Rita Gazarik

RITA GAZARIK, LCSW

Experienced Psychotherapist Specializing

With more than 25 years of administrative, teaching, and clinical experience, Rita Gazarik brings both expertise and compassion to her practice at NYC Psychotherapy Cooperative. She completed advanced post-master’s training in family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family and the Family Institute of Westchester. In addition to her clinical work, Rita has taught in graduate schools of social work, contributed to post-master’s programs, and consulted with organizations such as the Hetrick-Martin Institute. She has also authored several articles on social work, family therapy, AIDS, and ethnicity—demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field.

Rita Gazarik

Areas of Focus

Rita specializes in working with couples and families, helping them strengthen communication, navigate transitions, and resolve long-standing patterns of conflict. She leads workshops for newly married couples as well as those in second marriages, offering practical tools for building stronger relationships. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Couples therapy for intimacy and communication challenges

  • Navigating life stages such as empty nest syndrome

  • Supporting parents and adult children, or adult siblings, in resolving conflict

  • Helping couples address difficulties in getting married or adjusting to commitment

Rita’s compassionate and collaborative approach has made her a trusted therapist for individuals, couples, and families seeking deeper connection and healthier relationships.

OUR SERVICES

Compassionate Therapy Tailored To Your Needs

Depression

Depression is a serious condition that affects mood, thoughts, and behavior, but it's treatable. It can bring sadness, anxiety, and loss of interest, harming life, work, relationships, and health, too.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, including Bipolar I and the milder Bipolar II, brings intense mood swings that may disrupt daily life. Supportive psychotherapy and medication can help manage symptoms.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness that can leave you restless and tense. It may cause racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, and disrupted sleep; it can be understood and treated.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD involves intrusive thoughts, feelings, and dreams long after trauma. You may relive events via flashbacks or nightmares, feel fear or anger, detach or dissociate, and feel estranged or unsafe.

Trauma/Difficult History

Trauma arises from exposure to distressing or life-threatening events. Its impact can linger, affecting mental, physical, social, and emotional well-being, and influencing daily functioning in lasting ways.

Self Esteem

Low self-esteem can deeply affect quality of life. Constant self-criticism and negative self-talk often fuel anxiety, sadness, depression, anger, shame, or guilt, making daily life more difficult.

Couples, Marriage Counseling

Couples therapy supports partners in addressing conflict and rebuilding connection. It fosters healthier communication where it has broken down and helps restore openness, trust, and stronger relationship functioning.

Family Therapy

Family therapy helps families improve communication and resolve conflict with a therapist’s guidance. It surfaces long-standing patterns, builds healthier boundaries, and strengthens trust at home.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Real Stories Of Healing, Growth, And Renewed Connection

WHY CHOOSE US

Compassionate Care And Trusted Expertise

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Experienced Team

Our licensed therapists bring decades of combined expertise to guide you with confidence and care.

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Compassionate Support

We create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.

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Personalized Approach

Every session is tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace.

Flexible Options

In-person and telehealth sessions make therapy accessible and convenient for you.

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    We’re licensed psychotherapists, some with 30+ years’ experience, treating a wide range of concerns. We specialize in depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, self-esteem, and childhood-origin issues, plus premarital, couples, and family counseling.

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