Therapist profile
Geraldine Nisi, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 069906
- NPI1518106848
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Italian
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT and DBT focus
- Short-term problem solving
- English and Italian
About Geraldine
Geraldine Nisi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, low self-esteem, depression, anger, parenting challenges, career stress, compassion fatigue, and life changes. She speaks English and Italian and has worked in schools, hospitals, and community mental health settings.
Gerri uses a straightforward, interactive style in sessions. She works alongside people to set clear goals and focuses on practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are frequent tools she draws on to address thought patterns and emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy also inform short-term problem solving.
In practice she listens first, then makes specific suggestions for what to try between sessions. That might include experimenting with different coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking, or rehearsing new communication habits. Sessions are aimed at what the person wants to change in day-to-day life rather than long descriptions of problems.
Her background across hospitals, schools, and community clinics means she is used to varied problems and to practical constraints. She encourages clear, step-by-step work on immediate concerns while keeping longer-term goals in view. Gerri prefers a collaborative approach where the person and therapist decide what methods fit best.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals. The therapist listens closely and follows the person’s lead while offering reflective feedback. It helps when someone wants a respectful, collaborative process to talk through anger and its triggers.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions may include noticing automatic thoughts that feed anger and practicing alternative responses. This approach is useful for workplace frustration, relationship conflict, and repetitive angry reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for regulating emotion and tolerating distress. Practical exercises include breathing or grounding techniques, and strategies for managing intense impulses when anger spikes.
Choosing the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to test methods and adjust plans based on what helps most. That process includes setting short-term goals and checking progress together.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can fit into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing quicker check-ins between appointments, and making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Some formats may also be useful when a shorter, focused session is needed or when lower bandwidth is preferable.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Italian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports people who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or feel affected by someone else’s anger.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
Her style is interactive and goal-oriented. She uses techniques from CBT and DBT to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years in the field and has worked in schools, hospitals, and community mental health clinics.
Is she credentialed to practice in New York?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.