Gerard Riconda, LCSW

New York · 28 years in practice

Gerard Riconda is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 046130 · expires July 2028
NPI: 1124776505 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 28
Languages: English

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About Gerard

Gerard Riconda is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed. He writes and talks plainly, aiming to calm worries and set clear steps forward. Gerard prioritizes empathy and a steady approach so people can feel heard and start solving problems.

He trained at Fordham University School of Social Service where he earned a master's degree in social work. Early in his career he worked with children and families in the foster care system and spent time as a medical social worker in a rehabilitation hospital.

Background and approach

Those roles included supporting amputees and people recovering from stroke and head injury. For nearly three decades Gerard has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses. His experience covers mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and issues such as ADHD, compulsions, and impulsivity.

He also helps with career stress, life changes, and compassion fatigue. He uses several therapeutic approaches rather than a single fixed method. Gerard lists hypnotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered therapy among his tools.

He emphasizes finding the right approach together with each person. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful. Gerard helps people identify immediate steps, build coping skills, and set realistic goals so daily life becomes easier to manage.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Gerard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Body image
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Gerard names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Gerard uses hypnotherapy as one option to help people calm the mind and focus on specific behavior change. Hypnotherapy sessions typically involve guided relaxation and suggestions to support new habits or reduce anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy puts the person’s goals at the center and uses empathy and careful listening to create a safe space for exploring concerns.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Gerard treats the choice of method as a collaboration, starting with what matters to the person and trying approaches that fit goals and preferences. He adapts techniques as progress and needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good when visual connection helps; phone works well when bandwidth or short check-ins matter. Live chat and messaging let people send notes between meetings and fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities while still working toward practical change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Gerard address?

He works with a wide variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, mixing empathy with practical techniques to create manageable steps and coping strategies.

What is his professional background?

He earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and has about 28 years of clinical experience working across medical, foster care, and community settings.

Where is Gerard licensed and based?

He holds a New York LCSW credential and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

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