Tomasina Beckford , LCSW

Tomasina Beckford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 35 years of professional experience. Over the course of her career she has supported people facing relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, struggles with motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Her long experience informs a calm, respectful approach that emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in every therapeutic conversation.

She adapts dialogue and treatment plans to the particular needs of each person she works with, shaping goals and interventions to match individual circumstances. Tomasina recognizes how much courage it can take to begin therapy and affirms clients for taking that first step, offering steady guidance as they move forward.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Tomasina Beckford draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative and respectful space where the client's perspective directs the pace and focus of work. This approach supports people who are navigating relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, or life transitions by emphasizing empathy and individualized understanding.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more effective coping strategies. CBT can be useful for addressing depression, anxiety, and practical problems that affect daily functioning. Additionally, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques may be incorporated to build skills in emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tomasina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.