationship where clients set goals and she helps them reach those goals. She draws primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, selecting the techniques that best match each person’s situation while keeping the focus practical and results-oriented.
Geraldine has experience addressing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, parenting and caregiver stress, career and life transitions, chronic illness and pain, and compassion fatigue. She is comfortable working with blended family dynamics, midlife concerns, and challenges related to aging and caregiving, tailoring interventions to the phase of life and specific challenges a person faces.
She prefers to be called Gerri and approaches each case with warmth and professional expertise, partnering with clients to help them build coping skills and move toward the life they want.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Geraldine Nisi have?
Geraldine Nisi has 25 years of experience working in clinical settings such as schools, hospitals, and community-based mental health clinics.
Is Geraldine Nisi a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is NY LCSW 069906.
In which languages does Geraldine Nisi provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Italian.
Where is Geraldine Nisi located?
Geraldine Nisi is located in New York.
How can I work with Geraldine Nisi as my therapist?
You can work with Geraldine Nisi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Geraldine Nisi work with international clients?
Geraldine Nisi does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Geraldine Nisi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Work with Geraldine
Geraldine commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties in daily functioning. By learning practical skills and new ways of thinking, clients can reduce symptoms and improve coping in everyday life.She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy techniques to support emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. These skills are useful for managing intense feelings, improving relationships, and handling situations that trigger anger or overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Geraldine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time based on what proves most helpful.
Online therapy with Geraldine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Working remotely allows licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, caregiving responsibilities, or busy work schedules.