Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika , NY Psychologist 012289

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika brings a warm, inviting presence to her clinical work while maintaining strong, detailed diagnostic skills. She combines evidence-based methods with relational training to offer treatment that attends to both symptoms and relationships. Trained in relational therapy at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, she integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy into a relational framework to address a broad range of concerns.

She and her husband founded a private practice two decades ago, which has grown from a small two-provider clinic to a team of approximately fifteen practitioners, reflecting a longstanding commitment to collaborative care. Dr. Scarano-Osika is a licensed psychologist in New York (NY Psychologist 012289) and has extensive clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, eating concerns, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

She acknowledges that beginning therapy can be difficult and praises people for taking that first step. Dr. Scarano-Osika notes that she does not feel proficient in Gender Dysphoria and LGBQ concerns and directs those clients to providers with specialized expertise when appropriate.

Integrating Approaches for Effective Online Care

Dr. Gina Scarano-Osika uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress; CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping under pressure. Additionally, her training in relational and attachment-based methods focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior, supporting work on intimacy, attachment issues, family dynamics, and grief.

Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Scarano-Osika and the client work together to determine which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, creating a collaborative plan that can adapt over time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessing licensed professionals and therapists from different locations. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person visits are not feasible.