Christine Gorski-Makar, LMHC

Christine Gorski-Makar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression. She speaks English and Ukrainian and brings 15 years of clinical experience to her sessions. Christine aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can begin to make real changes in their daily lives.

Her background includes work with physical trauma and emotional abuse, and she has supported people with PTSD symptoms. She has also worked with clients facing mood disorders, addictive behaviors, and overlapping concerns such as autism, bipolar disorder, obsessive thoughts, and a range of personality challenges.

Christine uses a mix of approaches in her practice. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered work to follow each person’s pace and DBT skills when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

Sessions are tailored to individual needs rather than a single format. Christine focuses on clear goals and practical skills that can be used between sessions. Conversations are direct but grounded in empathy and respect.

She encourages people to take small steps toward meaningful change and offers support while clients practice new ways of coping. Christine aims to help people find more balance, manage difficult emotions, and rebuild a life that feels more manageable.

How Christine Uses CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Christine commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors get in the way. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's lead, listens closely, and shapes sessions around the client’s priorities and pace.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to choose what fits their goals and needs, and she adjusts methods as progress unfolds. This helps keep work practical and relevant to real life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text sessions offer a way to share thoughts and get support between longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep working on skills in everyday moments.