Christine Gorski-Makar, LMHC

Warm, tailored therapy for trauma and addiction

Trauma informed support
Addiction recovery guidance
Skills for anxiety

About Christine Gorski-Makar

Christine Gorski-Makar is a New York licensed clinical mental health counselor (LMHC) with many years of experience supporting people through addiction and trauma-related concerns. She holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from NYU and has worked with individuals coping with the effects of physical trauma and emotional abuse, including PTSD symptoms.

Her background includes helping clients navigate a wide range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, and chemical addiction. She also has experience working with concerns like OCD, Autism, Bipolar disorder, and various personality disorders, including Borderline and Dependent personality patterns. Christine approaches therapy with a warm, engaged style grounded in respect, genuineness, and compassion.

Christine integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and humanistic (person-centered) work, with psychodynamic features when helpful. She adapts the conversation and the treatment plan to fit each person’s needs, goals, and pace. She recognizes that reaching out for support can take courage, and she aims to offer steady encouragement as clients take meaningful steps toward change and a more fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Christine Gorski-Makar have?

Christine Gorski-Makar has 15 years of experience.

Is Christine Gorski-Makar a licensed therapist?

Yes. Christine Gorski-Makar is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York. Her license number is NY LMHC 014717.

In which languages does Christine Gorski-Makar provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Ukrainian.

Where is Christine Gorski-Makar located?

Christine Gorski-Makar is located in New York.

How can I work with Christine Gorski-Makar as my therapist?

You can work with Christine Gorski-Makar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Christine Gorski-Makar work with international clients?

Yes. Christine Gorski-Makar works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christine Gorski-Makar cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Connecting Therapeutic Tools With Online Flexibility

Christine Gorski-Makar draws from approaches that help clients understand what they are experiencing and build practical ways to cope. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the focus is on noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing strategies that can reduce the impact of anxiety, depression, and stress in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be especially useful when emotions feel intense or hard to manage. Client-Centered Therapy offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s pace, values, and goals guide the work, helping people feel understood as they move through change.

Finding the right approach is not a one-size-fits-all decision. Christine collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what has or has not helped before, and choose tools that fit their preferences and needs. The plan can evolve over time as insight grows and new challenges arise.

Online therapy makes it easier to access support while balancing work, family, or travel. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose a format that feels comfortable and workable from week to week.

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