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Christine Gorski-Makar, LMHC

Based in New York Online sessions

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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Years in practice
15
Credentials
LMHC
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English, Ukrainian
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Addictions
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Christine

Christine Gorski-Makar is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people navigate stress, addiction, trauma, parenting concerns, and mood challenges. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to conversations that are direct, respectful, and grounded in everyday life.

Her style is warm and interactive, aimed at helping clients feel heard and able to make changes that matter. Christine draws on practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and make small behavior changes.

Background and approach

She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills to help with emotional regulation and interpersonal problems. Client-centered principles guide sessions so people set goals that fit their values and daily routines. Her background includes work with people affected by physical or emotional trauma, addiction, and a wide range of mood and personality challenges.

She has an MA in counseling psychology from New York University and has spent many years in clinical settings helping people manage depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, and substance use concerns. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person. Christine focuses on clear, achievable steps rather than jargon.

Parents will find practical strategies for managing sleep, eating, and the daily strains that come with raising children while also caring for their own wellbeing. She offers therapy in English and Ukrainian and accepts international clients. Conversations can include coaching elements when people want support making life changes or improving relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

What Christine works with

Everything Christine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Christine helps people with.

Approaches Christine lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Christine Brings Therapy Online and Tailors the Approach

Christine uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address patterns that fuel addiction. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. She adjusts tools and pacing so the plan feels doable and relevant rather than abstract or overly technical.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit busy schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to use therapy in real time around parenting, work, or other responsibilities.
Questions

Questions people ask about Christine

What concerns does Christine commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and mood disorders such as bipolar.

What is her overall therapy style?

Her approach is warm and interactive with an emphasis on respect and genuineness. Sessions focus on practical steps and collaborative goal-setting.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working in clinical roles, including substantial work as an addiction and trauma counselor.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Ukrainian, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she use?

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

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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