Tomasina Beckford , LCSW

Tomasina Beckford is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practice in New York. She helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Tomasina works with issues around intimacy, career transitions, and motivation in everyday life.

Her approach is simple and direct. She listens closely and responds with respect and sensitivity. Sessions are shaped around each person's goals and situation rather than a fixed script. Tomasina encourages practical steps you can try between meetings.

She draws from several therapy styles to fit the moment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing can be used when trauma memories are getting in the way of daily life. Client-Centered methods keep the conversation grounded in what matters to the client.

Tomasina also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. These methods are chosen to match what each person needs most. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better choices.

If you are facing feelings of shame, trouble with attachment, issues around body image or sexuality, or the fallout from divorce and separation, Tomasina offers a calm space to talk these through. She aims to make therapy practical, understandable, and focused on small forward steps.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on each person's experience and priorities, helping people feel heard and guiding sessions by what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and then testing practical changes to improve mood and daily functioning. EMDR addresses distressing memories by combining talk with guided bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to decide which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is made and new needs emerge.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule and require less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can work for short check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel, or caregiving routines while supporting continuity of care.