Gilda Axelrod, LCSW-R

Gilda Axelrod is a licensed New York therapist, credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R), bringing 26 years of professional experience to her practice. She focuses on relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation, substance and alcohol concerns, codependency, smoking and vaping cessation, and navigating life transitions. She also works with compassion fatigue and supports people facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic pain and illness, family-of-origin and family problems, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, addiction, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life-purpose questions, and women's issues.

Axelrod approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances. She emphasizes a collaborative process that empowers clients to identify meaningful goals and take practical steps toward a more satisfying life. Seeking change takes courage, and she provides steady support and practical guidance as clients work through complex emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships.

Her years of experience in New York inform a pragmatic, empathetic style that prioritizes each person’s unique needs. Prospective clients can expect thoughtful assessment and personalized care aimed at promoting resilience, clearer communication, and a renewed sense of direction.