Genevieve (Genny) Gravina , LMHC

Genevieve (Genny) Gravina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with six years of clinical experience. She has supported children, adults, and couples through a range of concerns, including codependency, family problems, mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, eating and food-related issues, self-esteem and self-love work, and related challenges. Her practice also addresses areas like stress, relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, parenting, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and other life transitions.

Gravina practices from an eclectic, client-centered perspective, blending cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based counseling to form a holistic approach tailored to each person. She emphasizes a nonjudgemental, authentic, and compassionate stance while offering insightful feedback and practical tools to manage symptoms and build strengths. People have described her as nonjudgemental, authentic, insightful, and compassionate.

In sessions she focuses on identifying patterns, strengthening coping skills, and exploring values and goals so clients can move forward with greater clarity and resilience. Her approach is adaptable to individual needs, aiming to create a collaborative therapeutic process that respects each person’s experience and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Genevieve integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address a range of concerns in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to shift patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood regulation problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance that centers the client's values and experiences, creating space for self-exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Genevieve works collaboratively with clients to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques and pacing to what fits best for each person. This collaborative selection helps ensure sessions feel relevant and useful.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support, practice skills between sessions, and adapt care to everyday life.