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Online therapist

Christine Gorski-Makar

Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English, Ukrainian
Format
Online sessions

About Christine

Christine Gorski-Makar is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. She writes and talks in plain terms, and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression. Sessions are delivered in English and Ukrainian and draw on 15 years of clinical experience in New York.

Her approach is warm and interactive. She emphasizes respect, genuineness, and compassion in conversations. Clients can expect direct, clear talk about goals and next steps rather than long clinical explanations.

Background and approach

Christine trained in counseling psychology and has worked extensively with trauma and addiction concerns. That work included supporting people who have experienced physical or emotional abuse and those coping with PTSD symptoms. She has also supported clients facing mood disorders, neurodiversity, and personality-related challenges.

In sessions she blends practical strategies with deeper reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping.

The client-centered element keeps the pace and focus aligned with each person's needs. Therapy with Christine often mixes short-term skill work and longer conversations about patterns and meaning. She tailors plans to the situation and adjusts as people make progress.

The goal she sets with clients is clearer coping and more manageable next steps, offered in a supportive, down-to-earth way.

Approaches that fit online therapy and everyday life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and meeting them where they are. It emphasizes respect, listening, and tailoring the conversation to the individual's needs, which helps when someone wants direct support without judgment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thinking and patterns into concrete steps. It teaches practical tools for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and changing behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving tolerance for stress. It is useful when mood swings, impulsive reactions, or relationship strain make everyday functioning harder.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients can expect to set clear, realistic targets and review progress together during sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. That variety lets people fit therapy into busy schedules, use shorter check-ins when needed, and keep work on skills between sessions. For many, remote sessions make it easier to stay consistent and apply new strategies in real time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Christine works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focused on respect and compassion. She combines practical skills training with conversational, person-centered support.
How long has she practiced?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including work as an addiction and trauma counselor and supporting people with PTSD symptoms.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - New York LMHC 014717, and practices from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Ukrainian, and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English, Ukrainian

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