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Dr. Giuseppe Sottile

Dr. Giuseppe Sottile

NY Psychologist 019523 · New York

Practical, person-focused psychology for life challenges

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Practical skill work
  • Multicultural perspective

About Giuseppe

Dr. Giuseppe Sottile uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people manage stress and life transitions. He is a licensed psychologist who draws on straightforward talk, problem-solving, and skill practice to address anxiety, self-esteem, workplace strain, and identity questions. He writes and speaks in plain language and aims to make sessions useful from the first meeting.

Over 15 years of practice in New York have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. He helps people who face panic, attachment difficulties, grief, addictions, and coping with change. He also supports those navigating adoption and foster care related issues as part of broader life challenges.

Therapy sessions mix client-centered listening with hands-on techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness tools are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.

Dr. Sottile brings a multicultural perspective to sessions and speaks English and Italian. He aims to help people build clearer communication, stronger coping routines, and steady progress toward goals. He balances practical coaching for career and life decisions with deeper work on trauma and attachment.

People considering therapy are encouraged to think about goals before the first meeting. Dr. Sottile focuses on short- and longer-term plans depending on what someone wants to address and how they prefer to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to identify goals and strengths. In practice this means the therapist checks in on what matters most to the person and adapts sessions to their pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and problems at work because it pairs clear goals with homework and skill practice.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These tools are often helpful when strong emotions or relationship patterns interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through the options, try techniques, and adjust based on what works and what the client prefers. Clients help set goals and decide the pace of change.

If you are considering online options, confirm current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit is flexibility - therapy can fit around work, caregiving, and travel. Some formats make shorter check-ins easier, while others better support longer skill practice or exercises that use video. Ask about the available ways to meet when you schedule so sessions match your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English, Italian

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career transitions, addictions, trauma and grief, and other life changes. Adoption and foster care issues are included among his additional focus areas.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are grounded in client-centered listening with concrete techniques layered in. Expect a mix of problem-solving, skills practice, and reflective conversation.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional experience working as a psychologist in New York, including work with complex and high-profile cases.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed as NY Psychologist 019523 and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees or payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist terms; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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