- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and depression
- Mindfulness techniques
About Vakhtang
Vakhtang Gomelauri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience in New York. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, and family of origin issues. He also addresses substance use, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and identity matters including LGBT concerns.
Vakhtang uses psychodynamic psychotherapy as his main approach. He invites people to look at how earlier family roles and expectations still influence current choices and feelings. Sessions focus on noticing repeated patterns and the emotions those patterns bring up.
He also draws on mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas to help manage overwhelming moments. That can include simple attention practices and skills to reduce panic attacks or intense anxiety. Vakhtang describes practical tools clients can use between sessions to lower stress and improve daily functioning.
In conversation he mixes reflection about life story with concrete skills work. He encourages people to name difficult feelings, track what provokes them, and try small changes in relationships and routines. The work aims to increase awareness and produce clearer choices rather than quick fixes.
Vakhtang speaks English, Georgian, and Russian. He notes experience with people from varied cultural and religious backgrounds. To begin, people are asked to use the site matching process and schedule a first session through the provided booking flow.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on how past relationships and family patterns shape current feelings and choices. It involves talking through memories and recurring reactions to help bring those patterns into view and create more intentional responses.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice thoughts and physical sensations. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms, and make moments of stress more manageable.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vakhtang will discuss goals, symptom patterns, and what feels workable, then adjust methods over time based on what helps most. The client and therapist decide together which tools and topics to prioritize.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and family schedules, avoiding commute time, and keeping appointments when life gets busy. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote work helps them practice skills in everyday settings and keeps check-ins shorter when needed.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Georgian, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family of origin issues, addiction and identity concerns among other areas listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses psychodynamic psychotherapy to examine how early family roles affect current behavior, plus mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas for symptom management.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults in New York and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with the credentials listed as NY LCSW and PA LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Georgian, and Russian.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted according to his profile.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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