Tomasina Beckford, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW specializing in relationships
- Relationship guidance
- Trauma and abuse
- 35 years experience
About Tomasina Beckford
Tomasina Beckford is a licensed social worker in New York with 35 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem challenges, and depression. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings decades of clinical practice to her work with individuals facing both everyday stressors and deep-seated wounds.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the unique needs and goals of the individual. Her practice emphasizes tailored care - matching therapeutic methods to the situation at hand and adjusting approaches as progress unfolds. Tomasina has a track record of helping clients navigate intimacy-related issues, career and life transitions, and problems connected to adoption, attachment, or family dynamics.
Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, she honors the step people take when they seek support and aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients feel heard and guided. Her style balances empathy with practical strategies so clients can work toward clearer communication, improved coping, and greater confidence over time.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the unique needs and goals of the individual. Her practice emphasizes tailored care - matching therapeutic methods to the situation at hand and adjusting approaches as progress unfolds. Tomasina has a track record of helping clients navigate intimacy-related issues, career and life transitions, and problems connected to adoption, attachment, or family dynamics.
Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, she honors the step people take when they seek support and aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients feel heard and guided. Her style balances empathy with practical strategies so clients can work toward clearer communication, improved coping, and greater confidence over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Intimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tomasina Beckford have?
Tomasina Beckford has 35 years of professional experience.
Is Tomasina Beckford a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: NY LCSW 040244.
In which languages does Tomasina Beckford provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Tomasina Beckford located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Tomasina Beckford as my therapist?
You can work with Tomasina Beckford through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tomasina Beckford work with international clients?
Tomasina Beckford does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tomasina Beckford 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work. It helps people explore feelings about relationships, identity, and self-worth while building a stronger sense of agency and trust in the therapeutic relationship.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used to address depression, low self-esteem, and practical problems that affect mood and daily functioning by teaching concrete coping skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to help people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce impulsive or self-defeating behaviors. DBT techniques can be useful for improving emotional regulation and communication in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tomasina works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan as progress is made so treatment remains responsive and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.