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I believe in helping all age groups actualize their potential and goals. Utilizing empathy and therapeutic listening, this is a safe space to explore various life dynamics and how they impact your life. I specialize in helping people with a broad array of symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and many other topics that cause distress or difficulty.
Our life experiences affect all of us in unique ways. Many people struggle to integrate what has happened to them in a way that allows them to feel comfortable in their own bodies and have meaningful relationships with others. If you feel stuck with overwhelming emotions or unhelpful patterns, we can work together to get you unstuck.
Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, couples issues, or addiction; I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people. I have worked professionally in outpatient behavioral health settings, residential treatment centers, and Hospice. Additionally, I have trained hundreds of other professionals to assist people with their mental health needs.
I have a great deal of experience in trauma informed approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and other modalities. I am trained in EMDR; and my recent professional interests include Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing. Life is not one size fits all and neither is effective treatment. Together we will find the right approach for you. I am looking forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals and become a happier, more fulfilled person!
I’m Dr. Gina Sissoko, a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping women—especially Black women, immigrant women, and high-achieving professionals—heal from trauma, manage stress, and create lives that feel balanced and authentic.
My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both science and cultural awareness. I specialize in supporting women navigating burnout, relationship challenges, and the effects of racism or gender bias at work. In our sessions, I create a space where you can slow down, feel seen, and rebuild confidence from the inside out.
I work with people facing anxiety and depression at some of life’s most demanding passages. New and expecting mothers figuring out who they are now that everything has changed. People sitting with a diagnosis that has upended their lives. Caregivers who have quietly lost themselves in someone else’s needs. People grieving. Adults deciding what comes next. Anyone in the middle of something hard that doesn’t have an easy name.
Before private practice, I worked at Mount Sinai Hospital supporting transplant, ICU, and acute rehabilitation patients and families. Lives changed overnight, and I learned to stay steady with fear, uncertainty, and loss. I received my MSW from NYU, hold a Designation in Palliative Care from the Center to Advance Palliative Care, and am completing the perinatal mental health certificate course through Postpartum Support International.
I am straightforward and curious, and I pay attention to both what’s said and what isn’t. I am also a mother, a daughter, a wife, and someone who has sat with grief and change in my own life. I see adults by telehealth anywhere in New York State.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, compassion, and genuine connection. My mission is to meet you exactly where you are—emotionally, mentally, or spiritually—and walk with you toward inner peace, self-love, and compassion. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. Whether you're processing trauma, managing difficult emotions, or striving for healthier relationships, I offer a supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered.
My name is Maureen and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State for fifteen years. I graduated from Columbia University's School of Social Work in 2005 with a concentration in clinical services. My work experience includes working in New York City to Syracuse, NY to rural Central New York in a variety of environments. Currently, I am the Deputy Director for a rural mental health clinic in Central New York.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Ithaca College, and then my Master of Social Work from Binghamton University. I have experience working in college counseling, hospital settings, and non-profits.
For 11 years, I have sat with people at some of the hardest moments of their lives, from
medical crises to the quieter weight of anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. I bring a
collaborative, nonjudgmental presence because the best work happens when you feel
genuinely heard. If you are ready to start, I would love to meet you.
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