Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika, NY Psychologist 012289

New York psychologist blending CBT and DBT

CBT and DBT blend
Relational therapy training
25 years experience

About Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 012289) with 25 years of clinical experience. She is known for a warm, inviting manner and careful diagnostic skills that help map complex concerns and guide treatment planning. Her clinical work centers on a pragmatic blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, supplemented by relational therapy training completed at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. That combined approach informs treatment for stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, mood concerns, trauma, eating and addictive behaviors, grief, intimacy and parenting challenges, among other issues.

Dr. Scarano-Osika and her husband founded a private practice two decades ago, which has since expanded from two clinicians to a multidisciplinary group of fifteen providers. She values the courage it takes to begin therapy and acknowledges that reaching out for help is an important first step. She also notes professional limits — she does not consider herself proficient in Gender Dysphoria and LGBQ concerns — and tailors referrals or care accordingly. Throughout her work she emphasizes collaboration, clinical clarity, and practical strategies that align with each personâs needs and goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersDepression

Also Specializes In

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika have?

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika has 25 years of experience.

Is Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential NY Psychologist 012289, which is her New York psychologist license.

In which languages does Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika provide therapy?

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika 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.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and stress by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is useful for people struggling with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, impulsive behaviors, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based approaches explore relational patterns formed in early life and how those patterns affect current relationships. This work can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to tailor methods to each personâs needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting technique as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when someone connects with care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, bridge geographic distance, and maintain continuity during life transitions, while still allowing therapists to use evidence-based strategies and support meaningful progress.

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