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Joseph Gagliano, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression
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About me

As a licensed therapist in New York with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice focuses on addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that honors each client's unique journey and identity.

My therapeutic work centers on helping individuals navigate challenging emotional landscapes, from managing stress and isolation to exploring self-love, purpose, and personal healing. I have extensive experience supporting clients through diverse life transitions, including workplace challenges, relationship complexities, and personal transformation.

I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their deepest challenges, develop meaningful coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional well-being. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to each individual's specific needs and strengths.

Professional experience

30 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NY LCSW 049621

Reviews

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I can't wait to start seeing him again he was very helpful to me .

Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Joseph for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

He's very understanding. I feel comfortable expressing m t feelings

Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Joseph for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

He has been very helpful and has helped bring my anxiety down and feel more positive for the day and week

Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

Good quality therapy

Written on Aug 03, 2025 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Super chill guy really relatable, gets me

Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I trusted Joseph Gagliano’s experience and he was very compassionate and knowledgeable.

Written on Jun 16, 2025 after therapy with Joseph for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse