Welcome to my practice

With over 20 years of clinical experience, let’s unlock your potential together!

Giorgio

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in various settings. I am a NY state licensed psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. I have completed specialized training in multiple treatment modalities, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I provide clinical supervision, trainings and consult on a variety of mental health and DEIB topics.

GIORGIO CHÂTELAIN, LCSW-R

Professional Statement

My main goal is to aid you in self-discovery, symptom reduction, and learning better means of coping and living. My intention and commitment to you is to help summon your emotional, mental, and spiritual strengths in an effort to begin the process of healing and moving forward.

I abide by the APA's code of ethics and strive to exceed these guidelines. These guidelines can be found on the APA’s website:  apa.org

My theoretical orientation is eclectic, focusing on psychodynamic, structural family therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused and strength-based approaches. I tend to focus on your thought patterns and emotions and will help you to better identify and trust your instincts. 

I make it my priority to understand how racial identity impacts how we experience the world. And while not every facet of our racial identity and experience can be easily articulated, everyone should have the freedom to be themselves.

I have an open, direct style of interacting with people, and I tend to be honest, and sometimes more honest than people would like. I use my reactions to therapeutic encounters as a tool to understand you better and help you meet your treatment goals.

However, I am able to adapt to using empirically supported methods that are best suited for the problems that you are experiencing, which are within my realm of competence. Our work together involves your self-healing and cultivating awareness via my support, education, guidance, and occasional reality checks.

My Approach

GIORGIO CHÂTELAIN, LCSW-R

“While therapy can be painful at times, it does not have to be.  I believe that it is important to help lighten the intensity of painful emotions and experiences, and to enhance the strengths you already have, rather than solely focusing on what is not working for you.”

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