- Client-centered focus
- Skill building
- Multicultural approach
About Giuseppe
He draws from a range of methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to the person and then building skills to change unhelpful patterns. Conversations are straightforward and directed toward real-world goals like reducing panic, improving confidence, or handling workplace pressure.
Dr. Sottile has experience supporting people through trauma, grief, addiction concerns, and identity questions, including LGBT issues. He also helps with family-related stresses such as blended family challenges, adoption and foster care matters, and caregiver strain. He brings attention to attachment concerns, abandonment, and communication problems that often underlie repeated conflicts.
His practice includes work on chronic illness, body image, sexual expression and kink-related topics, and aging or geriatric issues. Clients who want a respectful, multicultural perspective will find emphasis on practical coping and steady skill building. He speaks English and Italian and sees people in New York.
People who want to begin can expect a clear process to match goals to methods. Dr. Sottile combines listening with concrete tools so clients leave sessions with small, doable steps toward change.
Approaches that guide online work and skill building
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters, and helps people set their own goals. This approach helps when someone wants a respectful space to sort out identity, values, or relationship questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, stress, and workplace challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication for people coping with anger, mood swings, or attachment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to pick methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and can shift as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Many people value online work for fitting sessions into busy lives, easing travel, and keeping appointments during irregular schedules. Online sessions can make it easier to check in between appointments, practice new skills in everyday settings, or schedule shorter follow-ups when time is limited.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career transitions, addictions, grief, trauma and many relationship and life-change issues.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, combining listening with tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience, including work with high-profile cases and a range of complex life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as NY Psychologist 019523 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.