Christine Gorski-Makar, LMHC
New York LMHC specializing in trauma and addiction
- Trauma and addiction
- CBT and DBT approaches
- English and Ukrainian
About Christine Gorski-Makar
Christine Gorski-Makar is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate addiction, trauma, and a broad range of mental health concerns. She holds an MA from New York University in counseling psychology and has extensive experience working with individuals affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse, including those who present with PTSD symptoms.
Her clinical work spans many presenting issues, from depression, anxiety, and substance-related disorders to OCD, autism spectrum presentations, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders such as borderline and dependent patterns. She also addresses relationship and family difficulties, grief, stress, parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, career-related struggles, and compassion fatigue. Her background as an addiction and trauma counselor informs a practical, evidence-informed approach to care.
She brings a warm, interactive therapeutic style rooted in respect, genuineness, and compassion. Her method blends cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies with person-centered and psychodynamic elements, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. Christine emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, supporting clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to make meaningful change.
Her clinical work spans many presenting issues, from depression, anxiety, and substance-related disorders to OCD, autism spectrum presentations, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders such as borderline and dependent patterns. She also addresses relationship and family difficulties, grief, stress, parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, career-related struggles, and compassion fatigue. Her background as an addiction and trauma counselor informs a practical, evidence-informed approach to care.
She brings a warm, interactive therapeutic style rooted in respect, genuineness, and compassion. Her method blends cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies with person-centered and psychodynamic elements, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. Christine emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, supporting clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to make meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Gorski-Makar have?
She has 15 years of experience.
Is Christine Gorski-Makar a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details: NY LMHC 014717.
In which languages does Christine Gorski-Makar provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Ukrainian.
Where is Christine Gorski-Makar located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Christine Gorski-Makar as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Gorski-Makar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Gorski-Makar work with international clients?
Yes, Christine Gorski-Makar works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Gorski-Makar cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Christine uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, empathic space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. This humanistic approach helps when clients seek greater self-understanding, stronger relationships, or a more authentic life.
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily functioning concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is also part of her toolkit, offering concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and problems with impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine works with each person to explore which techniques and styles fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home or while traveling, and they support continuity of work when life circumstances change.
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