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GIANNA LALOTA
LMHC she/her/hers
SPECIALTIES + EXPERTISE
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MESSAGE TO CLIENTS Hi, I’m Gianna. As a therapist, I take a hands-on, collaborative approach with my clients. I use an integrative approach, meaning that I will use a combination of therapeutic techniques from CBT, DBT, and ACT depending on your individualized needs and treatment goals. As a licensed yoga and meditation teacher, I also incorporate mindfulness into my work with all clients in order to help you first become more mindful of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My style is warm, compassionate, engaging, and mindful. I am here to support you along every step of the therapy process. SPECIALTIES + EXPERTISE I specialize in treating young adults in their twenties and thirties who are dealing with anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic, and OCD. Young adulthood is a period of time filled with transitions, which for some includes graduating college, moving to a new city, advancing in one’s career, and establishing deeper relationships. I help teach clients tools and skills to navigate this time with less worry about the future and more of a sense of ease and confidence. In addition to my work with individual clients, I also have an extensive background in and passion for group therapy. In the past, I’ve led a number of groups, including a CBT Skills for Depression Group, a CBT Skills for Social Anxiety Group, a Mindfulness and Mental Health Group, a group called Body Talk: Healing Your Relationship with Food & Your Body, etc. EDUCATION
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PUBLICATIONS Academic Publications: Hopelessness and Shame in Relation to Suicide Attempts by Cuban Adolescents Media Features: Is Your Inner Critic to Blame for Your Social Anxiety? How Decluttering Your Home Eases Anxiety and Improves Mental Health How to Finally Stop Catastrophizing 14 Surprising Secrets of Extremely Chill People Gianna LaLota, was a recent guest on the “Psychiatry Show” on Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio. In the episode, “Managing Anxiety,” Gianna shares how to combat catastrophzing and manage various types of anxiety. The episode, which was live on July 24, 2024, can be accessed on the Sirius XM app. Gianna LaLota, LMHC was interviewed on the Deep Talk Podcast. In the episode, “Anxiety, Coping Skills & Tolerating Uncertainty with Gianna LaLota,” Gianna shares various strategies for managing anxiety. Gianna LaLota, LMHC was a recent guest on The Wright Conversations podcast, where she discussed the importance of mindfulness and self-compassion. Gianna LaLota, LMHC was interviewed by Nick Thompson on the Eyes Wide Open podcast. In the episode, Gianna shares about her therapeutic practice, how she dealt with harmful perfectionist tendencies growing up, and how she decided to become a therapist. Gianna LaLota, LMHC was a guest on the Mama Knows podcast. The episode addresses questions like, “What does typical anxiety look like and then what does moderate to severe anxiety look like - the type that you should seek help for?,” “Negative/anxious thoughts that spiral. Why does this happen and how do we work through it?,” and “What are some things we can do with our body to ease anxiety?” Gianna LaLota, LMHC was a recent guest on the “Psychiatry Show” on Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio. In the episode, “Starting Therapy, Finding a Therapist,” Gianna discusses how to find the right therapist for you and what to look for in a therapist. The episode, which was live on October 24, 2023, can be accessed on the Sirius XM app. LANGUAGES English THERAPY GROUPS
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TESTIMONIALS
"I had a great experience with Gianna. I have been in therapy before but never CBT with such a specific goal. I felt a comfort level with her quickly and really liked the structured goal oriented approach. Public speaking is a fear I never thought I could make progress on and I really did.
Thank you!" Krista
"I am very grateful for the therapy sessions I received from Gianna LaLota at NYCCT. I was hesitant to start new therapy, as I had recently had a bad experience with a different therapist. Fortunately, Gianna quickly put me at ease with her warmth, compassion, and professionalism. I felt comfortable sharing things with her that were difficult for me to share in previous therapy sessions. She was very helpful and worked with me on a variety of issues. She gave me many helpful, practical strategies for managing both anxiety and depression. Our sessions benefited me greatly.” J.E.
Thank you!" Krista
"I am very grateful for the therapy sessions I received from Gianna LaLota at NYCCT. I was hesitant to start new therapy, as I had recently had a bad experience with a different therapist. Fortunately, Gianna quickly put me at ease with her warmth, compassion, and professionalism. I felt comfortable sharing things with her that were difficult for me to share in previous therapy sessions. She was very helpful and worked with me on a variety of issues. She gave me many helpful, practical strategies for managing both anxiety and depression. Our sessions benefited me greatly.” J.E.