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Vincent Primiano

Vincent Primiano, LCSW

Therapist · New York · 10+ years of experience

Helping people navigate midlife and life changes

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  • Practical coping tools
  • Direct and collaborative
  • Experience with addiction

About Vincent

Vincent Primiano is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing big life shifts and persistent stress. He focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and the strain that comes with parenting, work, and relationship challenges. Vincent uses clear, direct talk to help people find workable next steps when life feels overwhelming.

He draws on ten years of post-graduate experience in both mental health and addiction settings. That includes work in outpatient clinics, inpatient addiction programs, inpatient psychiatric centers, the prison system, and on an Assertive Community Treatment team. These varied roles shape a practical approach to counseling and a familiarity with complex circumstances.

In sessions he blends acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral strategies, and client-centered listening. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy also inform his work when they fit a person's goals. He aims for down-to-earth tools clients can use between meetings.

Vincent holds an LCSW, which is noted as a licensed clinical social worker. He practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. He encourages people to talk about what they hope to change, and then maps realistic steps toward those goals.

People who choose him can expect direct conversation, practical techniques, and collaboration on next steps. He invites prospective clients to consider whether his background and approach align with what they need right now.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches inform online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small, value-guided steps toward those goals. It can help when people feel stuck during midlife shifts or major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns that increase anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will choose methods and pace that fit the individual's needs so sessions feel purposeful and relevant.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep a regular check-in. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking to know what is offered and how to schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes among other issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is conversational and practical, mixing client-centered listening with skills-based techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has ten years of post-graduate experience in mental health and addiction settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient programs, the prison system, and an ACT team.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working together?

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

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