- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT skills
- Parenting and fatherhood
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Golia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 11 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting stresses, grief, and addiction. Geoffrey also lists family of origin issues and attachment concerns among his focuses.
He began his path after experiencing psychotherapy himself and later earned a Master of Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work in 2012. That background shaped his belief that people can change when they have consistent, honest conversations about what matters to them. He has experience working with people affected by substance use, those who were involved with the justice system, college students, and adults across a broad age range.
Geoffrey uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Motivational Interviewing appear in his work when people need concrete coping tools or help finding motivation for change.
In sessions he tends to focus on practical skills and clearer understanding of how family roles and expectations still shape everyday life. He can help people talk through commitment worries, blended family challenges, fatherhood issues, and struggles with loneliness or midlife change.
People choosing his practice should expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How online sessions use clinical approaches
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions this can mean talking through family roles and how they affect connection and trust now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online CBT often uses short exercises and behavior experiments to practice between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving regulation. DBT skills can be taught and practiced in session, with homework to try in day-to-day life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Geoffrey will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and choose which methods to emphasize. That collaborative decision making helps match techniques to what is most useful for the problem at hand.
The biography does not specify which session formats he offers, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use visual or audio formats depending on comfort and bandwidth. Discuss format and frequency when scheduling so sessions fit into daily life without disrupting responsibilities.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, substance use, grief, and related issues such as attachment and abandonment.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, mixed approach that blends talk therapy with skill-building. Sessions often include identifying patterns from family of origin and learning coping strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults from varied backgrounds.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in New York, and he practices in New York.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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