Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika

Experienced psychologist blending CBT and relational care

NY Psychologist 012289 New York

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Gina

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika brings 25 years of clinical experience as a licensed psychologist in New York (NY Psychologist 012289).

Background and approach

She trained in relational therapy at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester and blends cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches with relational perspectives developed over a long independent practice career. Dr.

Scarano-Osika co-founded a practice that expanded from two providers to a team of fifteen, reflecting a sustained commitment to building accessible mental health services. Her work emphasizes clear assessment and practical strategies to address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, intimacy and relationship difficulties, and a wide range of life transitions.

She also focuses on issues such as attachment, body image, codependency, parenting and blended family challenges, and mood-related conditions including bipolar disorder. Dr.

Scarano-Osika acknowledges limits to her practice areas and does not specialize in gender dysphoria or LGBQ concerns. Clients can expect a warm, inviting clinician who values the bravery of beginning therapy and uses evidence-based tools to tailor treatment to individual needs.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, often helping with anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonds to improve how a person connects and communicates with others, which can be useful for intimacy, family, and trust-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and the clinician will collaborate with each person to determine whether CBT, attachment work, DBT skills, or a mix of methods best fits their goals and preferences. Treatment decisions are made together, adapting techniques as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping issues, intimacy and relationship concerns, and career or life transitions.

What is her general therapeutic style?

The approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical behavior therapy and relational perspectives to focus on practical skills, emotional regulation, and improving interpersonal patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and helped grow a independent practice from two providers to fifteen over two decades.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed New York psychologist with licence number NY Psychologist 012289 and practices from New York.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients may work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different scheduling needs.

What should I know about cost and payment?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

To get started, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersDepression

Also works with

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 OCD Panic 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 approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English