Geraldine Nisi , LCSW

Geraldine Nisi prefers to be called Gerri and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York State. She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University and has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. Her background includes clinical roles in schools, hospitals, and community-based mental health clinics, giving her a broad perspective on how different life contexts affect emotional well-being.

Gerri takes an interactive and supportive stance in therapy, partnering with clients to clarify goals and build practical strategies to reach them. She draws primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, choosing techniques that best match each person’s concerns and circumstances. That flexible approach allows her to tailor interventions so they feel relevant and achievable.

Clients who work with Gerri can expect a collaborative process focused on real-world change and strengthened coping skills. She aims to help people move toward the life they want and deserve and expresses openness to beginning that work together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Geraldine commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also employs dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an approach that combines skill-building around emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness with acceptance strategies - useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Client-centered therapy is another element of her practice, emphasizing a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the client’s goals guide the work.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Geraldine works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor techniques that feel most useful. That shared approach helps determine whether CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, or a combination will be the most effective path.

Online sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or other convenient locations and to maintain continuity of care when life is busy.