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Christine Gorski-Makar, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with many years of experience working as an addiction and trauma counselor. I have an MA from NYU in counseling psychology. My experience also includes working with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse including PTSD symptomology. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, chemical addiction issues, as well as individuals who have OCD, autism, and a wide variety of personality disorders such as bipolar and borderline.

My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, genuineness, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior therapy with humanistic (person-centered) and psychodynamic features. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishUkrainian

License information

NY LMHC 014717

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christine Gorski-Makar. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Christine helped me during a depression. She gave me techniques to allow myself to heal. Build confidence.

Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes

Christine is very knowledgeable in the eras she offers. She is easy to talk to and offers a -n objective ,empathic perspective that gives better insight. She is also patient and pays attention to small details. 10/10 would recommend her for someone who is new to therapy and wants a positive productive resault.

Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder

Christine has been an absolute rock throughout my recovery journey. From our first session, she created such a warm, safe space where I felt truly seen and understood. Her approach isn’t just about the techniques; she genuinely cares and meets me exactly where I’m at. I gained practical tools to help me manage my addiction and she’s been there through all the ups and downs, cheering me on and challenging me when I needed it. I highly recommend Christine to anyone looking for real, compassionate support.

Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Christine for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder

Christine is amazing she listens to me and let’s me talk about my feelings.

Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

compassionate, empathetic, resourceful

Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Christine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

She is the best, she listens and I can feel a lot of empathy from her. It helps me a lot. I love her Ukrainian)

Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd