- Empathy-led care
- Practical strategies
- Collaborative planning
About Gerard
Gerard Riconda is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. He often supports those managing mood concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and work-related burnout. Gerard writes and talks plainly in sessions and aims to make therapy feel understandable and useful from the first visit.
Gerard trained at Fordham University School of Social Services and has 28 years of clinical experience. Early in his career he worked with families and children in the foster care system and later as a medical social worker in a rehabilitation hospital, supporting amputees and people recovering from stroke and head injury.
Much of his practice has been with clients who are hard to reach or who present with complex and multiple diagnoses. He lists experience with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and trauma-related problems. He also notes work around family problems, communication difficulties, and first responder issues.
Gerard uses a range of therapeutic approaches and prefers to tailor methods to each person. He names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR among approaches he uses. He emphasizes empathy and collaboration when deciding what will help most.
People considering support for coping with natural or human-caused disaster, compassion fatigue, career stress, or life purpose often find his steady, direct style useful. Gerard offers sessions in English and practices in New York.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and meaning or life-purpose concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is commonly helpful for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) focuses on processing distressing memories and can be used for trauma-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gerard aims to work together with each person to decide which method or combination will best match their goals and situation. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful and relevant.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for a check-in during a work break. Some approaches lend themselves to skill practice and brief homework between visits, which can fit well with remote sessions. If you value flexible scheduling and consistent follow-up, discuss format options during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gerard address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, anger, career problems, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also lists additional focuses like first responder issues and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes empathy and a straightforward approach. Gerard prefers to match methods to each person's needs and uses practical skills alongside deeper processing.
What is his professional background?
Gerard trained at Fordham University School of Social Services and has 28 years of clinical experience, including work in foster care and as a medical social worker in a rehabilitation hospital.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.