LCSW

Vakhtang Gomelauri, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Vakhtang is a LCSW therapist in New York.

12+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy

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About Vakhtang

Vakhtang Gomelauri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of experience offering therapy in both in-person and online formats. He works from a psychodynamic orientation, helping clients explore how early life experiences, patterns of relating, and unconscious processes shape current feelings and behavior. He integrates practical techniques clients can use independently to reduce stress, manage anxiety and panic, and cope with depressive symptoms.

He has worked with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds and brings an approach that balances insight with skills-based strategies. Clients who want to better understand their emotions, increase awareness of internal processes, and develop clearer perspectives on relationships and life choices may find his psychodynamic skills especially useful for fostering meaningful self-understanding.

Vakhtang also helps clients consider values, personal narratives, and relationships to discover greater purpose and direction during chaotic or stressful periods. He encourages collaborative work within the therapeutic relationship and remains accessible to prospective clients, checking messages several times a day.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on uncovering patterns rooted in early experiences and relationships to increase self-understanding and bring long-standing emotional patterns into awareness. It can help people who want deeper insight into recurring feelings, relationship difficulties, and internal conflicts.

Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and practical exercises to help manage stress, reduce reactivity, and improve emotional regulation. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and helping clients develop more grounded daily habits.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and integrating distressing experiences in a paced, supportive way to reduce their ongoing impact on mood and relationships. It can be appropriate for people working through traumatic or abusive experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to best support an individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life and access support from different locations. These options allow for consistent, ongoing work even when schedules or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Vakhtang Gomelauri have?

Vakhtang Gomelauri has 12 years of clinical experience providing therapy in both in-person and online settings.

Is Vakhtang Gomelauri a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He is licensed in New York as NY LCSW 085580 and in Pennsylvania as PA LCSW CW020541.

In which languages does Vakhtang Gomelauri provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English, Georgian, and Russian.

Where is Vakhtang Gomelauri located?

He is located in New York.

How can I work with Vakhtang Gomelauri as my therapist?

You can work with Vakhtang Gomelauri through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vakhtang Gomelauri work with international clients?

Vakhtang Gomelauri does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vakhtang Gomelauri cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending 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.