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Christine Gorski-Makar, LMHC

Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Depression
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About me

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with many years of experience working as an addiction and trauma counselor. I have an MA from NYU in counseling psychology. My experience also includes working with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse including PTSD symptomology. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, chemical addiction issues, as well as individuals who have OCD, Autism, Bipolar and a wide variety of personality disorders such as Borderline and Dependent.

My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, genuineness, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior therapy with humanistic (person-centered) and psychodynamic features. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishUkrainian

License information

NY LMHC 014717

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christine Gorski-Makar. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Christine is beyond knowledgeable and genuinely cares about helping you feel supported. She always takes the time to explain things thoroughly, which has been incredibly helpful.

Written on Mar 15, 2026 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Wonderful, empathetic, knowledgeable professional. It feels like talking with someone in person, you do not lose any benefits from being in remote therapy with her. She is reachable and resourceful and I feel I am in great hands. I have a myriad of problems including ADHD and PTSD and she has ben helping me so much in all fronts, always with a safe, progressive, non judgemental attitude.

Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Christine for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Shes very respectful and always checking on me. Shes very nice and helpful

Written on Feb 19, 2026 after therapy with Christine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with

A few sessions in and I appreciate working with Christine very much! I can tell that she will be very helpful to me.

Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Christine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Christine is patient kind empathetic and resourceful and respectful at all times and she tries to keep me informed whenever there are changes in scheduling which I appreciate

Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Christine for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

A very thoughtful, experienced and kind therapist. She has helped me tremendously.

Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Christine for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue