Christine Gorski-Makar , LMHC

Christine Gorski-Makar is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York. She brings 15 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and stress. She also supports those facing trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns related to identity and self-esteem.

Her background includes an MA in counseling psychology from New York University and many years working as an addiction and trauma counselor. That experience includes helping people who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse and who show PTSD symptoms. She has also worked with people reporting mood disorders, neurodivergence, and complex personality concerns.

In sessions she aims for a warm, interactive style. Conversations are straightforward and respectful. She adapts the pace and focus to each person’s needs rather than using the same plan for everyone.

Christine draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy alongside existential and mindfulness ideas. That mix lets her combine practical skills with space to reflect on meaning and values. She will shape the plan to match a person’s goals and daily life.

People who choose her often want help with coping skills, clearer thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and healing from past harm. She offers work that is collaborative and aimed at real change in everyday routines and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and skill building

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and supports them in deciding what changes matter most in their life.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and to build healthier daily habits for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related behaviors.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can be useful when strong emotions or relationship patterns get in the way of everyday functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, values, and needs. This is a shared process that can shift as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and guided skill work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging let people send brief updates or use written tools between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones.