Dr. Gabriella Cardona-Morales

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, families/couples, and adults.

I received my doctorate from Adelphi University and have specialized training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused modalities. My work focuses on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, grief/loss, issues related to women's health, including infertility, perinatal disorders, and domestic violence. In my sessions, I aim to improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems, behavioral dysregulation, and overall management of stress related to life's many transitions and challenges.

In my work, I focus on developing a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and collaboration. I consider my approach to be warm and non-judgmental, and at times, humorous/playful, focusing on self-exploration and discovery in order to aid my clients in reaching their goals, improving their lives, and feeling empowered.

I recognize every individual has different needs. Thus, I work flexibly with the goal of creating a safe space for varying personalities, cultures, sexuality, gender, religion, and class/ethnicities. Overall, I believe therapy is a conduit for improving the ways we function on a daily basis, changing our perspectives on our life experiences, and establishing lasting change.