- Client-centered
- CBT and DBT
- Focus on codependency
About Genevieve
Genevieve (Genny) Gravina is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She offers calm, steady support for people facing relationship stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood struggles, and codependency. Her manner is practical and warm, and she focuses on small steps that make a difference day to day.
Genny draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person’s goals. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior skills with mindfulness and narrative ideas. In sessions she helps people notice patterns, test new ways of thinking, and practice skills between meetings.
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleep problems, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Genny also addresses attachment difficulties, body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and life-purpose questions.
Her approach is collaborative and concrete. Conversations often include skill practice, small experiments, and gentle reflection on how old patterns began. The aim is to build more reliable coping, clearer boundaries, and stronger self-direction.
Sessions are conducted in English in New York. Prospective clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It aims to create space for people to clarify their goals, feel heard, and set a direction for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship worries. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress through step-by-step techniques and practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose or combine methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things out and adjusting the plan based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for seeing nonverbal cues, while others prefer audio-only conversations that use less bandwidth. The therapist will discuss which format fits a client’s schedule and comfort when arranging sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, and related concerns such as body image and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with CBT and DBT techniques and mindfulness exercises to build real-life skills.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Genny has six years of experience working with mood disorders, eating and sleep issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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