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Vakhtang Gomelauri

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Vakhtang Gomelauri, LCSW

New York

LCSW - Psychodynamic therapy and stress work

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, New York / 085580; LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW020541
  • NPI1073889994
  • Experience12 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Georgian, Russian
  • LocationNew York

About

  • Psychodynamic focus
  • Mindfulness methods
  • Anger and stress

About Vakhtang

Vakhtang Gomelauri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience based in New York. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also addresses issues like addictions, self-esteem, grief, and challenges around intimacy and parenting.

His core approach is psychodynamic psychotherapy. He uses talk-based work to help people become more aware of internal patterns and early life influences. Sessions involve reflecting on emotions, repeated relationship dynamics, and how past events shape present reactions.

Vakhtang also integrates mindfulness practices to reduce stress and calm anxious moments. He offers concrete methods clients can practice between sessions to manage panic, lower reactivity, and improve sleep or focus. These tools are framed as everyday skills rather than abstract techniques.

He recognizes how life transitions and cultural backgrounds affect wellbeing. Conversations often look at values, relationships, and sources of meaning to support decision-making and direction. The work aims to produce clearer insight rather than quick fixes.

Vakhtang communicates in English, Georgian, and Russian. He asks prospective clients to use the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling tools to arrange a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How sessions work

How his therapeutic approaches work online

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on patterns that repeat across relationships and life. Online sessions with this approach involve talking through feelings, memories, and reactions to understand where they come from and how they affect current behavior.

Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and simple present-moment practices. Online sessions introduce short exercises to reduce reactivity, calm anxiety, and provide tools to use between meetings for better sleep and lower stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels practical for the client, then adapt the mix of psychodynamic exploration and mindfulness practices accordingly. The emphasis is on working together to choose methods that fit daily life and personal priorities.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a workday, doing shorter check-ins, or using less travel time. Others prefer a longer hour to explore deeper material; these practical considerations can be discussed when scheduling.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

New York, Pennsylvania

Languages

English, Georgian, Russian

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, and related issues listed on his profile.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses psychodynamic psychotherapy as the main approach, with an emphasis on exploring emotions, patterns, and early experiences to gain insight.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of experience providing therapy in person and online.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.

Which languages does he speak?

Sessions are offered in English, Georgian, and Russian.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.

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